The Annual Primetimers Christmas Party

What is not to like about the Primetimer Christmas Party.  Not only is it a staple during our holiday season, it is a sought after event.  The food is perhaps the best offerings from the church.  These folks really know how to cook.  And the desserts...Wow!  I mean even guava cupcakes. Along with the tasty food to inspire one's palate, there was entertainment from the Wesley Ukulele Band to bring Christmas music to fill one's ears, and hula to fill one's sight. Then of course, there were games to make one think.  This always generates buzz.  Special this year was the "Stump Mark Hector" competition. To  begin his stint, Hector told stories of interesting respiratory clients whose lives and character were inspirational. But most hilarious was how often he was stumped by the truth and lies told by the participants. Our Primetimers have perfected the art of telling both truths and lies with a very straight and honest face. It certainly was a full afternoon of food, fun, and games and it was all quite delightful.

The Wesley Ukulele Band performed a Christmas set which included beautiful hula dancers and a sing-along.

Jean Yamaguchi won a prize for guessing exactly the number of items inside a walnut. Can you believe there were 33 items in a very tiny nut.

Holding a paper plate over their head, they were assigned to draw the face of Santa. Oh my, the results were hilarious, but Yumi Haraguchi was a clear winner. Nice job!

Another game was one which participants tried to stump Hector with a truth and a lie. Poor Hector shown here with Leighton Horio.

Winning a prize for stumping Hector was Virginia Bailey.

Taking part in putting this event together were from left: Rev. John, Kelvin Kamachi, Kelli Martines who organized all the details that are unseen, Tina Urata, WUB leader, Mary Sasaki, the table set- up, decorations, and kitchen crew, and Carl Morimoto who provided the art and photo work for the Stump Hector sign.

Our Primetimers planning committee who put the event together were from left: Jane Hayashi, Amy Shiozaki, Judie Kanemoto, Janet Kaku and Warren Hayashi who served as the emcee. Missing is Rose Kitagawa.