Tag: Senior Citizen Christmas Party

Ridgewood-NJ-December 15, 2014: The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus Council #1736 held their annual senior citizens Christmas party in the Parish Center at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Sunday, December 7th. Guests were treated to a buffet lunch, entertainment, Christmas carols, and a surprise visit from Santa Claus.

The entertainment began with Johnny Horizon (a/k/a George Shabet) warming up the audience with some jokes and a selection of Johnny Cash songs, followed by one of his own original “Umpapa” songs.  Kate, Tim, and Nic of the Mount Carmel Music Ministry sang some holiday classics. Afterward, Patrick Mullin took the microphone and lead the crowd in Christmas carols a cappella. Finally, Santa arrived and distributed gifts for all.

Event organizers Mark Stappenbeck, Mike Mengin and Don Judge honored the Seniors, saying it is an honor to throw this party for them every year.