The Grey Bears 38th Annual Holiday Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, December 4 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 11:30am – 1:30pm. Come and join us for a delicious locally prepared dinner, an expanded entertainment lineup (see below) and special treats. Free for everyone age 55 years and older. Grey Bears volunteers will also deliver a holiday dinner for homebound seniors not able to attend the event, which will be delivered the following week.
Monetary donations to support this year’s dinner are gratefully accepted. If you’d like to donate or volunteer, please call 831-479-1055 or email info@greybears.org. Checks may be dropped off or mailed to Grey Bears, 2710 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz CA 95065. We thank you and see you there!
Entertainment Lineup
The Great Morgani. Santa Cruz’s greatest
costumed accordionist is returning to play welcoming songs, tunes and melodies in the Civics’ lobby starting at 11:15am.
Mele O Ke Kupuna Ukulele Group. Mele O Ke Kupuna means “music of the elders.” 12 exciting ukulele artists and stunning dancers led by Barbara Sonnenshine. More info at ukelist.com.
Ukulele Dick & Jayme Kelly Curtis. Their vocals and wild fun music brings to life the music of the 1920’s & 1930’s. Laugh and sing along. purrgirl.com/Ukuleledick.html.
Young Stars from Elaine’s Dance Studio. 25 years of peak level dance training and you’ll love these future stars as they tap and swing their way into the holidays. elainesdance.com.
Benjamin Rivers. This 10 year old violin maestro has been practicing all year getting ready for our Holiday Dinner performance. You won’t forget him.
Tehaunui Dancers. Women, teenagers and vibrant dancers perform Hawaiian and Tahitian dances. Directed by Lorraine Kinnamon. Check them out at tehaunuidance.com.
Steve Bare & the ‘60’s Project Band. Five swinging guys bringing and singing us the big hits from back in the day. You’ll remember the words and the decades.
Special entertainment thanks to stage managers Katie Heth and Nancy Heth formally of The Staircase Theatre, and Bruce Bratton of BrattonOnline.com and KZSC FM will again be the emcee, as he has been for every Grey Bears Holiday Dinner except the first one.