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            What’s not to love about having an opportunity         the brunch buffet he prepared; he served a sampling
            to wear your favorite holiday sweater?  It was         of favorites. The food was outstanding; everyone
            beginning to look a lot like Christmas when St. Louis   agreed that he had done an amazing job. Carrousel
 Known for its charm and delicious food, our   Home décor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, accessories,   Carrousels donned their most creative and unique   Gwen Key, assisted by Carrafella Charles Quigless,
 members spent a lovely holiday afternoon at   and Christmas floral arrangements, and   holiday sweaters for an afternoon brunch hosted by   were our official photographers; they captured
 Josephine’s Tea Room and Gift Shops in the   decorations kept Carrousels quite busy as they   Carrousel Christina and Carrafella Vince Bennett.   candid photo ops, adding another chapter to our
 River City of Godfrey, Illinois. Godfrey, Illinois is a   put a dent in their bank accounts while shopping.    Sipping wine and signature cocktails, snacking   book of memories.  In keeping with the Christmas
 historic river town on the bluffs of the Mississippi   Seated in a private dining room, we were able   on tasty hors d’oeuvres, and sampling Christmas   spirit, a $300 donation was made to the Salvation
 River.  The gift shops are located in the original   to fellowship, laugh, and spend precious time   cookies was just the beginning of a delightful   Army Angel Tree to fulfill the Christmas wishes of
 house, which was once part of Monticello College  together.  Special holiday gifts were presented   Saturday afternoon. Chef Euylan outdid himself with   800 angels in the metro area.
 founded in 1838.  Nineteen members were in the   to our Chapter President Christina Bennett and

 holiday spirit as we took in the sights, sounds,   our National President Staci G. Oliver.  The fun
 and smells of Christmas.  The decadent desserts   afternoon was chaired by Carrousels Gwen Key
 were so yummy that many members could not   and Joyce Price.
 resist; diets and waistlines were totally forgotten.











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