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International Peace Tree Decorated by Au Pair in America

Cindy Garruba, Neighbor
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On Sunday, December 8th the Suffolk Cluster of Au Pair in America gathered to decorate a holiday tree for Stony Brook Village's Promenade of Trees.  Host families, au pairs and Community Counselor, Cindy Garruba decorated a beautiful tree with handmade ornaments. Over several years au pairs have made these ornaments at one of the cluster meetings at Cindy's house.  This year the au pairs painted peace signs celebrating their home countries.  It is a truly International Holiday Tree!

There was a petting zoo, puppet show, carol singers and lots of fun while the crowd waited for Santa Claus to arrive.

Santa arrived in a horse drawn carriage!  Then the kids lined up and waited to tell Santa their holiday wishes.

To learn more about Au Pair in America, call Cindy Garruba at 631-591-3573 or go to www.aupairinamerica.com

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