SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Local senior citizens were treated a Christmas party at the Abington Senior Community Center on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The parking lot and building were packed for the festive event, which included food, live music by Reflections, a surprise visit from Santa and more.

Area residents gather for a Christmas party Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Abington Senior Center. From left, first row, Jean Drake, Dale Hersh, Bertha Baranowski, Vicky Dougherty, Mary Leiber, Shirley Lowrie, Chet Lowrie, Hank Makowski (as Santa Claus) and Adele Bianchi. Second row, Dave Evans, State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich (D-Lackawanna) and Jim Kuhle.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_ABJ-Senior-Santa-1.jpg.optimal.jpgArea residents gather for a Christmas party Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Abington Senior Center. From left, first row, Jean Drake, Dale Hersh, Bertha Baranowski, Vicky Dougherty, Mary Leiber, Shirley Lowrie, Chet Lowrie, Hank Makowski (as Santa Claus) and Adele Bianchi. Second row, Dave Evans, State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich (D-Lackawanna) and Jim Kuhle. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

John Evanina, of Reflections, provides musical entertainment during a Christmas party Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Abington Senior Community Center.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_ABJ-Senior-Santa-2.jpg.optimal.jpgJohn Evanina, of Reflections, provides musical entertainment during a Christmas party Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Abington Senior Community Center. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

Patrons of the Abington Senior Community Center gather for a Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_ABJ-Senior-Santa-3.jpg.optimal.jpgPatrons of the Abington Senior Community Center gather for a Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

From left, State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich (D-Lackawanna) and Hank Makowski (as Santa Claus) pose for a picture together during their visit to the Abington Senior Community Center’s Christmas Party Wednesday, Dec. 21.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_ABJ-Senior-Santa-4.jpg.optimal.jpgFrom left, State Rep. Sid Michaels Kavulich (D-Lackawanna) and Hank Makowski (as Santa Claus) pose for a picture together during their visit to the Abington Senior Community Center’s Christmas Party Wednesday, Dec. 21. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

By Elizabeth Baumeister

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