Jill Springer – Executive Director
“I have so many great Christmas memories as a child. Of course, we were busy running here and there, to aunts and uncles and grandparents. So, my parents would do a small Christmas Eve breakfast with just us kids and make waffles with all kinds of toppings. We would all sit around the table and there would be a small gift on each plate. But the part I remember the most is that each of us would get a letter from our parents. The letter would be very personalized to each of us kids, expressing how and why they were proud of us and the people we were becoming. I don’t know how many years we did it, maybe only a handful before my older siblings got busier and life and traditions just started to change. But I remember those mornings well, all of us laughing and talking about where all we needed to be over the next several days for the Christmas celebrations. It was a smaller and quieter kick start to the holidays!”
Janna Bjur – Director of Health Services
“One of my favorite memories of Christmas was as a child and going to my aunt and uncles for Christmas Eve. I loved spending time with my cousins and seeing all my family. Maybe the best part was going to midnight mass. I would sit in the choir loft with my Aunt Carol and listen to her sing. I felt so special being there with her.”
Kelsy Linder – Administrative Assistant
“I have two special Christmas traditions that are very near and dear to my heart. The first would be gathering with family on Christmas Eve to play games, laugh and enjoy our Christmas meal and favorite treats. My other favorite Christmas memory is decorating my grandmother’s Christmas tree at her house. It was a special time when the just the two of us would spend an afternoon together spend talking, looking at the ornaments and decorations she had collected throughout the years, and reflecting on her favorite Christmas traditions from her childhood.”
Dannale Krueger – Community Life Coordinator
“My favorite Christmas tradition is spending time with my friends and family! I also enjoy preparing all of the food for our big Christmas dinner. After dinner, I love to just relax and watch all of my kids open their gifts from Santa!”
