Joint Junior Optimist Clubs Support “Breakfast with Santa”
On Saturday, December 7th, members from the Carmel Valley Middle School Junior Optimist Club, and the Canyon Crest Academy Junior Optimist Club, both sponsored by the Del Mar – Solana Beach Optimist Club helped with the setup, serving, and cleanup at the San Dieguito County Park’s “Breakfast With Santa” event. They prepared the stage for Santa’s arrival and photo opportunities, helped with food service, and cleaned up after the event.

Joint JOI CCA-CVMS Clubs Selfie at the end of the Breakfast With Santa event.
Left to right: Pavan C, Priya C, & Hari W, Sophia C, Hana O, Julianne S, & Eric L

Left to right: Pavan C, Priya C, & Hari W, Sophia C, Hana O, Julianne S, & Eric L
Thanks to Ranger Alejandro and Ranger Gaby for inviting our Junior Optimist Clubs to help at the San Dieguito County Park events. And thanks to all the JOI Club members who showed up to help out.
Write up – Baking Project at Ronald McDonald House
On Sunday December 8th, nine members of the Canyon Crest Academy Junior Optimist Club went to the Ronald McDonald House to make holiday treats for the families of kids being treated in Rady Children’s Hospital. With some efficient teamwork, the group was able to complete their menu of baked treats that comprised gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, blueberry muffins, vanilla and chocolate frosted cupcakes and triple chocolate brownies.

Attendees (from left to right): Hannah W, Ryan C, Priya C, Rohan A, Hari W, Aanika D, Madison S, Sydney S, & Kaylin H
Thanks to Mrs Wentworth & Mrs Cressy for chaperoning, driving and helping gather supplies & equipment.
