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People filled the church hall on 27th Street for a free turkey lunch, dessert, coffee and a gift bag full of scarves, hats, gloves, warm socks, a bag of candy and a 香蕉视频直播渇un item香蕉视频直播� of their choice.

Deena, who declined to have her last name published, said she香蕉视频直播檚 been coming to the annual event for a number of years.

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Kelowna magician Leif David went from table to table performing his mind-bending tricks, while Jim Leonard played holiday music on his keyboard.

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Centrepieces and place mats at the tables featured the artwork of Beairsto Elementary School students.

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