Things have not always been tight between my middle child and me. Then, one year she agreed to come to MusicFest and be my right hand. That was an amazing turning point when it comes to the two of us accomplishing things. The problem is that we sometimes forget that we can get so much done if we follow the rhythms that we naturally discovered. I was reminded of that tonight after I verbally bombarded poor Maureen, the Executive Assistant to the Cranbrook Community Theatre Board. I was stressed and vented. I was sorry that I left her the impression that I needed her to save me. I am more sorry that I didn’t call her back to let her know that Ash and I were on it. I should have taken a deep breath and trusted our process. I met Ash at the theatre and we used 5 different devices to test our virtual visits with Santa that will happen over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I really wanted to do a Tech dress just like a show. It is super important to me that we don’t let any children down. After an initial moment of chaos and downloading our feelings and frustrations, we got down to business, put on our MusicFest hats and worked through all the details, testing as we went, anticipating all outcomes and recording the steps in an email to me so I could review and rest assured we had it figured out. Then, God bless her, Maureen texted that she had done what we discussed. I hated having to say we found a different way but she was gracious as always.
Now that we have it figured out, I am really looking forward to this treat for the kids and want to spread the word. From anywhere in the world you can partake, just remember it is Mountain Standard Time
A committee of elves is working hard to bring virtual visits through ZOOM with Santa Claus to area children. These virtual visits are for kids and families who can’t visit Santa the usual way this year. In constant contact with the North Pole, the committee of elves and Clause HQ have put aside the following dates and times for virtual ZOOM visits:
Friday, December 11, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, Dec 12, 11:00am-12:30pm
Sunday, Dec 13, 2:00pm-3:30pm
The deadline to ZOOM with Santa is 12noon Thursday, December 10th.
Letters to Santa
In addition to virtual visits, Santa will be reading letters from children during CCT Facebook Live events on December 16 & 17 from 6:00pm-7:00pm. To get your letter to Santa you can:
Get an adult to email your letter, subject line: “Dear Santa”, to crancommtheatre@gmail.com
Drop off a letter at Cranbrook Dodge starting Dec 3rd
Drop off a letter at the Studio/Stage Door’s Office mailbox (alley side of building) at 11-11th Ave, S. Cranbrook.
Letters to Santa need to be submitted by 12 noon Thursday, December 10th.
When booking a virtual ZOOM visit with Santa or dropping off a letter, please consider making a non-perishable food donation to the Cranbrook Foodbank Society in exchange for your time with Santa. Donations for the Foodbank will be accepted at Cranbrook Dodge from Dec 3rd-10th. On Saturday, December 12th from 11:00am-12:30pm, the Grinch Truck will be parked in front of the Studio/Stage Door (11-11th Ave S) building to accept non-perishable food items.
I was gone from home for over 12 hours and I can tell you there was one happy cat awaiting me. Missy is definitely making herself at home and I am pretty sure she was worried that she was moved to her own house. she was clearly thrilled I was back. Will be interested to see if she sleeps on my bed tonight.
My advents were full of good fun again!
triumphgal 