The Central Valley Community Resources group has held its final luncheon for Riverbank senior citizens this year, celebrating a Christmas meal. The feast was presented not only for area seniors, but also members of the community that have been helping serve those seniors during the year.

The menu included turkey breast and drumsticks, wild rice and green salad, accompanied by a choice of beverages, coffee, tea or punch.

A group of carolers visiting from the New Life Community Church of Riverbank, led the singing and performed for the seniors. They brought a list of Christmas songs they shared with the attendees during the festivities. There were 11 songs on the list, starting with ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘Deck the Halls,’ as well as favorites including ‘Jingle Bell Rock,’ ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ and ‘Silent Night,’ ‘We Wish You A Merry Christmas,’ and ending the repertoire with the upbeat ‘Feliz Navidad.’

Accompanied by a guitar, some of the singers brought percussion instruments, including maracas, a tambourine and several kinds of jingle bells.

The feast followed the singing, and everyone seemed to have a good time, celebrating the holiday season with food and friends.