I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Christmas party. The turnout was fantastic, and it was wonderful to see so many of you enjoying the evening together. It was also great to reconnect with some friends we hadn’t seen in a while—what a perfect way to celebrate the season!
The food was delicious, and judging by the empty plates and satisfied smiles, it seems everyone agreed.
A special shoutout goes to Bob and Laurie Ferenc for their incredible work with the evening’s entertainment—it was a hit! You both brought so much joy and fun to the celebration. I even spotted a few closet carolers singing the Christmas tunes when they thought no one was looking.
We even had a very brief surprise visit from Santa himself, which brought a little extra magic to the evening—though Nell Owen’s reluctance to get her picture taken with him might have put Santa on the naughty list!
And, of course, to those who endured my singing, I owe you all a very special thank you for not running out the door! Your bravery will surely go down in NAR history.
To those who couldn’t join us this year due to illness or other reasons, you were missed, and we hope to see you back with us soon. You’re always a valued part of our NAR family, and gatherings just aren’t the same without you.
Here’s to many more memorable gatherings in the future. Thank you all for making this holiday season extra special.

Warm regards,
Jeff Slagle