This event will be hosted by Te Awaroa Residents & Ratepayers Association Inc. tarrassoc@gmail.com
In response to suggestions from our community, this year the Christmas Day lunch will be open to any who would like to share a festive meal in the company of a wide range of community members. A gold coin donation has been the norm for those attending in the past. That will continue, but those who can contribute more generously, please do. Funding comes from within our community, including Helensville Lions and South Kaipara Rotary, and relies on the generosity of many individuals and businesses.
Donations of food will be appreciated, either food to be cooked, or prepared food brought along on the day. Prepared gluten free, vegetarian, vegan or other special diet dishes will be especially valued. Please register proposed contributions of food at CAB, 27 Commercial Rd, phone 420 7162.
If you wish to attend and enjoy the party, please RSVP at Library/Council Service Centre, CAB, Helensville Women & Family Centre, South Kaipara Men & Family, Nga Maunga Whakahii/Heartlands (16 Commercial Rd) St Johns Op Shop, Te Ha Oranga, WINZ or Budget Advisory Service.
Volunteers are essential for the success of the day. Setting up on Christmas Eve (day or evening), tasks like preparing and serving food, washing dishes and cleaning up on the day all rely on volunteers, who are most welcome to join in and enjoy the meal.
We would like to have a gift for each child attending this year. Please donate a gift with a label stating boy or girl and age group. Suggest $10 to $15 value. Gifts may be left at Library or Council Service Centre. From 3rd December, Christmas Parade day, there will be a Christmas tree in the Library entrance, with an empty box that gifts may be left in as well. Volunteers please register at CAB.
All enquiries, offers, to Holly Southernwood 021 488 427 hollyinvest@xtra.co.nz
