St. Charles Council on Aging, Inc. Christmas Tour of Lights Event

December 7, 2007

5:30p.m.-10:00p.m.

55 seniors attended

Highlights include:

- Bus tour began with viewing of Bridge Parks displays (Eb & Wb)

- Stop at Destrehan Plantation with a step on presentation by Ms. Angie Matherne (Madame Rost and Judge Pierre Rost) in period dress, speaking on holiday costumes of yesteryear.

- Viewing of lights to Norco

- Stop at Norco Activity Center for pictures on Santa

- Viewing of lights Ormond

- Stop at St. Charles Hospital with a step on presentation by Pam Norflet and gifts for all.

- Stop at Luling Activity Center, seniors enjoyed hot cocoa and Christmas cookies with a special treat Christmas Carol Sing-a-long by: The Dancing Grannies of St. Charles.

- Alas tour goers came to the last stop of the night, Hahnville Activity Center for COA Christmas Cotillion Dance, music by the Oldies but Goodies a light supper and refreshments were served.

- Drawing of “Prince & Princess Christmas Spirit 2007” – Audrey Livingston and Eldon Matherne reign for one year and duties are to spread the Christmas spirit throughout the year to all they meet.

 

“This event was an enjoyable way to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit”, says Margaret Powe COA Executive Director. “Come visit the COA Activity Centers  

And see what activities are available year round, and remember with a New Year, new things will be awaiting you at COA.”