It's almost Christmas so what better way to celebrate the occasion than having a Christmas party; complete with festive foods and treats, ugly Christmas sweaters, a White Elephant gift exchange, and the construction of Gingerbread Houses. We will be changing up the format a bit from our traditional Community Group get togethers by doing things potluck style. We will also have everyone chip in ingredients for the Gingerbread House building as well as bring a wrapped $5 White Elephant gift. So here are all the things you should plan on bringing:
- Your lovely selves wearing the ugliest of Christmas sweaters
- A Christmas inspired dish that will feed up to 20 people
- A Christmas inspired treat that will feed up to 20 people
- Ingredients for making Gingerbread Houses
- A nice $5 wrapped or packaged gift
Some suggestions for options to bring include:
Dishes:
- Stew
- Chilli
- Meatballs
- Mini Sausages
Desserts:
- Christmas Cookies
- Peppermint bark
- Holiday Chex Mix
- Egg Nog
White Elephant Gifts:
- Candles
- Gift Cards
- Candy
- Fun toys
Gingerbread Houses:
- Graham Crackers
- Frosting (a.k.a. glue)
- Candies for decorating the Gingerbread Houses
- More Graham Crackers
The party will be at the Cubillas family house starting at 6:30pm:
16910 NW Waterford Way
Portland, OR, 97229
Leave a comment about what you will be bringing so we can all plan accordingly. As always, don't hesitate to reach out with anything you need. Thanks everyone and I look forward to celebrating the wonderfulness of Christmas with all of you.
(503)-713-7847
Brian Sanchez
Thanks for planning! :) We'll bring:
ReplyDelete1) Mini sausages and tortillas (Liz's family Christmas meal)
2) White chocolate peppermint bark
3) A swag $5 gift
4) I may try and make some gingerbread to bring? Also some candy.
-Brad
Jordan and Nat will be bringing the following
ReplyDelete1) Meatballs
2) Eggnog
3) Something
4)Graham Crackers
Cubillas Family will make up some Chiliquiles (Mexican Style Enchilada Casserole) & Gluten/Dairy Free peppermint blondies. We will also get some frosting for the Gingerbread Houses.
ReplyDeleteGenny and I will bring:
ReplyDelete-Pot roast
-Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF and Dairy Free)
-Something
-Graham Crackers and Candy
Looking forward to it.
-Brian
Aaron and I will bring
ReplyDelete- Ham and bean soup
- Peppermint bark and minty brownies
- Something
- Frosting and sprinkles
Theresa will bring:
ReplyDelete1) Fruit salad (I'll do my best to make it Christmas themed)
2) TBD
3) $5 worth of things
4) Candy!
Bruce and Gussie will bring:
ReplyDelete1. Veggies and ranch dip
2. Christmas cookies
3. something
4. graham crackers