Holiday Gathering...

I already bought my whilte elephant gift..I did my shopping early First time in years so I will need to bring that unfortunately It cant go on a tree...Sorry See ya then

No Problem, Moira! We will make it work out... I ended up buying a cute gift today too... not an ornament! See you on Thursday!

I'm sure we can ask to be seated at a row of tables, and not worry about booths, for this many I doubt they would even try for a booth. Main thing is to see how many will actually RSVP, and let's keep this to the people on the board and their spouses. If people do not want to participate in the gift exchange we can keep it to those that want to. You bring a gift, you get one, otherwise you won't. We did it this way at company Christmas parties and it worked out great. We're only talking about a $10-$15 dollar gift of an Ornament, how easy is that! A suggestion for where to buy one, a Home Goods store carries beautiful ones, all prices and I bet not crowded either. I went to one off Alma School and the 202, in Chandler. Nice selection still. I printed my directions so I know how to get there now! I hardly ever go into Phoenix and I think I've only been to the Biltmore area once. I remembered it was nice! Being there at 5 pm will work out well for those of us who find new places while it's light a little easier! So we're still in, Carole and Steve

Hi there Nicole, Man there are a lot of posts on this. So I am coming and so is my huband, Norman. I already bought my gifts and they're not ornaments, I'll bring them anyway. Thanks for organizing this!! Talk with you this week. Katie

I am going to have to cancel on the holiday gathering. My grandchildren are having a Christmas program and I will be watching them sing "All I want for Christmas" at that time! Perhaps we could do another get together in January to celebrate making it through the holidays? Happy Holidays! Ln