TPDConnect December 2018 | Page 2

We are at the end of another year and thankful that we have made it to this jolly season. The temptations are many; temptations to overspend, to over eat, to overindulge generally. But get “over” it as the New Year will bring “bruk” pocket, increased inches on the waistlines and fatigue from too much partying. I’m not an Ebenezer Scrooge, I want us all to enjoy the mild weather the festivities and more but must caution us to do so in moderation. I’m also cognizant that while it is dubbed the happiest time of the year, research has shown that it is the loneliest time of the year and indeed the saddest time for some people. Against this background I urge us to show good will, share with those less fortunate and leave a little of the incentive and retroactive for 2019. That said I invite you to dive right into our Christmas edition of TPDConnect. There is a lot to share from the last two months of the year. Lyssons Beach ribbon cutting, graduation for our friends from Treasure Beach who completed the Private Security Regulations Authority training which has brought at least two properties into compliance, our Joint Christmas candle light ceremony where TPDCo talent was on display and the excitement of Craft which hosted all of three extravaganzas for the season. As part of our corporate social responsibility staff in Kingston took time to visit the Golden Age Home and present a wheel chair and goodies to our old folks there. Our regular features are also tucked within these pages “Out and About” our COE and Delectable Diary, we meet Dahlia Dyer, revel in the festivities of the season and there’s much more. We couldn’t have done all six editions for 2018 without your cooperation, contributions and feedback, so we thank you wholeheartedly. We hope TPDConnect will continue to be a place where you go to for information on our achievements and news on the agency. Personal thanks to my team who worked assiduously this year to ensure interesting and on time publications. Merry Christmas to you and yours and may the Christ of Christmas remain in your hearts and the new year be filled with blessings. One love, Marline