Gulf Hills Garden Club Christmas Tree Lighting in the Memorial Garden

On December 5, 2015, the Gulf Hills Garden Club held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the Memorial Garden.

The weather was perfect, the treats were great and the attendees totaled more than 100.  

Santa paid his first visit to the Memorial Garden with over 30 children climbing onto his lap for a photo opportunity and to whisper their Christmas desires to our Club Santa.  The group heard carols from the Scared Heart Elementary School choir and then the lights on our newly planted Louisiana Sapphire Christmas tree were turned on.

The featured magnificent Reindeer was loaned to the Club by Pat DeHaan.  And we thank her very much.  Many, many Gulf Hills Garden Club members worked many hours on the lights.  Thank you to Mary Ann, Marge, Jeanette,and Danny, also to
Sam, and Pat, who are not members, that put in many hours of labor as well.

Molly and her elves provided the Holiday table decorations and many of the treats.  Thank you to Fay, Beth, Marge, Mary Ann for also providing wonderful treats. Non- member elves were Lou and Ken who helped with the setting up and clean up.

 It was nice to see so many of our neighbors joining in the merriment of the evening.  The lights received an overwhelming round of “oohs and ahs” of approval from the group. 

The Gulf Hills Garden Club wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and much happiness in the New Year.

CHRISTMAS IS ARRIVING IN THE HILLS

The Gulf Hills Garden Club is kicking off the Season with the Annual Tree Lighting in the Memorial Garden, Shore Drive, on Dec. 5, 5:00 pm.  This year there will be a photo opportunity for children with handmade and painted penguins from the North Pole, delicious Holiday Treats, caroling and beverages.  A special Thank you to Pat for all her design capabilities, wood working skills, unique painting talents and the love of glitter!
  
Molly will cast her spell to create a magical evening for all of us.   Jeanette has been gathering the decorations for the trees and turning the garden into a vision of sugar plums.  Thank you ladies and all of Santa' Garden Helpers who have worked so hard in preparing this gala event.

Also, you won’t want to miss the arrival of YOU KNOW WHO…..  plus other “knock your socks off” garden decorations that will amaze!!!

You are encouraged to bring a folding chair and plan to enjoy the evening with neighbors, old and new friends.