MLHS Christmas Gathering 2009
The Christmas Gathering was a whole week ago, but the glow survives. 49 of our membership attended the Christmas party at the St. Boniface Museum which was very capably organized by Janet La France and her team – Claire, Erin, Jane, Genevieve, Zaley, Judy and Chef Borger. A warm glow awaited us in the chapel with tables decorated using natural items found in the fields and in the forests. While the children were entertained on the second floor, a sumptuous dinner was laid out – each family bringing their special offering. A game with clues commenced during dinner. I never did learn who first found out who was “The Spirit of Christmas”. Following dinner, the rest of the activities were in the second floor kitchen/classroom. Children’s names were drawn for gifts – and I noticed many little toys being held close. Wonderful sweets were laid out on the counter and the adult’s gift exchange was laid out on a bench. Then the dancing! Hey! Everyone is getting pretty good at McLeod’s Reel and the Maple Leaf Stomp. And it was okay to STOMP since the papier mache Virgin Mary, in the chapel, was not in any danger from heavy feet. We did have to dance around the large roof support beam – or was it a maypole?
Finally, our raffle draw was held, and all prizes have now been distributed. Winners were as follows:
- 3 lbs. pickerel – Louis G.
- Courting Candle – Carol D.
- Painted Rawhide container – Richard S.
- Framed etching – Ed D.
- Small quilt – Jennifer G.
- Charles J. Bridges books – Gina B.
- 3 yards melton cloth – Debbie Y.
- Country Wives patterns – Sharon G.
Thanks to the committee for its hard work. We appreciate the effort you put into this grand gathering. Thanks to all the members who could come out and just have a pleasant Christmas party.
Ever in the Past
Judy McPherson
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