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Welcome to Club Carib of Oshawa Inc's website! Club Carib of Oshawa Inc. was founded in January 1966. Its main purpose was to provide a social medium through which Oshawa's Caribbean population could meet and share common interest and develop a harmonious relationship. Last year we will celebrated our 55th year! Come to Club Carib and experience what we offer, like our amazing steel band and dancers or delicious food! Our space is also great for renting for any occasion. Explore our website to find any information you need and learn about our Club. Check out the new updates below!

Fiesta Week 2023

Fiesta Week 2023 was a great success!

Club Carib started this year off with a bang, as our very own Miss Club Carib 2023, Kiente Litchmore, became Miss Fiesta 2023 at the Queen's Court Ball! Congratulations to Kiente and special congrats to our Mini Miss Club Carib 2023, Mia, and all the other queens who represented their pavilions at the ball with beauty and grace.

We then kicked off the week with the Concert and Street Festival at Memorial Park, performing a few of our dances and serving food in the park on Father's Day.

Throughout the week, Club Carib was open for Lunch Tuesday to Friday afternoons, and hosted Dinner & Shows every evening Tuesday to Saturday night. We had a full house! Thank you to all who came out to support Club Carib and get a taste of Oshawa's diverse cultures. We can't wait to see you all next year!

A round of applause to ALL our volunteers who dedicated their time this Fiesta. Our success wouldn't be possible without your contribution!

Check out our highlights of the festivities throughout our website!

Our First 50 Years

In February, Club Carib had the opportunity to present out history at the Oshawa Public Library's Local History Speaker Series. At this event, we presented our Club's first 50 years and displayed our first steelpan made by Carlyle Julal which now resides in the Oshawa Museum.

See the event details here: https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/events/636aa8dcaf46f12800641a5c

Membership 2023-2024

Club Carib Members and Supporters,

Membership fees for 2023-2024 are due by March 1, 2023.

Family $60.00
Individual $35.00

Contact us for e-transfer information or you can also pay in person at the Caribbean Cultural Centre between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm on Friday, February 24, 2023 or Monday, February 27, 2023.

Thank you for your support.

Club Carib of Oshawa Inc.

ALL ABOARD!! Club Carib is going cruising!

It’s not too late to book your spot on our March Break 2024 cruise!

You’re invited to join us March 10th-17th, 2024 for 7 nights in the Eastern Caribbean aboard the Norwegian Encore!

Reserve your spot with the first deposit of $170/person until March 31st, 2023. Total pricing will be based on the current price at the time of booking. Contact Cheryl Holder (289) 685-2508, Natalie Ashby (905) 449-6835, or email us for details.

Steelpan and Dance Classes Have Returned!

Club Members and Supporters,

Steelpan Lessons: Orientation and in-person registration for 2022-2023 will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Caribbean Cultural Centre at 600 Wentworth Street East, Oshawa, ON. Please forward this message to anyone who may be interested in steelpan lessons to attend.

Prices are $100 for five sessions per month for Club Carib members and $125 for five sessions for non-members.

For online registration, please complete this form:  https://forms.gle/u17u8YJHLbxgA9cC9

Afro-Caribbean Dance Classes: Orientation and in-person registration for 2022-2023 will take place on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Caribbean Cultural Centre at 600 Wentworth Street East, Oshawa, ON. Please invite any children or youth who may be interested in Afro-Caribbean dance to attend.

Prices are $50 per month for Club Carib members and $15 per class for non-members.

For online registration, please complete this form:  https://forms.gle/u17u8YJHLbxgA9cC9

Annual ALL-INCLUSIVE Backyard Party

This August 14th, 2022, join us at Club Carib for the return of our Annual ALL-INCLUSIVE Backyard Party! Check out our Upcoming Events page for details.

Fiesta Week 2022 is a Wrap!

Oshawa Fiesta Week returned this year for the first time since the pandemic. Many came out to celebrate our Caribbean culture this past June19-25 at the Fiesta Parade and gathering at Memorial Park, followed by a week of great food, performances, and music at our club! We would like to thank everyone who came out to support the pavilions this year. Can't wait to see you all at Fiesta next year!

2022 Updates

After a tough and trying two years, Club of Oshawa Inc. would like to announce that we have reopened for business! While continuing to adhere to provincial guidelines, ongoing renovations have set up the hall for rental bookings, Fiesta Week is slated to return this June, and other Club Carib events are planned to occur! Check out our upcoming events page and follow our Facebook pages (page 1 and page 2) and Instagram for tp stay tuned for updates. We are excited to welcome our members and the community back into our club. Stay safe everyone and come lime with us!

Steelpan Beginner Classes

Is it time for you to step outside your box and try something new? Want to dust off those pan sticks hiding in the basement? Well have we got news for you!!
Club Carib of Oshawa Inc. will be offering beginner level steelpan classes for ALL AGES on Friday evenings starting April 8th, 2022! Check out our Oshawa Sounds of Steel page for more details.

To Our Members: A Call for Volunteers

We are looking forward to being able to celebrate Fiesta once again this year. It will look a bit different than years past and we are still working out what that will involve. We are hoping to be able to rely on you, our membership, to assist with this. Please consider if you are able to volunteer your time. At this time, we don't have specific duties but we are looking for some help before and during the event. The Fiesta Parade will be held on Sunday, June 19 and we are planning to sell food in the park this year. Please let us know if we can count on you. You can indicate your interest and your preferred method of contact by sending an email to clubcariboshawainc@gmail.com.

Thank you,
The Executive Committee of Club Carib of Oshawa Inc.

Fiesta Week 2019

See pictures from our last Fiesta Parade to the right. Thanks to all who came out to support!

We hope to see you all this year!

Queen's Court Ball

On Saturday, June 1st, our Miss Club Carib 2019, Arnelle Douglas, competed with the other queens for the title of Miss Fiesta 2019. Thank you Miss and Mini Miss Club Carib 2019, Jahnaye Barham-White, for representing us well this evening! Congratulations to this year's Miss Fiesta 2019 and thank you to all who came out to support!

March Break Cruise 2019

Here are some highlights from our March Break Cruise on the Freedom of the Seas! Traveller's enjoyed a week long cruise visiting San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Maarten. We turned the island's up in true Club Carib fashion, even making new friends along the way! This trip will serve as a great memory for all! Thank you to all who came on this experience, and stay tuned for our next trip!

Our 2023-2025 Executive Committee

Congratulations to the 2023-2025 Executive Committee elected at the Annual General Meeting on Sunday, March 22nd, 2023:

President: Lydia Francis
Vice President: Norma Chapman-Holder
Treasurer: Sandra Thomas
Secretary: Darlene Griffith-Blake
Directors: Natalie Ashby
Leroy Clarke
Angela Devonish
Immediate Past President: Trevor Sealy

Committees
Do you have great ideas or special skills? Are you looking for ways to contribute to the community? We are looking for volunteers to sit on the following committees:

Communications/PR
Fundraising
Fiesta
Education and Culture
Membership & Benevolent
Property & Maintenance
Social & Sport

If you are interested, please speak to any of the Executive Committee members or email clubcariboshawainc@gmail.com

Gospel Praise on Steel 2018

Thank you to everyone who braved the icy roads and came out to support the Oshawa Sounds of Steel at the Gospel Praise on Steel show. Thank you to Pappy, Natalie and all the pan players for representing our Club!

Handmade Gift from Tampa, Florida

History Photo Gallery

Browse through the slideshow and see Club Carib's many awards and trophies, events, dancers, steel band, Fiesta Week and more! Stay tuned for new pictures! This gallery's theme is our Queens!