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Spreading Christmas cheer for area residents

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Every year we use the proceeds from our Santa Workshop to help the residents of Care 66.  This year, with a special discount from Fallas, and we were able to purchase 45 winter jackets for the residents at care 66.  Last year we donated blankets and $5 Wal-Mart gift cards. The year before we donated hats and gloves.

This year we wanted to do more so we also had a Christmas party for the residents. We played Pictionary, had carolers sing to them and they helped us make snowflakes for our Santa’s Workshop as decorations.

They came out beautifully. Also, our food court tenant, Pizza 9 gave each of the residents a gift certificate for a free 7-inch pizza and a drink. We had a blast and will definitely be doing it again next year..

Because of confidentiality be cannot provide any photos of the residents.

On Dec. 8, we held a special Santa Meet & Greet for adults with Special Needs, we invited Ramah Care & TAOS.  We decorated and gave out goodie bags. With the help of Double U Grill & Orange Julius,  provided snacks and Santa came and sang with them and took photos. It was very touching to see their faces when Santa Arrived.

Story and photos courtesy of Ida Mangum

Rio West Mall Leasing & Marketing