Patterson Garden Club donates to Toys for Tots

Patterson Garden Club held a Christmas gathering Dec. 13 at the office of Pilant Court Reporting in Patterson. Co-hostesses were Ginger Griffin and Iris Roy. Members brought in a large collection of toys to donate to the St. Mary Detachment, Marine Corps League Toys for Tots Campaign, a club tradition. A donation was also made to Patterson Healthcare Center for Christmas gifts. Members played Christmas games and shared a meal. The next meeting will be Jan. 17. Displaying the donated toys are, from left, Evelyn Estay, Linda Thomas, Lisa Wilson, Sharon Larson, Donna Bates-Ruffin, Roy and Griffin.