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(0^ #T»T| * BMffllilFm'ire REFRESHMENTS GIFT EXCHANGE Last year's gift swap provided a lot of fun and more than a few oohs and ahs, winks, nods and nudges. We did, however, make one little organizational faux pas with our BYOP (Bring Your Own Present) directive. We failed to point out that it would be more equitable if COUPLES brought TWO presents so that no one would be left out. There's an undercurrent of a rumour swirling about that Dave Coles will be unloading that Dar\\?inesque statue that someone dumped on him last year. If a monkey sitting on a bench examining a human skull doesn't quite fit in with your Lladro collection, we suggest that you skirt a 9" square package. Hang on to the numbered ticket you v/ill be receiving upon arrival. The stub goes into a box for the gift draw. As usual, last Christmas we were able to send along extra home baked goodies to the West Vancouver Santa Claus Fund but when one of our members arrived with a small canned ham in hand, the light flashed on like an "Eat at Joe's" neon sign. Wliy not bring along SOMETHING SPECIAL in the non-perishable line particularly if, like me, you're not in the mince tarts or shortbread bake-off league? You might want to consider tins of ripe olives and shrimp, bottled cocktail sauce and ginger marmalade, packages of figs or dates, etc .... a very special wee tastie o'Christmas for those who so often go without. And, oh yes, bring lotsa loonies if you will be imbibing in the 'red' or 'white'; tea and coffee complimentary, of course. To all our distant members or those who are unable to attend our festive function, the members of the Executive wish you a Merry, Merry Christmas and Good Health and Happiness in the New Year. To the rest of you. See you at the party! (Please note that the Music Room is now located in Room 4, our former Workshop)