Picking up items to complete our quarterly newsletter, I listened with a smile on my face to the first official “Christmas Carol” being played over the speakers. We had just finished Halloween and are getting ready for Thanksgiving, and yet the Carol of the Bells was wafting through the air.

We had already gotten into the holiday spirit when our $8,000 check from the T & T Family Foundation came for our annual Christmas parties. Mrs. Lale Estes has been a major factor in this wonderful foundation bringing the joy of Christmas to every Club member. Since 2004 they have donated $65,000 towards giving the kids a tremendous Christmas party, complete with a bag of goodies for the holidays. Every child is guaranteed a wonderful present, courtesy of the T & T Family Foundation and Mrs. Lale!

The format has expanded to our Christmas parties covering multiple days including Christmas in the Country, Teen Night Skating Party, and then the final day of school party before the Christmas break. We have been giving the kids a new drawstring backpack every year and through the generosity of the donation, we are able to make sure they are high quality, durable, and cosmetically pleasing to the eye so the kids wear and use them with pride. Every bag comes with all sorts of goodies; treats, toys, games, and practical items too. It is always fun to be able to shop and plan wonderful activities for the kids at the Clubs!

Keep coming back as we will constantly bring you updates with the holiday magic at the Clubs!