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Decking the halls at Gem Estates

January 3, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

The Christmas spirit is alive and well in our community. Some of the beautiful decorations were at the homes of Ed Snow and his neighbor, Andy Pratt.

Ed Snow’s home festively lit for the Christmas season.

There were 96 residents at a recent Thursday morning coffee hour who were surprised with some special seasonal music. Brenda Pickerall, along with her daughter, Maly, and Raquel Kight, members of Renovate Church, sang enthusiastically to the delights of those in attendance.

Events we are looking forward to include a New Year’s Eve dinner and dance. Tickets are available from Loretta Green and Rita Kissel.

Cahill Dunne will present an evening of Irish music and wit on Jan. 12. We are told that he will bring a baby grand piano and other instruments to add to his presentation. Tickets are available from Lee Heffelfinger or Tes Stacy for $10 each.

Also coming up is our park-wide yard sale on Jan. 13, followed by our clubhouse sale on Jan. 20.

By Mabel Budzinski, Gem Estates

Published January 3, 2018

The home of Andy Pratt decked out for the holidays.
Brenda Pickerall, along with her daughter, Maly, and Raquel Kight, entertain residents attending a morning coffee hour. (Courtesy of Mabel Budzinski)

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