Doubletree Hotel Main Ballroom
Omaha, Nebraska
December 8, 2011
350 long-term care residents, 75 care staff, 50 volunteer greeters, and 12 performers!
- Vans and busses arrive…
- The venue – “Doubletree Hotel”
- Arriving at the DoubleTree Hotel
- Some 300 people make their way to the Main Ballroom.
- Santa is on hand to greet people as they enter the ballroom.
- We need a concert hall with modular seating…
- Paul Falkowski, executive director opens program with a song on his soprano sax.
- Falkowski extends a warm greeting to the audience.
- Kerri Nikunen opens “Christmas in Our Hearts”
- Overhead projection helps everyone feel included.
- Kerri Nikunen is joined by Kyle Knapp
- Lighting this year was beautifully produced by Jayden and Bridget Burmeister.
- Paul Newell, resident of St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living Community reads “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
- Chef Sara Demar Cerasoli of Soup Revolution serves soup to van drivers.
- The “super custom soup van.” of Soup Revolution
- UNO student volunteers deliver Soup Revolution soup to van drivers.
- Chicken Noodle or Baked Potato with Cheddar Cheese!
- Chef Sara Demars Cerasoli – Soup Revolution
- “Christmas in Our Hearts” Volunteers – Thank You!
























































































































