Hamilton AM Rotary knows how to keep 320 students happy for a few hours anyway! December 17 was our annual Christmas breakfast for all students and staff at this amazing inner-city school.
Along with a fresh cooked pancake breakfast in their classroom, students received a free book courtesy of Hamilton Public Library and a goodie bag with toys donated by Salvation Army and treats along with a new toothbrush and toothpaste. And then Santa came to visit every classroom accompanied by singing minstrels!
The club also presented Principal John with a framed watercolour print of children in a library, by celebrated Burlington artist Elizabeth Grandbois. This was offered in recognition of club's commitment to the school over the past 25 years! Elizabeth is the sister of club member Kathy MacFarlane.
In addition to all the arranging and ordering in advance, 18 club members and 14 other volunteers carried out this special event. Special thanks to Cathy MacDonnel, ADG who joined in the fun and past club members, Dave Williams, Paul Reardon, John Janisse and Sandy Marincic who played very special roles that morning.
