Every year I do a Senior Santa program. My friends and I raise funds to get as many seniors in our area as possible a gift. I put on a Holiday Senior party and for those who can’t make it I hand deliver their gifts. Generally we dress up as the Grinch, Santa, and a Holiday Moose and spread some holiday cheer. This year Santa was on sick leave.

After shopping for all the gifts we then meet and sort everything out and stuff the gift bags.

Then we take them to the local clubhouse and give them out to the seniors during the holiday party. We also provide a variety of munchies.

We hand deliver the gift bags to those who can’t make it to the party.

Our seniors seem to enjoy it and reminds them they are still wanted.

It is a lot of work collecting names and addresses and raising money but we make it happen and for about 5 years now. Hopefully we can continue for many more years.

Thank you to our volunteers: Adda Lamon, Hailey Van Dinter and her children Georgiana and Finley, Cheyenne and son Josia, Gwinn Lions Club (Dale Vincent and Fred)

Coordinator: Ryan Lipinski

Financial and gift Donors: Gwinn Area Community Fund Grant, Gwinn Lions Club, Sawyer Community Enrichment, Gwinn Girl Scouts.

Thank you everyone who participated this year!