The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin" Vol. 2026 #12 12-17-25

Posted December 17, 2025

VOLUME 2026   DECEMBER 17   NUMBER 12

The Manhattan Optimist Club met for their Christmas Breakfast Wednesday, December 17th.  Following the breadfast, President Kelly Karl opened the meeting with the the flag salute and by thanking everyone who helped organize it.  He then introduced the Pops Choir.

Chad Pape & Manhattan Pops Choir - Entertainment
Santa Claus - Greg Wurst
Gift Bags for children and MHS Pops Choir - Diane Brummett, Julie Brummett, Lisa Brummett
Table CenterPieces - Diana Havenstein, Steve Havenstein
Gifts for ladies and gentlemen in attendance - Sharon Fincham
Dining room prep - Sharon Fincham, Bruce Bidwell, Blue Hills Room Staff, Diana & Steve Havenstein, Mike Fincham
Meal Serving - Blue Hills Room Staff
Assisting with centerpiece drawing - Lesli & Natali Locke
Also, thanks to our photographer, Jim Blanton, for lots of great photos!

Christmas Breakfast 2025

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Christmas Breakfast 2025 - President Kelly Karl opens the meeting.
Pops Choir Introductions
Pops Choir Performance

Pops Choir Performance
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Pops Choir Performance - Chad Thanked the Optimist for their long time support.
During a Pops Choir rendition of "Jingle Bells," Santa arrived.

Santa Arrives
Santa takes requests for Christmas.
Santa takes request for Christmas.
Mike Fincham's assistants, Lesli & Natali, draw names for the centerpieces give away.
Table Centerpieces by Diana Havenstein, Steve Havenstein
Goodie bags were also handed out to the members and guests.

Thanks to all who helped with the Tree Lot this season!