Dyan Graybeal shared the following story and photos from the Boise Noon Optimist Club annual Christmas party:
Boise Noon just had their annual family Christmas dinner/auction that includes a visit from Santa!!! We do a combined live dessert auction which is lively and lots of fun and a silent auction. We make it a full family event, with not only Santa – but crafts and cookie decorating for the kids. Santa is the hugest hit of the night – not only do all of the kids sit on his lap, but many of the “grownups” enjoy a photo with Santa!
Our funds go to the teens at the Hays Shelter Home which is part of the Idaho Youth Ranch. This is a place for teens in transition of some sort to stay while their family lives are being sorted out.
We usually get 9 – 12 kids, but have 15 this year. We are furnished with Christmas wish list for each that we shop for. Most are asking for basics like coats, shoes, warm clothes and we are excited to fill each item on the wish list.
What fun we have doing it!
Pictures top to bottom:
Some Boise Noon Optimist Football Sponsors
Santa's rousing entrance
Not just for kids anymore
A room full of Optimist Christmas cheer
Thanks to Dyan for starting off the 24 days of Christmas on the PNW District Optimist Clubs blog.
Please click here to share your Optimist Club Christmas story now.
Pictures top to bottom:
Some Boise Noon Optimist Football Sponsors
Santa's rousing entrance
Not just for kids anymore
A room full of Optimist Christmas cheer
Thanks to Dyan for starting off the 24 days of Christmas on the PNW District Optimist Clubs blog.
Please click here to share your Optimist Club Christmas story now.
