For several years now, the Kelvin Grove Village has celebrated Christmas in June or July, making it a cherished annual winter event.
This year, the event took place on Sunday, June 23, at the village hall.
Residents came together to set up the hall with festive table settings, decorations and a Christmas tree.
Guests contributed to a delicious Christmas feast for afternoon tea, adding to the communal spirit.
The afternoon began with local soloist John Smith singing Christmas songs, before transitioning into country music and rock ‘n’ roll.
The popular figure in red, Santa’s helper, made a surprise visit, delighting guests with Santa treats.
Special thanks to Santa for sending one of his helpers from the North Pole for a mid-winter visit to the village.
Four village residents tried their hand at wrapping up a large box for a Christmas gift game and John Smith sang some music for the Reindeer Hokey Pokey and the musical dress-ups bag game.
Resident Margaret Rea and her five guests shared the limelight with their Christmas head-pieces and moves to the Hokey Pokey song.
Kelvin Grove Village expressed its gratitude to all participants, noting how much fun everyone seemed to be having.
Thanks to the village fundraising earlier this year, their funds were able to buy some of the party food and drinks.
But special thanks was extended to the residents and guests who brought along some scrumptious afternoon tea to share and the willingness to have fun playing some crazy games. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours on a cold afternoon.
Raffle and lucky door prizes were drawn at the end of the afternoon and thanks were extended to John Smith for his delightful entertainment, and to all who supported the village winter occasion.
The delightful afternoon showed that gathering for a sing-a-long, fun, laughter and great food was a wonderful way to enjoy a winter’s Sunday.
