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What put me in the Christmas spirit today! :o)

13 years ago

My water aerobics group, has turned into a social group, meeting 2nd Monday in each month, for 5 years now, for potluck lunches in someones home.

I am the "chairman" of all the events.

This year, for our Christmas potluck, I took up money donations for a needy employee where we attend water class, which was selected by the director and person in charge of exercises classes.

I've been collecting money for little over a week and a half, and today, I turned over $416 to the director, who came to the luncheon.

He was in awe, as this amt and generosity has never been done before. Usually everyone puts gifts in the box at the front for Toys for Tots, but I felt our group could do more which they did.

Makes the season so much merrier when you have these kinds of persons that give so another family can have a wonderful holiday.

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kayjones
13 years ago
Glender, you are THE BEST - thanks for helping someone in need - wish MORE folks would give to those less fortunate!!!! I love you, Lady Bug!!!
YogaLady1948
13 years ago
You and your pals are so sweet and good;)
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pudgeder
13 years ago
That is awesome!
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
13 years ago
Awesome there are so many in need right here around us it is wonderful when you see these kind of people getting help.

Our GardenClub does something every year. This year, last Thursday at our Christmas event, we collected canned goods for a local food charity, we each brought new toys for the families we picked off the tree at church, plus theclub donated to the wounded veterans. We vote every year on what we will be doing, but we like to try to keep some local.
teresava
13 years ago
That's great you were able to donate to someone in need right in your own neighborhood!
eileen101
13 years ago
I think it's so much more rewarding when you can actually help someone who helps you. Good job!!!
I'm sure the money meant a world to his/her family.
Eileen
patti43
13 years ago
You will all feel the glow for the rest of the season. Last year instead of gifts, I ask the money be donated to a local charity and I felt so darned good knowing people would have a nice hot meal for Christmas, I'm doing it again this year. And now, Harry wants to do the same.

Enjoy the holidays and keep on humming those Christmas carols.
yayagal
13 years ago
You have a beautiful spirit Glenda.

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