A Night to Remember: The Givens Aldersgate Holiday Gala

On a crisp December evening, the Givens Aldersgate community came alive with holiday cheer and celebration as residents, team members, and guests gathered for the annual Gala, a night dedicated to honoring accomplishments and strengthening the bonds that make Givens Communities so special.

From the moment visitors arrived, they were greeted by a breathtaking display: a runway of twinkling Christmas lights and beautifully adorned trees lining the pathway to the entrance. The festive glow set the tone for an evening filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness.

Inside, the atmosphere was nothing short of magical. The venue sparkled with elegant décor, creating a warm and inviting space where friendships flourished. Guests were welcomed with trays of delectable appetizers, and the soothing melodies of a live pianist added a sophisticated touch to the celebration. Conversations flowed easily as residents and guests mingled, sharing stories and laughter over drinks.

One of the evening’s highlights was the photo booth, a lively corner where residents posed for pictures with friends, capturing memories that will be cherished for years to come. The smiles and camaraderie reflected the heart of the Givens Aldersgate community, a place where everyone feels at home.

As the night unfolded, it became clear that this Gala was more than just an event. It was a celebration of achievements, a testament to the power of community, and a joyful kickoff to the holiday season. The Philanthropy Committee’s thoughtful planning and attention to detail ensured that every guest felt welcomed and appreciated.

Looking ahead, the success of this year’s Gala promises many more evenings of celebration and connection. For now, we carry forward the warmth of this unforgettable night and the shared commitment to making Givens Communities a place where generosity and friendship thrive.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Givens Communities!

Larry Ammons
Ed and Becky Anderson
William and Kathryn Anderson
Martha Avett
George Baker
Anonymous
Sara Barney
Margaret A. Bealmear
Harold and Margaret Beaumont
Robert Bebb
Donald and Louisa Bender
John and Marilyn Bergman
Charlotte Lunsford Berry
Victor Berry
Wesley Bessel
Mary Bethea
Reeve and Lila Betts
Samuel Bittner
Embree Blackard
Robert and Jean Bolinder
Eleaner Bond
Lynne Boone
Pauline Brawley
Jere and Elizabeth Bristle
Evelyn Brookshire
Eleanore Brown
Melvin Buller
George and Amber Burnham
Mary Calhoun
William and Theoleen Cannon
Day and Blanche Carper
Audrie Celley
Sam and Clara Childs
Thayer and Mamie Church
John Cieszko
Stephanie Coleman
Roger Congdon
Reginald and Carolyn Cooke
Anonymous
Mabel Corpening
Mary Virginia Cowan
Oliver and Eugenia Cross
Eddie and Betty Dalton
Thomas and Ruth Davis

Margaret Annora Day
William and Marion Depp
Jane Dewar
Sara Dixon
David and Judy Doob
Tom and Eleaner Duffy
Fletcher Dunbar
Alfred and Agnita Dupree
Raymond and Iva Endicott
Helen Eshelman
Anonymous
William and Susan Fox
David and Mary Franks
Brice and Thelma Gambill
Martha Game
Sherron Geiger
Norman and Myrle Gengler
Katherine Gettman
Hazel Gilbert
Mary Alice Gleason
Woodrow and Hazel Greene
Lorraine Gribbens
Greely and Lucile Griffin
Doris Haddock
Fred Hale
Theodore and Elizabeth Hallenbeck
Pat Hankinson
Ed and Byrniece Hansbrough
Elton and Aline Hansens
James and Evelyn Hanson
Nell Harden
Edward and Susan Hardin
Thornton and Evelyn Hawkins
Malcolm and Nan Hayes
Chester and Annie Pool Helgoth
Robert and Lucille Helwig
Grayce Henry
Donald Hood
Kenneth and Elizabeth Hood
Margaret Horner
Barbara Howard
Sue Howell
Mary Louise Hunley
Frank and Elizabeth Hyde

Evan and Anna Jenkins
Joseph and Celeste Jenkins
Louise Johnson
Will and Carlotta Jordan
Sally Jeanne Kappler
Lynn Eddy and Don Kessler
Reverends Raymond and Marjory Kiess
Allen Kirk
Theodore and Ruth Kirk
Leslie Kobik
Buddy and Mary Kyles
Kenneth and Marian LaRowe
Elmer and Beverly Lee
Eric and Connie Lincke
William Locke
Karla Longree
Everett and Reba Lowman
Edward and Alvera Luss
Anonymous
Johnnie Manwaring
Mortimer and Betty Marks
Glenn and Dorothy Marlow
Margaret McClelland
Doris McCleskey
Walter and Kay McGuire
Donald and Alice McLennan
Richard and Lois Mershon
Ron Mitchell
Bonnie Louise Moore
Francis and Janice Morris
Beulah Moses
Richard Mueller
Horwood and Francelle Myers
John Nieburg
Donald and Doris Novy
Mary Nyland
Virginia O’Shaughnessy
Kathleen Pacetti
Anonymous
Gene Parks
Martha Patterson
George and Bessie Philpot
Anonymous
Bill and Betty Richardson

Therman and Christine Richie
Bill and Joetta Rinehart
Ernest Rosenau
Martha Rowlett
Bertha Rymer
Philip and Louise Sales
Ruth Schultz
Clifford and Lois Scott
Henry Sechrist
George and Polly Shimrak
Frances Slack
Bretney and Coleman Smith
Ethel Smith
Frances Smith
Ruth Smith
Constance Spangenberg
Hal and Alberta Starnes
Lois Steedle
Robert and Marilyn Stubbs
Letha Sutton
Sylvia Swink
Doris Thibodeau
Paul and Edna Thompson
John and Phyllis Titmus
Esther Toreson
Walter and Nancy Trapp
Joe and Mary Van Sickle
Donald and Anne Watrous
Blanche Weaver
Thomas and Gene West
Ray and Katherine Whatley
Francis and Clara Whitehead
Paula Whittaker
Hubert and Joan Williams
Elizabeth Wilson
Eric and Katherine Wilson
Mary Wilson
Joseph Winkler
Richard Wood
Forest and Frances Wright
K. Lee and Harry Wright
Greta Yager
Sandee Yost
Norman and Barbara Young