Over 100 boys and girls of all ages accepted an invitation to have lunch with Santa on December 16 at Buddies’ Restaurant in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. They all took part in a colouring contest sponsored by the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, The Vision Paper, Buddies’ Restaurant and Desjardins Food Basics. While the children enjoyed hot dogs and fries, Santa stopped by to say hello and wish them all a Merry Christmas. Eric Pukara played a few lively songs of the season on his accordion and Rene Lacourciere the magician put on a demonstration after lunch. It was a great afternoon of fun and entertainment which certainly put everyone in the Christmas Spirit.

Contest winners included: Jasmine Martin; Gilles Trepanier; Vanessa Bartoli; Adele Lavallee; Michaela Bartoli; Tiffany Ross; Melanie Paquin; Nicholas Dombek; Brendann Sequin; John Sime; Natalie DeSantis; Patrick Lajoie; Nicholas DeSantis; Jessica Klaric; Joshua Sequin; Emilie & Christian Parent; Christie & Connor McCarthy; Curtis & Kyle Thompson; Chanel Theriault; Danika & Kayla Forget; Candace Toth; Samantha Pilkey; Jamie Millard; Nicholas Millard; Dakota Cooke; Cailyn Paul; Jenevieve Tremblay; Kristian Tremblay; Jesse O’Brien; Kaitlyn Thompson; Ryan Chaquette; Britteny Reneaud; Sally St.Marseille; Sydney; Eden Omar; Cody Marinig; Ashley & Carson Scarr; Isabelle Charles; Cassey Mohns; Brandon Graham; Alexandria O’Neill; Brooklyne Crites; Courtney Crites; Andre Boulard; Tabatha Bourguignon; Bryanne Paquin; Luc Paquin; Samantha Demore; Bryan Demore; Kevin Demore; Michelle Henri; Emilie Carriere; Taylor Beaulne; Samantha Williamson; Briana Godmer; Janelle Quesnel; Michelle Quesnel; Christopher Cashmore; Stephanie Miller; Megan Thompson; Mellisa Thompson; Lise Brosseau; Brittany-Lynn Prosser; Matt Lamoureux; Savanna Lamoureux; Jessica Ballance; Marie-Chantal Nolet; Alexandre Frappier; Erika Bartlett; Ben Herbert; Justin & Sylvain; Amber & Tony; Craig Leclerc; Eric & Erika Stokes; Morgan & Dylan Trites; Carl & Yvonne Bruce; Kyle, Charlotte, Rachel and Faith; Kyle.

Organizers tried to get as many of the names as possible. If we missed out on your name or if your name is misspelled, please accept our apologies. Many thanks to all of the people who took part in this special event, especially the parents and children for taking time to visit with Santa.