December's chill is ushering in warmth of a different sort at the Mary Ann Young Center, where holiday reverie is taking the form of festive music and communal merrymaking, according to an announcement on the City of Blaine's website. Residents are invited to don their winter cheer, scoop up friends and family, and immerse themselves in the toe-tapping holiday spirit at a series of musical events poised to make the season bright.
The center is decking its halls with a variety of live performances, where classics that have stood the test of time will be played and sung — attendees are encouraged to add their voices to the mix; the lineup touts community favorites including the Genesis Ringers Hand Bell Choir, set to perform on December 8 at 11 AM, and the ensuing melodic Mingle Jingle event with the Silver Ukes and an appearance from Santa Claus himself on December 10 at the same time, these gatherings aim to mix the nostalgic with the novel.
Ensuring accessibility and comfort, the Mary Ann Young Center will offer seating to accommodate guests wanting to soak in the Kent's Kristmastide Concert on December 18 at 1 PM. Guests looking to merge lunch-time with leisure can sign up for the VOA lunch, though they may want to haste as spaces for this are limited. Light refreshments will punctuate each event, a modest yet gratifying complement to the joyous proceedings.
To be part of the festivities, or if you simply have a question, future attendees can make their interest known by dialing 763-786-9375; with a promise of holiday cheer that's as certain as the winter's frost, the Mary Ann Young Center is set on creating an environment where memorable melodies and the companionship of fellow community members serve as the centerpiece to a December to remember, for questions and to register.
