Dear Editor,
Christmas is fast approaching. It is a special time of the year for giving and being thankful for what we have. For the past several years East Richmond Community Association ERCA/Cambie Community Centre has invited children and their parents in its neighbourhood for Breakfast with Santa.
It occurs usually in the first half of December. This year again, Breakfast with Santa was held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at East Richmond Community Hall. Close to 70 children and their parents took advantage of this special occasion. The community centre staff, board members and volunteers created a wonderful atmosphere to celebrate this Christmas tradition.
The presence of a large number of youth, including students from Cambie Secondary and a couple of other Richmond schools made this event even more enjoyable for the children and their parents. These young, enthusiastic students engaged the children in a variety of fun activities such as five different holiday crafts for all age groups. The children were thrilled to see Santa and Mrs. Claus walk in with bags full of goodies.
All in all, it was a wonderful occasion, not only for the children but also for the adults. ERCA/ Cambie staff, board and volunteers are very pleased to put a smile on the faces of the children in our neighbourhood. I would like to thank them all for continuing this wonderful tradition. On behalf of the board and staff, I would like to wish happy holidays, merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year to your staff and your readers.
Balwant Sanghera
President
East Richmond Community Association
B.C.
