Santa and the Mayor host annual breakfast at the Libro Centre

Josh Lenz, left; and Lisa Wright brough their children River, Jack and three-month-old twins Lovely and Atlas to meet Santa.

The Libro Centre in Amherstburg was bursting with activity on Sunday morning with hockey games, Tots on the Turf and a visit from a couple of very special guests.

It was the annual Breakfast with Santa and the Mayor, and for dozens of children and their families it was a time to get in another visit with the Jolly Old Elf.

Josh Lenz and Lisa Wright of Amherstburg brought their four children including three-month-old twins, Atlas and Lovely who joined their siblings, River and Jack.

“They are three months old and this is their first Christmas. This is pretty special and we have family visiting from out of town so we wanted to show them what Amherstburg has,” said Lenz.

There were two breakfast sittings, one at 9 a.m. and another at 10:30 a.m. which were cooked up by Tim Stanley. Pancakes and sausages were a big hit. Prior to Santa joining in the fun, there was a lot of work to be put in colouring Christmas-themed pictures.

Emily O’Reilly and Mayor Michael Prue with Santa’s List of good girls and boys. Breakfast with Santa and the Mayor was last Sunday morning.

“Christmas is a very special time for everyone. It’s a time for peace and love,” said Mayor Michael Prue.

The mayor gave a special thanks to town staff member Emily O’Reilly and several others who helped organize and host the event.

And while young Isla Jurkiewicz who was meeting Santa for the first time was a little reluctant to get her picture taken with Santa, nevertheless she was filled with curiosity and when Santa arrived with his bells jingling, she had a tough time keeping her eyes off of him.

When asked what he would like to see Amherstburg get for Christmas, the mayor did not hesitate, saying that he hopes a deal with a new company can be reached to purchase Diageo.

Santa and the Mayor host annual breakfast at the Libro Centre

By Fred Groves