Members of the Rotary Club of St. Maarten had a very busy week spreading Christmas Cheer throughout the community. The week started with Rotarians delivering Dictionaries to various 3rd grade classes in schools throughout St. Maarten. Then as the week progressed over 150 Hampers of Food were brought directly to the homes of those within the community in need so they can also have a great Christmas feast. “It is with extra warmth in our hearts that not only during the Holiday season, but the entire year, that The Rotary Club of St. Maarten dedicates so much time and attention to those in our community that need our assistance. By putting service to others above self, Rotarians worldwide help make the communities we live in better for all” said Club President Danny Ramchandani. “Seeing the smiles on all the children’s faces when presented a toy and food and being so much in the Christmas spirit is what makes all our hard work worth it” he continued to say.
Then on Saturday at the Dutch Quarter Community Center, The Rotary Club of Sint Maarten in partnership with Domino’s Pizza and Divico, hosted over 100 smiling children to their annual Christmas Party. Popular musician Christine Gordon led the children in Christmas Carols while awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. A crowd favorite of Pizza and drinks, followed by Del Monte fruit cups and apples were served to the children by Rotarians acting as Santa’s helpers that day. “This party is very special to me as this is what Christmas is all about; Showing our thanks and giving back to the community. Seeing the smiles on all the Children’s faces as they receive their toys and goodie bags is priceless. It really sets the tone for the Christmas Spirit” said John Caputo from Domino’s Pizza who is also a Rotarian. Toys; mainly Balls, Dolls, and Board Games were donated from Club Members, from Learning Unlimited, and brought in to Domino’s Pizza by those in the community.
The Rotary Club of St. Maarten would like to wish everyone a joyous and safe Christmas and New Years and looks forward to continuing serving the community of St. Maarten as we enter 2015.
For more information about the Rotary Club of St. Maarten, please contact the Rotary Club of St. Maarten Press Officer at: pressrotarysxm@gmail.com or visit the website www.rotarysxm.org.