CHRISTMAS PARTY  Thursday, December 6

We are pleased to have a large turnout for our annual Christmas Party with over 100 attendees.

click here to view list of attendees

Our event will be held at the River Club from 6:00 – 9:30 P.M. The Bar will be open at 5:30 P.M. encouraging those that want to come early. Our photographer will also be available. Dress wear is seasonal casual.

It is requested all attendees wear their name badges. We have many new neighbors and several guests.

Our event includes :

  • 5:30 P.M. Bar open
  • 6:00 P.M. Appetizers and Drinks
  • 7:00 P.M. Dinner – Menu below
  • 8:30 P.M. +/- Christine Mantilia

Our cocktail hour will be held in the bar area, on the rear back porch, and around the fire pits. Servers will be available for drinks and serving appetizers. There is plenty of space to mingle and see your neighbors prior to dinner.

For dinner , It will be appreciated that everyone be seated in the large main dining room at the tables of 8 or 10: The room seating will be adequate to seat total expected attendees.

MUSIC
The committee has hired Larry D entertainment to play from 6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. This is a change from prior years

We are requesting attendees to donate $4.00 per person or $8.00 per couple towards paying for our entertainment and expenses at the dinner.

We will be on the honor system with a name list and box for deposit at the front desk . Just check off your name and deposit money in box. We appreciate everyone’s support. Please bring proper payment .

PHOTOS
The committee has arranged for photos to be taken at our Christmas Party.  Aga Edwards has graciously volunteered to be the photographer.

Current plan is for photos to be taken when you enter. If there is a line up you can proceed to the bar area and return later for your photo.

Group photos by request etc. will also be taken during the evening.

All photos taken at the party will be sent to our Masters web site. You will be able to select your photo; any number of neighbors or group photos or select all the photos to be downloaded to your computer. Instructions on downloading will be issued when the photos are placed on the Masters web site.

If you have any questions regarding our event , please contact a committee member or Don Jancin;

It is not too late to sign up and join your neighbors – contact Don Jancin or a committee member.

We hope everyone has an enjoyable evening with neighbors and best wishes for the holidays!

Christina Mantilia
Mary Grace Gallagher
Marilyn DeFrancesca

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2018 MENU
6:00 Arrival
· Holiday Cheese Display featuring Almond Baked Brie, Seasonal Berry Garnishes, Sliced Artisan Breads and Crackers

Passed Hors d’ oeuvres’:
· Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
· Shrimp Cocktail

7:00ish Dinner Buffet
· Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Ginger Bisque
· Basket of Holiday Rolls and Whipped Butte
· Artisan Lettuces with Assorted Toppings and Dressings (Small Salad Bar)
· Fresh Green Beans with Crispy Shallots and Fresh Cranberry
· Spinach and Grilled Artichoke Soufflé
· Wild Mushroom Risotto
· Grilled Salmon Filet with Heirloom Sweet Tomato Chive Ragout

Carved:
· Garlic and Herb Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin
With Fresh Horseradish, Horseradish Cream and Red Wine Demi Glace

Dessert: (plated Display)
· Pumpkin Pie
· Holiday Yule Logs – Chocolate and Vanilla
· Platter of Assorted Sugar Cookies decorated with Holiday Fun Stuff

$28++ per person