Lifestyle

The Cynthia Ann Garden Club had its Christmas social on Thursday, December 15, at the Groesbeck Woman’s Club at 12 noon. The Social Committee, Joan McEntyre and Paige Longoria presented us with a Nutcracker Theme. As we approached the door, we were greeted by a beautiful poinsettia wreath and two 3 ft tall Nutcrackers. Upon entering, we noticed the room was decorated with an abundance of nutcrackers and live poinsettia plants. The tables were positioned two by two in the center of the room and covered by white linen tablecloths. In the center of each duo of tables was a silver, red and green garland and in the center of that was a nutcracker with pewter mugs filled with red and white candy canes on either side. Each place setting consisted of a poinsettia plate and napkin, and silver utensils. Each club member brought a gift for our exchange which would follow our meal, and a dessert or salad to go with the meat trays and drinks the social committee had supplied. The buffet was covered by a linen cloth and held the desserts. The main table, covered in a red cloth and topped with a cutwork white linen tablecloth with embroidered holly vines, leaves and berries, held the main portion of the meal. In the center of this table was a metal sculpture of three large white snowflakes, and on either side were two metal nutcrackers. After the invocation, we enjoyed the delicious meal and went to the gift exchange. Everyone had such a fabulous and festive time of Christmas celebration.