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Phoenix Sail and Power Squadron
A Unit of United States Power Squadrons® - District 28
Sail and Power Boating
Boating is fun..We'll show you how
The Phoenix Sail & Power Squadron has three occasions when it gathers at a member's home to bring the group together for mainly a social event. They are the Ice Cream Social, Fall Potluck, and the Christmas Party. A brief general membership meeting is held at each except the Christmas Party.
To see the photos and descriptions of these events from the past 12 months click on the links below:
Ice Cream Social (May) Fall Potluck (September) Christmas Party (December)
Christmas Party
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Papago Park, Phoenix, AZ
Chuck Davis with some of the decorations
Rob Anderson sets up propane heater
The tree is set and table cloth in place
A breezy day wind breakWell, it didn't snow but it didn't rain either!!! A number of people circled the park until sighting the Ensign and Burgee flying from tall poles. December 8th was the Sail and Power Squadron's Annual Christmas Party. Who would have thought a Ramada in Papago Park could have turned into such a festive spot. The decorations were magnificent provided by Diane Ashton and Jeanine Quagliara. The Davis' provided a real Christmas tree, and more ornaments. Since there was a chill in the air, the outdoor heaters and hot coffee and tea were essential and provided by Rob and Veronica Anderson who just happened to have them filling up the back of their truck.
Entertainment was inexpensive and silly to say the least. We played games provided by Barb and Diane. All who participated were great sports and had a youthful kind of fun. The food, as always, was a potluck to remember, especially by stepping on a scale. Connie and Bill Johnson provided us with a juicy flavorful turkey and a Honey Baked Ham was provided by Chuck and Barb Davis. The rest of the feast was an excellent compliment and no one left hungry; that is for sure.
Now that is how to keep warm
Festive table
The dinner line has formed
Hot food on a cool day hits the spot
Generous squadron members brought money to purchase food and toys to be given to needy families in central Phoenix. Barb Davis will personally deliver these, so you know that your gifts truly got to the right place. Our holiday nautical ornament exchange was better that anticipated not realizing just how many unique water related Christmas Tree boggles were out there.
Object to move the ball between you legs
and drop it in the bucket at the finish line
It is hard to tell who is having more fun, the
participants or the audience
Art Ashton opens a gift
Token gift exchange with a twist. Barb Davis read
a story and anytime she said the word "right" or "left" you passed you gift in that direction.We thank all those who came and all those who helped with food, donations, and planning!! This Squadron is truly and blessing this time of year and all year through.
If anyone has any ideas as to where we should host the party next December, please let Bill or Connie know now so we can make reservations for next year.
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Christmas Party Co-Chairs Barb and Chuck Davis