Waterbury LaSalle Holiday Tree Lighting
BRONX TIMES REPORTER, D 32 ECEMBER 14-20, 2018 BTR
The Waterbury LaSalle Community
Association sponsored its
annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony on Sunday, December
2 at Schneider Sampson Park.
The Yuletide extravaganza featured
a surprise visit from Santa
and Mrs. Claus, gifts, hot chocolate
and cookies for all. Valentina
(c) told Santa and his helpers all
about her wish list for the holiday.
Photos by Fernando Justiniano
(left circle) Mrs. Claus and her elves made a special trip to assist in the Yuletide festivities. (center circle) Karim Martin and her daughter
Jocelyn enjoyed spending quality time with Mrs. Claus. (right circle) (l-r) Nicholas, Joanne and Joseph Murphy showed their appreciation for
Santa stopping by their neighborhood. (above left) (l-r) Kevin Daloia, Transportation Alternatives Bronx Volunteer Committee co-chairman;
Councilman Mark Gjonaj; Mary Jane Musano, Waterbury LaSalle Community Association president with her husband James and locals celebrated
the beginning of the holiday season. (above right) Lehman High School students and their advisor Anthony Cerini (r) volunteered their
time as Santa’s Helpers distributing presents to local children.