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24 | THE COLONY NEWS | DECEMBER 2025 | UPCOMING EVENTS… OPEN TO ALL! NOTE: Checks for tickets to all events listed should be made payable to e Colony HOA. LADIES CLOTHING SWAP. JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND COLONY- STYLE CLOTHING SWAP Swap Drop-o is Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 am to 1 pm in the Auditorium. Ladies, clear out your closets and refresh your wardrobe! Drop off your gently-used clothing and accessories at the Auditorium on Saturday or bring them to the event on Sunday and you will be given access to shop. Intimates, bathing suits and the like will not be accepted. If you do not bring items to contribute, you may make a monetary donation to Michelle's Place to access the shop on Sunday. Items left over from the event will not be returned but will be given to local charities. e Swap will be Sunday, Jan. 25 from 11 am to 2 pm in the Auditorium. Come to the Auditorium for an afternoon of fashion fun! Sip a little wine, enjoy light snacks, and mingle with friendly faces. Whether you're looking to trade for something new-to-you or simply want to connect, this event is the perfect opportunity to revamp your style and meet new friends. See you there for an afternoon of style, sips, and swaps! Don't miss out! This was a big hit last year. NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH WITH STONE SOUL Wednesday, Dec. 31; doors to the Auditorium open at 7 pm. Ring in 2026 with friends, music and memories to last a lifetime! Vincenzo's Sicilian Catering will have a delicious feast for you, which will be lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic bread and dessert to start the night off right. Then, get ready to dance the year away with Stone Soul, bringing you the very best classic hits to keep the dance floor alive until midnight! As the clock counts down to the New Year, raise a glass for the champagne toast. Tickets are $65 per person with assigned seating. WINTER WONDERLAND HOLIDAY BALL Saturday, Dec. 13, Auditorium doors open at 6:30 pm. Step into a sparkling evening of music, dining and holiday cheer! Featuring a live performance by The Persuasions Orchestra and a delicious tri tip & chicken dinner catered by Southfork Catering. Celebrate the season with friends and neighbors in a festive winter wonderland setting. Dress to impress and dance the night away! Tickets are $40 per person with assigned seating. REMEMBERING THE 60s. Sunday, Feb. 1, doors open at 6:30 pm. Step back in time and relive the golden era of music with Remembering The 1960s – A Tribute to Four Iconic Singers, a dazzling 90-minute live musical celebration honoring the unforgettable voices of Bobby Darin, Connie Francis, Lesley Gore, and Ray Charles. Showtime is 7 to 8:30 pm. Tickets are $20 per person with assigned seating. LORI STONE AND THE CITY OF MURRIETA SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH AND RESOURCES Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10 am in the Auditorium. DOCUMENT SHREDDING Saturday, Feb. 7, 9 am to noon. Are you concerned about identity theft? You should be! Here's your chance to shred and get rid of all those personal documents you no longer need. An industrial-sized shredder will be available at the Clubhouse parking lot between 9 am and 12 pm, or until the truck is full. It certainly is the easiest way to get rid of all that paper. There is no need to remove staples, but please do remove any large binder clips and all paper clips.