Christmas in July!
Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park takes pride in being part of the larger community of Methuen. We enjoy giving back through volunteerism and outreach. On July 21, we held our first annual Christmas in July as an effort to fill the ever depleted food pantry at the Lazarus House Shelter. Nonperishables were collected for a month by our staff, the residents, and their families and placed in a box under a patriotic motif Christmas tree.
Resident Joe Lambert was happy to share with Dennis Mcarthy of the Lazarus House.
Santa Claus, residents John Lahey and Dot Nazzaro, Dennis McCarthy of Lazarus House and resident Betty Bilodeau
Dennis McCarthy, Director of Donor Relations at Lazarus and Santa Claus (Dick Dean) came to receive the donations. Lemonade and homemade cookies were enjoyed by all. Musical entertainment was provided by guitarist Doug Rickard and Dick Powell on the mandolin. Rev. Bill Unger lead the residents in songs of praise and thanksgiving. It was so well received, we are already planning next year’s event!
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