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Christmas banquet
Ho! Ho! Ho! Every year, in early December,
the North Shore Schizophrenia Society hosts a Christmas banquet for members, their ill relatives, and psychiatric patients from across the North Shore. The West Vancouver Adult Pops Band, organized by Dr. Tom Calder, accompanies diners with its lively repertoire of Christmas music. Santa Claus
always makes an appearance to hand out gifts and
share his merry laughter. Live entertainment follows. Over 100 people attend,
including families and friends. It’s one of the
most joyous and anticipated events of the
Christmas season.This year, the Christmas banquet
was held on
Saturday, December 1 at St. Stephen's Anglican
Church in West Vancouver. Despite snow and
an epidemic of flus, colds and other illnesses,
80 people attended the banquet. Entertainment
was provided by Karin Roberts, who delighted
guests with her vocals and acoustic guitar.
Call the Family Support
Centre at 604-926-0856 or
email us
for information on plans for next Christmas.
If you would like to volunteer, there are
many ways to help out - shopping, wrapping,
setting up, serving, clearing and more. Call the
Family Support Centre to find out more! |
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