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| THE COLONY NEWS | OCTOBER 2024 | 21 TOYS FOR TOTS •••••• -€•‚ƒ„ …†‡ ˆ…ˆ•‰ … Š‹ … ŠŒŽ• ‹…‹ • ' • ' " "•‹ •• •• ‹ ˆ• –… —–‹•• …‹ˆ• ‰‹ ‹ …‰•… ‹… • ' • '• ' • •… … ‹ … •• • – • …• • •…• • – …•˜‹ —••…•… ••…‹'• ……‹… •–… '‹—…˜•‹ ‰ •- … ‰‹ …•–™šš ‹š'‹‹ › … ‹ œ OCTOber Sky By Rita Nastri, 951-698-8640 Whew, the Elf just delivered the last of the gowns, tuxes, etc., to Camp Pendleton YMCA at the end of August. Thank you for your wonderful support as always. And now, my appeal goes to you again in preparation for The Colony's Annual Toys for Tots drive. I know it's early; but we have so many new residents, I just wanted to get the message out for everyone's planning. 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 has not only provided 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, a bin will be available from Friday, Nov. 15, to Sunday, Dec. 15, in the Clubhouse Lobby for your unwrapped gifts for children of all ages. In the past, through the generosity of the 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 and 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 contact me at the above number.

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