Wine Tasting and Travel Talk

Several months ago we started hosting at our office the "Thirsty Thursday Wine Tasting and Travel Talk Evening".  Every month we feature a different variety of wine and discuss a travel destination.  Our event is usually held the 3rd Thursday of every month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at our office. This month the meet up will be December 17, 2009.

Local Food & Toy Drive

You may or may not know that each month we hold a wine and travel evening at our office.  Generally we ask that you either bring a bottle of wine or an appetizer however for December we are going to do things a little different. We want to support our local community and help those less fortunate. We are going to support the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma & the children in OK County Foster Care. I have worked it out where MLT Vacations, Carnival Cruise Line, COOP Ale Works & Central Liquor will be providing the food and drink. So, all you need to do is bring a food item and or a toy for a child in foster care.

Many people are less fortunate than us and will not have the joy of a Christmas Dinner or for that matter know where their next meal will come from. So, this next week when you are at the store, pick up a few things to help those who can't afford to go to the store. Food items most needed by the Regional Food Bank are canned meats, meat-based soups, canned fruits, canned vegetables, peanut butter or canned beans. Please no homemade or glass items.

Do you realize there are over 4,000 children in foster care in Oklahoma County alone? Even though these children are in a home does not mean that they will have a Christmas present. Many of the foster homes are like many of us trying to make ends meet and can not afford to buy gifts for the children they are fostering. Please open your hearts and put a smile on a child's face this Christmas - let them know the great spirit of Christmas. Toys for children of all ages and sex are needed. DHS has asked that you spend about $10 or more on a nice new gift. So, again, when you are out this Holiday season buying that gift for a friend or loved one - put just one more in your shopping basket and put the joy of Christmas in a child's heart.

So, please come to this very special event on Thursday, Dec. 17th and share the joy of the Holidays with new found friends. Everyone who brings in a toy or an item for the food bank will be put in a drawing for some door prizes. Come be merry, festive and let's share in the joy of doing something wonderful for the community. Also, ask around your office for donations. If you ask 10 people to bring a can good or a toy - think how many toys and food we can get to help these wonderful organizations. So, spread the word, talk to your neighbors, friends and family - let's really make this a great Holiday season for those less fortunate!

If you are not able to make the event but still want to donate – please bring your donations by our office anytime Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm and on Saturday from 9am to 1pm between now and Dec. 17th. 

Thank you for helping us help our community!

We hope that you can plan on attending and inviting anyone else who may be interested in trying new wines, learning about travel and meeting new people.  For more information, please feel free to visit our meet up website: http://www.meetup.com/Thirsty-Thursday-Wine-Tasting-Travel-Evening/

Looking forward to seeing you Thursday!
Staff at Travel Agents Incorporated

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