The Women of Wedgefield and Wedgefield Boat Club said, "we'll get our tree up", and that they did.
A tree is just a tree without lights, food and drink, and a parade, many lamented. When what to their wondering ears and minds occurred, but a ring a ding, ding, of the WPA phone. Resident, Amy Brandon was calling to volunteer! She'd round up a crew to organize a parade, a Santa, and all that is required for "good cheer"! She'd bring member young families, more than ever before, and residents experienced in providing holiday cheer.
Cookies were baked, beverages assembled, and golf carts lined up, with jolly old Nick (John Walton) ready to appear. Holiday music would ring through air by golf cart and at the circle, provided by helper extraordinaire, Mike Davis. Board members, McMillan, Jacky Walton, and Cline, would help assemble a crew to hang lights, garlands, and bows. Arrangements were made to bring gifts for children, to be dispersed through the Salvation Army. Not an item was missed on her list!
Carts lining up at the landing - 17 carts!
Amy serving refreshments
Toys for the Salvation Army
Santa (John Walton)
Children gather with Santa - even triplets!
In all seriousness, our residents and Board, owe Amy a HUGE THANK YOU! I rode in a golf cart and attended what could have been a non event. Her willingness to step forward and coordinate, provided a beautiful Holiday Tree Lighting Event. There were more young participant families than I had ever seen. Wedgefield residents were brought together to welcome this beautiful holiday season. THANK YOU AMY.
NOTE: PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS IS WRITTEN FROM MY OBSERVATIONS. I HAVE NOT ASKED, NOR HAS AMY BRANDON REVIEWED THIS ARTICLE.
