Madge Shirley (left) and Shirley-Ann Kelly enjoy the evening out. - Photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

Let's define the good life. For some it's all about money and possessions. But for others it's more about having health, strength and daily bread and sharing them with those close to them. The latter scenario is what Marcia and Richard Forbes decided to do last Sunday as they hosted a New Year's dinner and singalong at their Waterworks, St Andrew, pad.

The couple and their son Delano opened their doors to a select few, as they all gave thanks for making it into 2009. The fare was deliciously filling; the servers working overtime. At times it was self-serve at the bar but that was fine, because that was the kind of laid-back affair it was. Wasn't much of a singalong to the tunes of Floyd Folkes but there was more than a

Prime Minister Bruce Golding (second left) engages Daryl Vaz (left), Ann-Marie Vaz and Glen Christian in conversation.

Richard Forbes (left) shoots the breeze with old friend Glen Christian.

Dr Douglas McDonald drops legs with Lorna Golding at the party.

helping of dance moves to his repertoire. No 'bruk out' stuff like New Year's Eve, but still a tribute to the fine music they were hearing.

Somewhere in the distance around 9:15 p.m., someone set off fireworks which seemed appropriate, considering that when you're kicking back with family and friends, it is always cause for celebration.

Guests out included: Prime Minister Bruce Golding and his wife Lorna; National Security Minister Colonel Trevor MacMillan and wife Dr Olivia McDonald; her brother Dr Douglas McDonald; C. Lloyd Allen; Glen Christian; Daryl and Ann-Marie Vaz; Madge Shirley, her daughters Tania and Tanice and her son-in-law Abner Gonsalves, Marva Bernard; Karl Scully; Yvonne Foster; Liz Levy and Billy Heaven.