Coco note 2013

NEW CUSTOM MURAL BRINGS A FRESH LOOK TO THE RESORT LOBBY Local Jamaican artist Junior Williams put his talent to work, completing the large lobby painting in May. We are so proud of it, and hope you will come admire it in person soon. Much respect, Junior!

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESORT IMPROVEMENTS FOR INCREASED GUEST COMFORT

New windows in the guest rooms will increase your comfort while improving the resort’s energy-eficiency.

RESORT EMPLOYEE LOSES HOME TO FIRE

Steve Dias, beach/pool attendant and lifeguard, lost the family home and all possessions to a
tragic fire on May 4, 2013. A rebuilding fund has been set up through the home office in
Minnesota, with a match of up to $5,000 from CocoLaPalm. If you would like to make a donation,
you can mail checks/personal money orders made out to CocoLaPalm to:

CocoLaPalm, 7225 Hemlock Lane North, Maple Grove, MN 55369
*For Credit/Debit Card donations, please call 1-800-303-0888*

THANK YOU FOR DONATING!

SAVE THE DATE!

Halloween 2013

The 6th Annual Halloween Party will be held October
24-26, with the grand costume party and buffet on
Saturday, October 26th. This is a great family-friendly
event & costumes are encouraged! Reserve your
rooms as soon as possible by visiting your tour
operator or by going here to our website.

 

 

COMING SOON!

New live-streaming cameras are in the resort’s near future. You’ll be able to see live video in real-time of your favorite spots at CLP, and wave to all your friends back home whenever you visit. We know it’s going to be pretty awesome. Why not be among the first to go ‘live’ with us?

COOL OFF COCO-STYLE!

COCO REFRESH

2 oz. Orange Juice
1/2 oz. Peach Schnapps
1/2 oz. Appleton Special
1/4 c. Pineapple Juice
1/4 oz. Lime Juice
Shake and serve over crushed ice with a wedge of lime
on glass. For your Coco refresh see Michelle at the Beach
Grill during your Coco stay!

Jamaican Talk

Wha’appen?
(What’s up?) – greeting used among friends.
Seen (Yes, I understand/It’s OK) – response used in the affirmative or to reassert
understanding.
Nuff (Plenty) – used to represent volumes…of just about anything; also to describe an
overbearing personality, e.g. “Memba fi buy nuff tings” at the craft market (Remember to
buy lots of things); “How da gyal so nuff?” (Why is that girl so overbearing?)
Walk Good (Good bye, take care, safe travels) – departing salutation, issued with good
wishes.

COMING EVENTS

Emancipation Day– August 1
Independence Day–August 6
CocoLaPalm Halloween Party–October 26