CONTACT:  Wendy V. Long, Public Relations

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Gateway to host elders for holiday concert and luncheon

Huntington- The Gateway Regional School District extends a warm invitation to area senior citizens for the 15th Annual Holiday Luncheon and Concert at the Gateway Regional Middle/High School complex, 12 Littleville Rd. in Huntington.  This event will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 with a student concert in the performing arts center at 11:30 a.m. A holiday luncheon will follow at 1:15 p.m. in the cafeteria.  This event free of charge to all hilltown seniors.

Parking will be available at the complex on Littleville Rd.  Each town has a luncheon volunteer, who will keep count of the number of people who plan on attending. Those planning to attend should contact one of the following to r.s.v.p:  Jo Taudell, 848-2235 (Blandford); Barbara Sanderson, 354-9655 (Chester); Priscilla Bishop, 667-3626 (Huntington); Susan Baker Donnelly, 623-6080 (Middlefield); Jane Thielen, 862-4482 (Montgomery); Peg Conklin, 568-5034 (Russell); or Sandy Epperly, 238-5584 (Worthington).   

The FRTA van will be available to help transport people.  Space is limited, and those who use wheelchairs will receive first consideration. Please call Dandy Bro at 667-3661 to reserve a seat. 

Those planning to attend should call their town contact person by November 27th. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m.  In case of bad weather, the snow date will be Thursday, December 7.