Older Adults Christmas Party & Red Stocking Parties To Be Held

The Salvation Army is hosting its annual Older Adults Christmas Party at noon, today at the Four Points by Sheraton in downtown Peoria.

The party, open to senior citizens in the tri-county area, is expected to bring holiday cheer to over 300 older adults this year. Lunch, holiday entertainment, and a special gift are all provided at no charge. The program is funded through donations made to The Salvation Army. “We are very pleased that we can provide this wonderful meal and party for our senior friends,” said Major Mary Duskin of The Salvation Army.

Saturday, December 10, meanwhile, marks the annual Red Stocking Parties, where over 1,700 youngsters will get backpacks full of presents at one of two parties. The first will be at 10:00 a.m. at Manual, with a second event at 2:00 p.m. at Parkside Junior High in Creve Couer.

To date, nearly $444,000 has been raised towards the $1,575,000 goal.

Donations to the Tree of Lights Campaign can be made by mailing to The Salvation Army, PO Box 1468, Peoria, IL 61655, or by calling (309) 655-7220 to charge on American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover.