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March/April 2015
SPOTLIGHT on the HOLIDAY PARTY 1
SPOTLIGHT: HOLIDAY PARTY
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On December 12, 2014, our favorite bearded friend, Santa Claus visited from the North Pole, Our Santa was no mere imitation. With a velvet, embroidered suit and genuine beard, he delighted children and adults alike. “WOW, he is a perfect Santa! I feel like a kid again,” was a common refrain heard at the event.
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More than 150 children attended the festivities that included United States Army Garrison-Miami photos with Santa, a gift from Directorate of Family and his helpers, craft activitie and Morale, Welfare and Recreation games. The Fitness Center was 9301 NW 33rd Street filled with the magical Doral, Florida 33172 sound of laughter and Director - 305.437.2720 put everyone in the holiday spirit. Sign up for THE MWR eNews. Send an e-mail to: southcom.miami.sc-cc. mbx.usag-mwr@mail.mil
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Once Santa bid farewell to all and the children’s event concluded, we moved the party to the courtyard where the Chaplain played guitar and led everyone in the singing of Christmas carols.
At dusk, General Kelly did the countdown and lit the tree, officially starting the holiday season. There was a great turnout for this portion of the event surprising many, as this was the first time we ever did this. It showed the comraderie and community spirit at the Command. Following the tree lighting, we moved inside for more holiday cheer. The kids continued games on the basketball courts while adults partied on, and what a party it was! The food was delicious and plentiful with not an empty belly to be found. But this did not stop them from getting on the dance floor. Three wise men entertained everyone as they conducted the door prize drawings. Special thanks to the Family and MWR staff and all the members on the Holiday Committee for putting together this event. In recognition of the start of Chanukah, a menorah lighting ceremony took place on December 17 in the courtyard. As a special treat, traditional potato latkes and pastries were served. Photos by Art McQueen