VT’s Post-Covid Christmas Party

By: Veronica Leighton

 

VT’s first Christmas post-Covid party held last December 22nd at Pescatore Banquets was a super-fun, family-like occasion. After four years of respite, there we were, partying like we were before Covid. The VT staff, the community leaders, some advertisers, and our friends were all present in colorful Christmas outfits, all ready to party to the hilt.

We send special thanks to the following individuals: Maria Girlie Pascual for emceeing; James DC for video/photography; Melody Dizon/ Vital Signs Wellness for seniors sponsorship; CDP dancers Neneth Miranda, Elsa Castillo, Rose Hipona and Precy Javarata; to the special support and help of Robert Chavez for the decors and Gerry Rebello for guests seating and seniors assist; DJ Dones of CDP; and delicious desserts sponsors: Faye Mendiola, Gerry Rebello, Noel Hidalgo, Chit & Nick Munda, Rita Carino, Bonita Banzon, and Sarah Sespene Tumbokon.

Thanks to the presence of club leaders from the following organizations: PMAC, PIWC, PESO, ACCHAI, Lions clubs, and dance clubs. All in all, it was so much a fun-filled evening. Till then, and thanks once again to all who came and had fun with us on this Christmas celeration.##!

The group picture of our Via Times columnists and CPRTV staff taken at the Thanksgiving/Christmas party on Dec. 22, 2023.

Congratulations to Menchie Par, the newly-elected Barangay Chairman of Brgy 526, Zone 52 Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. Mench is a former Chicago resident for many years, and wishing VT staff “Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to everyone.

Welcome party for New Year and Despedida for friends Flor & Don Kramer (flying to Las Vegas nest) held at Stefani’s Restaurant Lincolnwood on January 3, 2024. Photo shows from left, Host Jan Paul Ferrer, James DC, Elbert Regacho, Don Kramer, Stefani’s Chef Bola, Elizabeth Regacho, Girlie Pascual, Veronica and Flor Kramer.