Alva Review-Courier -

Marione Martin

TOP LEFT: Director Kelly Parker welcomes residents and guests to the Christmas Open House at The Homestead in Alva on Thursday. TOP RIGHT: Guests and residents choose from a selection of fresh fruit and cheese. CENTER: Kaylie Shelton, age 10, sings "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas." CENTER RIGHT: Festive decorations like these adorn the halls. BOTTOM LEFT: Joanne Prewett plays several Christmas songs on the flute accompanied by Sally Nighswonger at the piano. BOTTOM MIDDLE: A holiday ham is sliced to order by The Homestead staff. Guests could enjoy a full buffet meal. BOTTOM RIGHT: Merrit Mantz, age 9, sings holiday songs and also played a selection on the piano.