To the Editor:

The New Salem Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be hosting its 11th annual Teddy Bear Tea with Mrs. Claus for boys and girls on Sunday, Dec. 9, with seating at 1 p.m. at the New Salem firehouse at 694 New Salem Road in Voorheesville.

This year’s guest of honor will be Santa Claus! It’s time to begin to prepare for Christmas Day and bring the boys and girls to sit on Santa’s knee. Please have your child bring his or her Christmas Wish letter to give to Santa personally.

New Salem’s Auxiliary will be busy crafting, decorating, and making tea sandwiches and dessert. The auxiliary has been in contact with Santa and Mrs. Claus again this year to help them plan to have another wonderful event for the children in the community.

The children will listen to stories read by Mrs. Claus and they will participate in fun activities with Santa along with enjoying tea sandwiches and, of course, hot cocoa!Come and enjoy this magical afternoon planned with promises of a wonderful time to be had by all.

Paid advance reservations are required by Saturday, Dec. 1.  Please call 518-650-7636 to make your reservations. The children attending must be at least 2 years old. The cost is $25 for an adult and 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

Coordinator

New Salem

Volunteer Fire

Department Auxiliary