TIS THE SEASON

The Golden Rain Foundation kicked off the holiday season with a week full of Christmas and Hannukah cheer, featuring its annual tree lighting, menorah lighting, Christmas tree decorating contest and toy drive dance. With live music and cookies aplenty, the constellation of events primed residents for the upcoming holidays and gave them an opportunity to flex their generous spirits with toy donations that will support OC families. See more pictures on page 14.

The Jolly Holiday Carolers singing group wowed the audience at the tree lighting, inviting people to sing along with classic holiday songs.Donna Gambol

Elves, courtesy of the Theater Club, pose with GRF’s resident Santa, Andrew Delaney, at the tree lighting.Paul Kryczko

Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz plays guitar at the GRF’s annual menorah lighting event at Veterans Plaza on Dec. 7.Ruth Osborn

LW residents brought mounds of toys to the GRF’s annual Toy Drive Dance on Dec. 9. The Legends of Rock Dance Band brought music and spurred on an enthusiastic crowd of dancers.Emma DiMaggio

Santa took gift requests from children and LWers alike.Donna Gambol