The greater Bathurst region once again this Christmas had a very successful Spirit of Christmas campaign to support many senior citizens in the area. Although this project brings many aspects of the community together, it is from local ASD-N schools that much of the generosity and effort is received not to mention organization and logistics. More than 200 local seniors who might have otherwise done without and would have had very little human contact over the Christmas season, were personally presented in their homes with bags of goodies and gifts as well as a bit of financial support in some cases. The involvement of hundreds of donors and volunteers from the community raises the awareness of the needs of others and so the “Spirit of Christmas” spreads far and wide. This year’s campaign raised $50 000 worth of gifts and supplies, enough to share also with five local nursing homes. Inclement weather on “sorting day” prevented the usual involvement of school children in putting the hundreds of carrier bags but the job got done and deliveries with Santa’s assistance were made on schedule. To see photos visit A Generous Community .