The Kiwanis Club of the Central Adirondacks, in cooperation with Bob Card and Helen Zyma of the Strand Theatre, sponsored its annual Bob Thayer Memorial Holiday Movie for Kids event on Saturday, December 21st.
According to event chairman Jim Connerty, 90 children and 67 adults attended the movie, Walking with Dinosaurs. Children were admitted free of charge and also received a complimentary drink and popcorn.
Shown, from left, are Alyssa, Duane and Loretta Thayer, Mrs. Claus, Santa, Kiwanis President and event Co-Chair Mike Griffin and Christmas for Kids Project Chair and Past Kiwanis President Chris Gaige. Courtesy photo
Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted the kids prior to the viewing and handed out presents and books to all children ages 10 and under.
A team of Kiwanians and Town of Webb School Key Club and Builders Club Members assisted The Strand with cleanup following the movie.
“We are particularly appreciative of the cooperation of Bob and Helen of The Strand Theatre for their commitment to this special Kiwanis Program,” said Kiwanis President Mike Griffin.
Griffin also extended special thanks to Santa and Mrs. Claus for their generous support of this project.
The Kiwanis Club would like to thank all those in the community who have so generously contributed to the various fund raising events that make programs like this possible.
If you are interested in making a financial contribution to the many Kiwanis Kids projects, your donation may be sent to: Kiwanis Club Foundation of the Central Adirondacks Old Forge, P. O. Box 1044, Old Forge, NY 13420.
