Della and Gary kept the raffle going throughout the evening.

47 TIHAA members and guests gathered for an evening of dining, dancing, camaraderie and prizes at the Crowne Plaza hotel again this year. Thanks again to Della DuHart who did an outstanding job in organizing this annual event.

The table is loaded with raffle prizes.

Lawson Cook took pictures of the arriving guests in front of the large,beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the hotel lobby.

Guests enjoyed the hors d'hoeuvres of cheese, crackers, and grapes along with a beverage of their choice while exchanging holiday good wishes with all those attending.

D.J. Rock played an assortment of background Christmas music for the enjoyment of all guests.

About 7 PM, president Gary Luckett welcomed everyone and wished them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He announced that gifts would be raffled off throughout the evenings festivities.

Tom Johnson said grace for the meal we were about to receive.

Guests enjoyed a meal of a salad, Rosemary Grilled Chicken with Champagne Sauce, as well as side dishes of Rosemary Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Vegetables, rolls and a choice of delicious desserts.

Prize winners were:

Walmart gift cards: Bill Young, Joe McMann, Dorothy Wanza, D. J. Rock

Outback gift cards: Nora Morales, Kay Cook

Christmas centerpieces: Lawson Cook, Lola McMann

Tool bag & tools: Israel Morales

Travel mug sets: Linda Brixey, Richard Collier, Bob Gruber, Charles Summrall

Ghiradelli chocolate: Rudy Gomez

Large serving tray: Patrick Callahan

Poinsettias: Jean Houston, Fermina Sutter, Mary Gomez, Eugenia Brown, Jewel Welch, Marian Gruber, Isabel Rangel, Mary Green, Sarah Harvey, Della DuHart