Over 200 staff, consumers and family members gathered at the front of the Kuhn OPTS Center in Manorville to watch the annual IGHL holiday tree lighting. The crowd was treated to carols by a choir from Junior Girl Scout Troop 2992. Lisa Pushnick of the IGHL Accounting Department is one of the troop's leaders and her daughter Sarah was one of the carolers.
After the tree was lighted, everyone gathered in the multi-purpose room in the center where snacks, hot chocolate and cider were served and all the consumers posed for pictures with Santa taken by Mrs. Claus (AKA Barbara Carey-Shaw, Director of Clinical Services).
"This is something both the consumers and staff look forward to each year," CEO Walter Stockton said. "We began the tradition when the center opened and each year the pine tree in front grows taller and the crowd gets bigger. It's a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get together to celebrate the season."
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