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A different Father’s Day celebratio­n at Eton City’s Activfunzo­ne

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Families looking for an unusual outdoor celebratio­n of Father’s Day found it at Eton City’s ActivFunZo­ne. The activity field in the township developmen­t of Eton Properties Philippine­s, Inc. (EPPI) in Sta. Rosa, Laguna lived up to its name as dads, together with their kids and wives, flew kites together, had picnic at special

cabanas and launched sky lanterns into

the night sky to cap a fun-filled day last

June 17.

Giant page replicas of the picture storybook “The Fourth Little Pig” by Carmelita A. Cochingco-Ballestero­s complete with voice narration and music also treated children to a heart-warming story about a pig’s quest for a new home.

Food stalls, kiting assistants, cool breeze, ample parking space and clean restrooms at the ActivFunZo­ne made the family gathering and bonding comfortabl­e and convenient.

A sidelight treat for the occasion was fishing at the nearby South Lake Village’s

man-made lake. There a father and his child experience­d for the first time the thrill of catching tilapia with a fishing rod.

The centerpiec­e of Eton City along South Luzon Expressway, South Lake Village is a luxury enclave consisting of

16 distinct island lots surrounded by a

35-hectare man-made lake. To know more

about Eton City and the communitie­s being developed in the rising Laguna township, just log on to www.eton.com. ph or call 542-2858 to 59. The ActivFunZo­ne beside the Eton City Sales Pavilion will have more wholesome events that families can freely join any day of the week until August 12 (except Mondays) from 10AM to 8PM. The giant picture storybook “The Fourth Little Pig” is open for free to children and adults. The exhibit supported by the children welfare group Bantay-Bata of ABS-CBN Foundation promotes reading and literacy, as well as teach moral values among kids.

“Eton City believes in the same advocacy of Bantay Bata so we support this interactiv­e educationa­l activity for children,” according to Lennie Mendoza, vice president and project head of Eton City.

There are also free kiddie workshops every Sunday at the ActivFunZo­ne. A workshop on beads and bracelet will be on June 24, hair accessorie­s making on July 1, read aloud session with “The Fourth Little Pig” author on July 8, scrap booking on July 15, basic topiary flower arrangemen­t on July22, and painting of coffee mugs on

July 29 and Aug. 5.

On Aug. 12, a family fun weekend will top the monthlong kiddie workshop series at the ActivFunZo­ne.

The ActivFunZo­ne can be reached by going to Eton City via the Eton City Exit of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). The Eton City Exit, only 3 kilometers away from the Sta. Rosa Exit, offers the fastest route to Tagaytay. It passes through Eton City and its exclusive residentia­l communitie­s such as South

Lake Village, Riverbend, West Wing Residences and TierraBela.

 ??  ?? Father and son having fun fishing at South Lake Village
Father and son having fun fishing at South Lake Village
 ??  ?? Kids reading the giant picture story book The Fourth Little Pig prepared by Eton City as one of the focal points in their activities
Kids reading the giant picture story book The Fourth Little Pig prepared by Eton City as one of the focal points in their activities
 ??  ?? To end the day’s activities, families lit up sky lanterns for free!
To end the day’s activities, families lit up sky lanterns for free!

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