To the Editor:

The New Salem Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be hosting its 15th Teddy Bear Tea with Mrs. Claus for boys and girls on Sunday, Dec. 8, with seating at 1 p.m. at the New Salem firehouse at 694 New Salem Road in Voorheesville.

Bring along your favorite teddy bear.  Our theme for this year is Snowmen — a Winter Wonderland.  Come and enjoy tea sandwiches and dessert along with a white hot chocolate buffet.

The auxiliary has been in contact with Mrs. Claus again this year to help plan another wonderful event for the children in the community. There will be gifts for the children, story readings by Mrs. Claus, and the excitement of a Special Guest. Mrs. Claus is looking forward to seeing everyone!

Paid advance reservations are required by Sunday, Dec. 1. Please call 518-421-4057 or email to make your reservations. When calling or emailing, please be sure to leave your name and phone number so Mrs. Claus’s office can return your call and provide further information.

The cost is $30 for an adult and one child. Each additional guest (child, grandma, grandpa, cousins, or friends) is $10.  Bring your camera for photo opportunities.

A portion of the proceeds, as in past years, will be donated to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office Hilltown Christmas Program.

Shirley Unser

Member

New Salem Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary