By Paul Showalter

Oh, the weather outside was frightful, but the party inside the community center, held on December 10, was so delightful! Decorations were placed by the chimney with care. Children participated in activities at every table—paint and projects were everywhere. Hot chocolate flowed, mini marshmallows were dunked, and candy canes consumed. Cookies and jelly donuts were eaten by the handful. 

The elves expertly managed the lines of children waiting to visit Santa, who made an early December visit to Lyon Park. And kudos to Darcy Rosenbaum, our holiday party chair, created a magical and enchanting scene in the center—nobody decorates a party like Darcy! Natalie Roy and Kim Franklin added their expertise to ensure the event ran smoothly. Many thanks to the parents and kids who came out to enjoy the party. This is another of our treasured community annual events, which marked a terrific start to the holiday season and once more filled our Community House with the smiles and laughter of happy families.