A Festive Finale: 2025 Christmas Dinner
The holiday season reached a crescendo this year at the Redlands Mesa Grange, where our club gathered for a night of warmth, humor, and community. A massive thank you to Michele and her team—the planning and decorations were absolutely stunning and set the perfect tone for our final celebration of 2025.
A Feast to Remember
What’s a Christmas party without a legendary spread? The club provided succulent roast beef and ham, expertly prepared by Sky and Juleen. Of course, our members (who we all know are world-class cooks) rounded out the meal with a mountain of appetizers, side dishes, and desserts. It was, in a word: hummmmmmmie!
Nearly 40 guests, including husbands, significant others, and family, filled the hall with conversation and holiday cheer.
Crazy Clothes & Blind Horses
This year, we evolved the traditional Ugly Sweater Contest into a “Crazy Clothes” showdown. We saw it all: wild hats, eccentric sweaters, bold boots, and even a surprise appearance by a Horse Mask! Despite the horse being “blind” (which only amplified the laughter), the spirit of the contest was infectious.
- Special Mention: Louise, who looked like she was having the absolute most fun in the room!
- The Champion: A huge “Way to go!” to Marla, our official 2025 Crazy Clothes winner!
The White Elephant Gift Exchange
Jennifer took the reins as our guide through the White Elephant Gift exchange. This year, members truly leaned into the “silly” theme. From the bizarre to the hilarious, the gifts kept everyone in stitches. It was the perfect, lighthearted way to wrap up a year of hard work and trail adventures.
Thank you to everyone who came out to make our year-end event so special. Here’s to an even better 2026!
