Lighting ceremony is Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS TREE

The GRF Recreation Department will host the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Veterans Plaza.

Santa will be there with his elves (courtesy of the LW Theater Club), who will collect unwrapped toys for the annual Toys for Tots event on Dec. 10 in Clubhouse 4 at 7 p.m.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a gift for the little ones and have a picture taken with Old St. Nick.

The Theater Club will perform its own version of the closing scene of the movie “Elf,” and there will be a chance to participate when the ensemble gives the casting call for GRF residents, their families and friends.

The Health Care Center will treat everyone to cookies and hot cider, courtesy of Optum. Come early and be sure to stop by its table.

Everyone is invited to help kick off the holidays at Veterans Plaza. Bring a friend, grandchild or two, and neighbors for a festive start to the holiday season.