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Students from Westhaven School performed Christmas carols at the Seniors/Community Appreciation Christmas Party on December 11. Kids were given an
opportunity to socialize and connect with senior members of the community over a Christmas dinner. photo Brianne Benson
Recycling Depot Christmas party fosters personal connection for all ages
by Brianne Benson their photo taken with Santa Claus. bulk sugar were used for the dinner so that there
For Depot Manager Anne Auriat, this event is was no single-use plastics used at the event.
The Christmas spirit was alive and well during about fostering personal and community The Recycling Depot was able to welcome over
the Seniors/Community Appreciation Christmas connections. “We are in an age of television and 150 people to this event.
Party at the Edson Recycling Depot on video games, and I think we underestimate the “We could not do what we do without
December 11. power of personal contact and communication in volunteers, so we want to thank everyone who
From 10am to 1pm, staff and volunteers our society today,” she said. helped us,” said Auriat.
brought community members of all ages together Another incredible feature of this event was Auriat mentioned that the Edson Recycling
to connect over a Christmas dinner and enjoy that it was waste-free. All of the decorations, and Depot hosts regular Seniors' Days on the first
Christmas carols from the Westhaven School even the trees themselves, came from the Take It Wednesday of each month, which are free to
choir. Attendees also had the opportunity to have or Leave It. Real plates, cups, cutlery, and even attend and open to the community.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Wishing you peace,
love and joy
this holiday season.
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Students from Westhaven School performed Christmas carols at the Seniors/Community Appreciation Christmas Party on December 11. Kids were given an
opportunity to socialize and connect with senior members of the community over a Christmas dinner. photo Brianne Benson
Recycling Depot Christmas party fosters personal connection for all ages
by Brianne Benson their photo taken with Santa Claus. bulk sugar were used for the dinner so that there
For Depot Manager Anne Auriat, this event is was no single-use plastics used at the event.
The Christmas spirit was alive and well during about fostering personal and community The Recycling Depot was able to welcome over
the Seniors/Community Appreciation Christmas connections. “We are in an age of television and 150 people to this event.
Party at the Edson Recycling Depot on video games, and I think we underestimate the “We could not do what we do without
December 11. power of personal contact and communication in volunteers, so we want to thank everyone who
From 10am to 1pm, staff and volunteers our society today,” she said. helped us,” said Auriat.
brought community members of all ages together Another incredible feature of this event was Auriat mentioned that the Edson Recycling
to connect over a Christmas dinner and enjoy that it was waste-free. All of the decorations, and Depot hosts regular Seniors' Days on the first
Christmas carols from the Westhaven School even the trees themselves, came from the Take It Wednesday of each month, which are free to
choir. Attendees also had the opportunity to have or Leave It. Real plates, cups, cutlery, and even attend and open to the community.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Wishing you peace,
love and joy
this holiday season.
