Special thanks to the following individuals

for their kindness and generosity:

Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce

Bethlehem Police Officer’s Union

Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.

Bethlehem Business Women’s Club

Cumberland Farms/Division 46 Corporate Offices

Hannaford of Delmar

Job Corp., Chef Beth and Ann Marie Morin

Dolores and Bob Johnson

Robert Palmerino, CPA

Price Chopper Corporation

ShopRite of Slingerlands

Stewart’s Shops

St. Thomas Youth Group

Elizabeth Kerins, Faith Formation Coordinator

Tool’s Family Restaurant

Lisa & Katie

Walmart of Glenmont

Kathy Carpenter, Business and Community Liaison

Our Chef Bernie Smith & Kitchen Grinch, Bill Pearce

and

Holiday Pianist, Wally Jones

Microsoft Publisher/Senior/Community Christmas Dinner/Brochure 2015

December 25, 2015

Twenty Eighth

Community Christmas Day Dinner

A dinner provided by the community to ensure fellowship

at a time of joy, peace and love for all

First United Methodist Church

428 Kenwood Avenue

Delmar, NY

History of the Community Christmas Day Dinner Over twenty eight years ago Vincent Gazzetta, along with his wife

Sally and several members of the First United Methodist Church,

identified that Christmas Day can be a time of feeling alone for many

people in our community. His vision was that of a community com-

ing together for a meal and fellowship on this day to share joy and

peace on earth. Vince’s compassion and community involvement

led him to organize the first Community Christmas Day Dinner.

Vince contacted churches in the community and the Town of Bethle-

hem Senior Services Department for support. From the beginning,

members of the churches listed in this brochure and the Town of

Bethlehem Senior Services staff have participated in the preparations

for the Christmas Day Dinner.

Christmas Day Menu

Hospitality Punch

Hospitality Platters

Shrimp and Cheese and Cracker Platters

Turkey and Ham

Dressing

Gravy

Cranberry Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

California Medley

Peas and Onions

Rolls

Pie and Fruit

Sparkling Juice, Coffee, Tea, and Milk

Community Christmas Dinner Committee

Bruce McShane, Chairman

Joyce Becker

Arthur Copeland

Marie Copeland

Christine Corson

Steve Corson

Paul Kehoe

Elizabeth Mosier

Bill Pearce

Mary Redmond

Jane Sanders

Bernie Smith

The Dinner committee wishes to

acknowledge and express appreciation

for the time, talent and gifts from the

members and staff of the following organizations:

Bethlehem Community Church

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Delmar Full Gospel

Delmar Presbyterian Church

Delmar Reformed Church

First United Methodist Church

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Town of Bethlehem

Senior Services Department