December Director’s Message

Merry December!

We’re so excited to celebrate this most magical time of year with you! As you look at the calendar of events, there are many opportunities to join in on the festivities that Christmas brings. We’ve just wrapped up a wonderful month of Thanksgiving and many different fundraisers. We had another exceptional Holiday Bazaar. We think this year was historically the best attended that we’ve personally experienced with over 600 visitors. The Center profited just over $1,200 to help sustain its many programs thanks to the folks who dropped by the bazaar. Like all other events, there are so many hours of volunteerism that go into each function, and we are grateful for all who pitched in to make this one a smashing success! The Winter months bring another project to the Center of providing emergency meals for each and every Meals on Wheels recipient. We successfully sent out an extra seven meals to 65 recipients this year. This reassures us that in the case of inclement weather, power outages, or any other shut down of the Center, our valued recipients won’t go hungry. This project is made possible this year thanks to dona-tions from The Oregon Food Bank, Jeff Rose, and BiMart! In addition to the donors, we’d like to extend a very special thank you to our Meals on Wheels drivers who delivered ALL of that EXTRA food! We are blessed beyond measure by the generosity that continues to pour into these needs.

It is my heart’s desire that the Center brings you cheer this Holiday season in the very way you’re needing it!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas,

Cecily Rose
Director