HAL Annual Holiday Party - Friday, December 5th

[Victor Sanchez]

Dear Fellow HAL Members,

 Once again, as is our long-standing tradition, we will use the occasion of our December meeting to hold our Holiday Party at the Robinson Nature Center.  The meeting will be on Friday, December 5^th from 7 to 9 pm and will include catered food and a potluck, with doors opening at 6:30 for those who bring a dish and need some time to set up.  We’ll also hold a zoom meeting (link below) so those who can’t attend in person can be included. 

 

If you can make it, please RSVP to vcs...@yahoo.com with Subject line: HAL Holiday Party RSVP and indicate how many people will attend and if you anticipate bringing any pot-luck food items.  Please RSVP as soon as you determine if you can make it, so that we can get an accurate head count on how much food to order.   Note that this is a members-only event, but you’re welcome to bring family members.  Examples of items brought to past holiday parties include… Meatballs, Ham, Salads, Chili, Casseroles, Potato salad, Coleslaw, Desserts, Juices and Sodas, Vegetables, Chips, etc.  We'll order mains and sides from Mission Barbeque (or similar) as well.

 

In addition to the food and fun, if you want to bring in telescopes and related products to swap, sell, or giveaway, bring the items with you. It is a great way to pick up gear you have been looking for and/or unload items you no longer need or want.  Also, If you have kids or someone whose social battery runs low, the Robinson Nature center will have two planetarium shows that night: one from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and another from 8:00 to 9:00 pm.  They are not HAL sponsored so you'll have to purchase tickets ($10/person) if you want to attend.

Hope to see you on the 5th and thanks again for being part of HAL.  Clear skies,

 

Victor

HAL President

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Topic: HAL Annual Holiday Party - December 5th, 2025

Time: Dec 5, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89721371102?pwd=3NdqnvQC16KtflFHVTKarLSlLQC344.1

Meeting ID: 897 2137 1102

Passcode: 007159

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[Victor Sanchez]

Hi again HAL folks,

 Gentle reminder to RSVP if you plan on coming to the holiday party for HAL members at the Robinson Nature Center next Friday (details below).  Thanks,

Victor

HAL President

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From: Victor Sanchez <vcs...@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:00 AM
To: Howard Astronomical League <howar...@googlegroups.com>; hal_anno...@googlegroups.com <hal_anno...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: HAL Annual Holiday Party - Friday, December 5th

[Victor Sanchez]

Hello HAL members,

 Just a reminder that tonight is our HAL Annual Holiday party at the Robinson Nature Center.  There was some uncertainty as to whether they would remain open given the weather forecast, but as of now they are open and plan to remain so given the latest forecast which calls for the flurries to taper off by around noon.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the event, which is scheduled from 7 pm to 9 (or 6:30 pm if you want to arrive early to set up anything you bring).

Best regards and clear(-ing) skies,

Victor

P.s. See original invite included below for more details...

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From: Victor Sanchez <vcs...@yahoo.com>

Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:00 AM
To: Howard Astronomical League <howar...@googlegroups.com>; hal_anno...@googlegroups.com <hal_anno...@googlegroups.com>

Subject: HAL Annual Holiday Party - Friday, December 5th