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NOVEMBER 8, 2019 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-5

Choraleers gear up for

holiday concert at lodge The Canyon Lake

Choraleers, under
the direction of
Silver balls on an evergreen tree, orange Lynda Salina and orchestral and band mem- Lorilee Bajema,
flickering flames of a fire alight the rosy red bers. A newly formed Children’s Choir will pictured, will pres-
cheeks of children awaiting the arrival of also perform. ent their holiday
Santa, the glistening white of winter’s first The concert features such songs as “Car- concert, “The Col-
perfect snowflake, scarlet Pinto Noir paired ol of the Bells,” the Hanukkah song “Eight ors of Christmas,”
with a golden roast turkey and sweet potato Days,” and selections from “White Christ- on Sunday, Dec.
pie, these are the “Colors of Christmas”. mas” and “Frozen.” 15, at the lodge.
The Canyon Lake Choraleers will per- Tickets are on sale now at Brown Paper
form “The Colors of Christmas” on Sun- Tickets. General Admission tickets can be PHOTO BY LORILEE BAJEMA
day, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at the lodge. The purchased at the POA office. Tickets cost
ensemble, under the direction of Lorilee $25 for VIP, $20 for Reserved and $15 for
Bajema, will be accompanied by pianist General Admission.
Tour five homes on Woman’s Club Home Tour

The Woman’s Club’s annual Holiday Home Tour three-bedroom, two-bath home. Upon entering,
will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. guests will be immediately struck by the cool vibe,
This year’s theme is “Twinkle Lights and Lake Life.” and not just from the winter decor. This house is
Sponsored by the Woman’s Club, the home tour fea- exactly where you’d want to hang out.
tures tours of five Canyon Lake homes, vendors and Justin and Shelli were high school sweethearts
an opportunity drawing. Tickets cost $15 each and are who went their separate ways and reconnected lat-
on sale now. For tickets, contact Jan May at 951-970- er in life right before Shelli’s open-heart surgery.
8333. Vendor spaces are available and cost $40 per Their story was meant to be, and they’ve taken
booth. For vendor information, contact Sue Collins at great care to make Justin’s family’s 1970s bunga-
951-246-2773. low their own.
The tour begins at the lodge at 9 a.m. where partici- Your mind’s eye will allow you to picture the
pants can pick up maps, enjoy refreshments, purchase tasteful gray and neutral palette of the home with-
opportunity drawing tickets and shop at vendor booths. out the holiday decorations, but on this tour, those PHOTO PROVIDED BY KASEY CASTILLO
The tour of the homes begin at 11 a.m. and ends at the are the star.
lodge at 3:30 p.m. where the tree, wreath and center- Shelli showcases her unique Santa collection,
piece opportunity drawing winners will be announced. including a life-size one off the kitchen. In the win-
These items will be on display at the lodge starting on dow, visitors will see the classic leg lamp from “A
Nov. 23. Opportunity drawing tickets cost $1 each or Christmas Story,” which neighbors and Canyon Pictured is the home of Shelli and Justin Lewis, one of five homes
$5 for six. Lakers alike drive by to view as part of their holi- featured on this year’s Holiday Home Tour.
Each week leading up to the tour, The Friday Flyer day traditions.
will feature one home on the tour. Visit the renovated bar area to view Justin’s massive music and Shelli’s beautifully arranged crosses on
Home two, “Santa’s Favorite Hangout,” belongs to stein and Budweiser memorabilia. A trip to their office the master bedroom wall. The breathtaking main lake
Shelli and Justin Lewis. showcases more limited edition collector’s pieces. Be views make this cozy and tasteful home one you won’t
Two gorgeous palm trees welcome guests to this sure to check out the European spa shower that plays want to leave.

Many
Wonders of
Christmas
features 30
decorated
Christmas
trees that
will be
given away
in an op-
portunity
drawing.

FILE PHOTO

Many Wonders of Christmas tickets on sale now

The community is invited to enjoy the fellowship at gospel singers, The Other Reindeer, dressed in Victo- away as door prizes. Each guest will take home a table
the 10th annual Many Wonders of Christmas on Nov. rian costume and singing Christmas carols. Canyon favor.
23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building C at Canyon Lake Lake harpist Kylene Evans will play Christmas selec- The catered lunch will include salad, rice, chick-
Community Church. A catered lunch will be served at tions on the harp. en Marsala, vegetable medley, bread and butter, and
12 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased by call- Thirty three-foot Christmas trees will be raffled off. cheesecake for dessert. Charlene Sheraga is coordinat-
ing Lynda Ofstad at 951-244-7866. The trees are decorated by local artists, businesses and ing the menu. Cort Ofstad leads a group of husbands of
The Many Wonders of Christmas luncheon started volunteers. Some have gift certificates to beauty sa- committee members who serve the lunch.
as a kick-off to the Christmas season and as an out- lons, restaurants and even the Canyon Lake Country This year’s chair, Lynda Ofstad, has had the help of
reach for women’s ministries. The committee works Club Golf Shop. a dozen CLCC women who are experienced in Many
throughout the year to attend to every detail, from the Every table will be decorated with a poinsettia and Wonders from past years. All proceeds go toward
menu to the favors, centerpieces, decorations, speak- one lucky table guest will win it. A Christmas quilt Women’s Activities. This year, the Many Wonders
ers, music and the Christmas trees. made by women of the church will also be raffled off. Committee has given the church new silverware for
The entertainment will be a well-known group of The large poinsettias on the stage also will be given use by all ministries and church groups.