The scissors and paper started a flyin’ and soon we were done without even tryin. Hugo and Ralph loaded their sleighs with gifts and took them to the center. All of us there, were waiting for that someone special to enter. The patients finished eating none too soon, next they were transported to a colorfully decorated room. And with a Ho Ho Ho and a jingle of some bells, Santa was there. With each of the patients now cheerful as they each sat in their wheel chair. A group of Kiwanians gathered to help past out gifts and sing a song. But this wasn’t enough because it didn’t take that long. So on went Santa to visit each room, leaving Beverly saying a poem and the piano that was playing a Christmas tune. George, Dorothy, Selma wake up Santa knew you couldn’t leave your bed; I brought you the sweatsuit that you asked for in red. Christmas had come to the convalescent home, and our work was done. We had helped others enjoy Christmas while we had some fun.

The Mountain View Kiwanian were able to supply 92 gifts with two weeks notice this year for Julia Healthcare Center. Thanks to all that donate gifts and money to fund the project. Thanks to Rose, Beverly and Hugo for getting gifts and arranging for discounts from Mervyns and Wal-Mart. Thanks to Mark for following up phone calls to keep the project on schedule. Thanks to Jeanna for arranging the wrapping party and all that showed up to wrap. Thanks to Hugo and Ralph for transporting gifts. Not forgetting all those who showed up that evening at the center. And finally thanks to Marshall for bring such life to the project as Santa.