Santa’s Workshop at the CORE brightens holiday spirit

Ayoung Jo
December 16, 2015

Three decorated gingerbread houses are put on display at the Santa’s Workshop at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. In addition to these, there were smaller gingerbread houses that children at the Santa’s Workshop could make for themselves. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Three decorated gingerbread houses are put on display at the Santa’s Workshop at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. In addition to these, there were smaller gingerbread houses that children at the Santa’s Workshop could make for themselves. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Volunteer Marissa Sorrells prepares for the Santa’s Workshop event by sprinkling paper confetti on tables in the recreation room of the CORE, Coppell’s aquatic and recreation center, on Dec.12. Sorrells came to help out with the event with her grandmother, Shelley Abraham, who is the Recreation Supervisor at Coppell Parks and Recreation Department. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Volunteer Marissa Sorrells prepares for the Santa’s Workshop event by sprinkling paper confetti on tables in the recreation room of the CORE, Coppell’s aquatic and recreation center, on Dec.12. Sorrells came to help out with the event with her grandmother, Shelley Abraham, who is the Recreation Supervisor at Coppell Parks and Recreation Department. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Recreation supervisor Shelley Abraham makes snacks in preparation for the Santa’s workshop event at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. Abraham made “marshmallow pops” by sticking large marshmallows on colored straws, dunking them in green candy melts and covering them with sprinkles. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Recreation supervisor Shelley Abraham makes snacks in preparation for the Santa’s workshop event at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. Abraham made “marshmallow pops” by sticking large marshmallows on colored straws, dunking them in green candy melts and covering them with sprinkles. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Volunteer Morgan Maxwell prepares the “Grinch Juice” for the children and their parents at the Santa’s Workshop at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. Maxwell made the “Grinch Juice” by combining a green icecream with Canada Dry soda. The attendees enjoyed the “Grinch Juice” and cookies while they waited for the Grinch to come in the room. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Volunteer Morgan Maxwell prepares the “Grinch Juice” for the children and their parents at the Santa’s Workshop at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. Maxwell made the “Grinch Juice” by combining a green icecream with Canada Dry soda. The attendees enjoyed the “Grinch Juice” and cookies while they waited for the Grinch to come in the room. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Children attending the Santa’s Workshop write their letters to Santa at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. They later had the chance to present their letters to Santa and take pictures while sitting on his lap. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Children attending the Santa’s Workshop write their letters to Santa at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. They later had the chance to present their letters to Santa and take pictures while sitting on his lap. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Recreation Supervisor Shelley Abraham asks the names of all of the children at the Santa’s Workshop at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. Abraham got the children excited by clapping and introduced the Grinch as he came into the room. (Video below) Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Recreation Supervisor Shelley Abraham asks the names of all of the children at the Santa’s Workshop at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. Abraham got the children excited by clapping and introduced the Grinch as he came into the room. (Video below) Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Coppell residents take pictures of their children with Mr. and Mrs.Claus at the Santa’s workshop at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. The children told Santa what presents they wished to receive for Christmas and gave him their letters. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Coppell residents take pictures of their children with Mr. and Mrs.Claus at the Santa’s workshop at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. The children told Santa what presents they wished to receive for Christmas and gave him their letters. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Children gather around to listen to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”, a book written by Dr.Seuss, at the Santa’s Workshop at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. Cindy Lou Who read the book aloud while the Grinch acted it out for the children. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Children gather around to listen to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”, a book written by Dr.Seuss, at the Santa’s Workshop at the CORE, formerly known as Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, on Dec.12. Cindy Lou Who read the book aloud while the Grinch acted it out for the children. Photo by Ayoung Jo.