Rotary children’s party is magic

Posted 12/19/13

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Rotary children’s party is magic

Warwick Rotary Club President Robert DeGregorio gets a frosty coating from fellow club member Lara D’Antuono. The two were the key organizers of a party last Thursday at Robertson School for students from each of the city’s elementary schools. School principals chose those students they felt could most benefit from the event.

BEST EVER: Park School first grader Cherickee LaPointe was obviously delighted with his cupcake.

GETTING SOME HELP: Rotarian Steve Hinger helps Elijah Foster prepare the radio-controlled truck he was given for a run around the floor of the all-purpose room at Robertson School.

DRESSED FOR A PARTY: Isabelle Lafontaine of Warwick Neck School put on her Christmas best for the party and a photo with Santa.

WHAT A LITTLE MAGIC CAN DO: Kyle Sweeney, who helped out with one magic trick, was rewarded with a paper hat that he proudly wore.

Madison Sweeney was so excited with her gifts and that there were four of them.

Rotarian Carol Batty serves up the pizza.

Posted Thursday, December 19, 2013 1:00 pm

Keeping with tradition, the Warwick Rotary Club hosted a Christmas party for select students from all of the city’s elementary schools Thursday at Robertson School. The girls and boys ranging in age from 6 to 8 started the festivities decorating cupcakes that had been provided by Chelo’s. Then there was pizza from Domino’s, a magic show by Brenda Nason where more than live rabbits popped out of hats and boxes, and then, best of all, a visit from Santa. The kids had their picture taken with Santa and were given a gift purchased by Rotary Club members. In addition, thanks to the generosity of club member Kenneth Quaranto, parents and guardians received certificates to buy shoes when they came to pick up the children. Parents and guardians were also given certificates to get a winter coat at Target that was provided by the service club.