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Christmas Party 2023Past event

Christmas Party

Christmas Party 2023

Saturday, December 9, 2023

11:00 am

Paradise Valley Country Club

A holiday luncheon at the private Paradise Valley Country Club, sponsored by Max Haechler.

This event took place on December 9, 2023. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

The Arizona Swiss Society cordially invited members, their families and friends to the Christmas Party at the private Paradise Valley Country Club, sponsored by Max Haechler. Holiday attire was suggested.

Program

  1. 11:00Registration, bar and children’s craft table
  2. 12:00Program begins
  3. 12:15Luncheon buffet

Highlights

  • Music by Tony Putrino on the accordion and piano
  • A special visit from Santa
  • Children’s crafts and performances
  • Toys for Tots collection
  • Family photos

Menu

  • Fresh seasonal fruit and berries, breakfast breads and mini sticky buns
  • Mixed green salad
  • Herb-crusted wild salmon with Dijon mustard and balsamic vinaigrette
  • Grilled breast of chicken with Pomodoro Marsala mushroom ragout
  • Carved prime rib of beef with creamy horseradish
  • Mini French pastries, Napoleons and éclairs, fruit and berry pies, vanilla ice cream

Au gratin potatoes, steamed vegetables and pasta on the side. Freshly brewed coffee and tea.

Toys for Tots

Guests brought a new, unwrapped toy for the US Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program, which since 1947 has brought a message of hope to children in need.

Santa visits

Members who couldn’t attend could ask for Santa to visit seniors at home.

Photos from the day