| THE COLONY NEWS | OCTOBER 2021 | 5
HOA NEWS
Toys for Tots
By Rita Nastri, 698-8640
After two years of inactivity, The Colony Elf just took her
winter uniform out of the trunk to try it on in preparation for
The Colony's Annual Toys for Tots drive. Wow! It still fits! I
know it's early, but we missed collecting last year and we have so
many new residents who may not be familiar with this Colony
project. I just didn't want you to forget how great you have been
in the past in filling the TFT Boxes in the Clubhouse Lobby.
The Colony Elf is again working with the Southwest Riverside
County Marine Corps League and the U.S. Marine Corps
Reserve to provide and distribute toys to needy children. As in
the past, this effort not only provides gifts during the holidays,
but also sends a message of hope which can motivate children
to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and
community leaders.
As has been the protocol in past years, a bin will be available
in the Clubhouse Lobby for your unwrapped gifts for children
of all ages from Monday, Nov. 15, to Friday, Dec. 10. In the past,
through the generosity of Colony residents, we have collected
close to 600 toys annually. Because so many of our fellow
Americans are undergoing difficult economic times, please
help us show our support of this worthwhile program. The
Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation is an IRS-recognized
501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity.
If any club or organization would like to participate in this
worthwhile endeavor of collecting toys, please contact me at
698-8640 so I can ask The Colony Elf to make an appearance
(free of charge, of course) at your holiday function to give a
little history of the TFT program and to personally accept your
gifts.
Let's make this holiday special for as many kids as we can!
For further information, please give me a call.
