YMCA, Habitat celebrate Christmas season
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MaryEllen vonGillern and Jack Whaley, aka "Island Breeze," entertain during the luncheon.
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From left, Cheryl Kampa, Leonora Suglio and the Rev. Dana Narring, all from Faith Lutheran Church of Punta Gorda, enjoy their lunch.
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From left, Marilyn Bredvik, Joanne Schulz, Arlene Wells and Naomi Weslock enjoy good food and good company.
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Sheri Fullom, Margie Pomerleau, Mary Lou Washabaugh and Moni Watson show off the coffee mugs each guest received at the luncheon.
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The Rev. Bob Carlson, assistant pastor at First United Methodist Church of Punta Gorda, welcomes guests at the luncheon.
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Barbara Roberts says thank you to 4-year-old Desiree Dorsey. Dorsey and the other children from the Edgewater YMCA Child Development Center passed out candy canes to each person in attendance.
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Ellen Cardillo, special events coordinator for Habitat for Humanity, left, looks on as Gabrielle Reineck, senior director of outreach for Habitat for Humanity, chats with supporter Beverly Stanley.
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Sheri Fullom entertains guests with Christmas carols during lunch.
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Children from the Edgewater YMCA Child Development Center show their Christmas spirit as they serenade guests with Christmas carols during lunch.
There was no lack of Christmas spirit Thursday as the Charlotte County Family YMCA and Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity held their annual Christmas luncheon at the Bayfront Center in Punta Gorda. Over 200 guests attended the event, including members and supporters of both organizations, as well as area churches and corporate sponsors.
