On November 30 the P.R.R.P. workshop on 11 Church West in Abercorn was filled with people, laughter and music. The house was decorated for Christmas and their was something for everyone, quilts, rugs, household items, Gramma’s lace, etc. And all kinds of knitted articles.

Everyone was checking the front porch lea market for treasures.

The famous Blue Room, "the friperie", was busy as articles were at half price. One room held Christmas decorations only. Many choices there, birch logs, wreaths, angels and stockings.

The kitchen was the place to sit and enjoy the coffee and snacks and listen to music since the regular musicians were in Florida. Special thanks to Marc Meunier for playing for us.

The usual pot luck dinner was served upstairs in the workshop to the workers, families and special guests.

All to soon 4 p.m. arrived and the fun of drawing the lucky names for gifts going to people in Cowansville, Sutton, Glen Sutton and Abercorn.

Many thanks to all who came to buy our crafts and to all who have donated articles throughout the year. It is the support of the public that keeps the project going.

Special thanks to all the extra helpers that day, Denis, Pierre, Carman, Diane, Mary, special dishwashers Raymond and Malcolm.

A special thank you to handyman Gérard for spending a entire day helping us get ready for the big event.

The workshop will be closed until January 9, 1997. Se you then. Merry Christmas and Joyeux Noel from P.R.R.P. Abercorn.