Monday, December 19, 2016

SGR Celebrates Christmas

When SGR’s board voted to move the traditional annual Christmas party to January in lieu of a service project in December, some members didn’t take the idea well.  The alternative was Party #1 at Phil and Renae Hall’s home on Wednesday, December 14 complete with Phil’s famous French leek soup, ham, broccolini, fully loaded baked potatoes, a variety of desserts and wassail for about 40 Rotarians and their partners.  Outstanding entertainment for this “Dutch treat” evening, was provided by Phil and Renae’s friends Brandon and McKenzie Lee.   “A great time was had by all,” said Phil.

Party #2 was a giftwrapping gathering of Rotarians, their spouses and children, the “near-end” activity after the board voted to “adopt” a dozen children from the Coins for Kids website.  Shopping at Walmart with a dozen $80 gift cards was the first order of business, then the gathering at the newly remodeled Crystal Inn.  There was a holiday repast to keep Santa’s elves happy and well fed, including soup from Olive Garden, chicken wings, veggies, cookies and candies.  Once the wrapping was done,  Pdt. Collin had games and lots of prizes for kids (of all ages), then TWO Santas donned their red suits for the delivery of gifts to two families.  It was a cold night, but a great event. 

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