It all begins on Sunday, December 6 when The Ritz-Carlton presents its Family Give-Back Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to noon. Youngsters will enjoy a special visit from dancers from the Westchester Ballet Company’s “Nutcracker”
Families attending are also asked to bring new unwrapped books and pajamas as a gift to the Pajama Program, a not-for-profit organization that provides new warm pajamas and new books to children in need here in the U.S. and around the world.
Many of these children live in orphanages, group homes or shelters, and many have been abused or abandoned. Since 2001, the organization has provided more than 350,000 pajamas and 140,000 books to needy children. The cost for the Family Give-Back Holiday Open House is $15 per person.
On Saturday, December 12, from 9 to 11 a.m and from 1 to 3 p.m.., the hotel offers a fun-filled Gingerbread Cookie Decorating event. Each child will receive a chef’s hat, apron, gingerbread cookies, and a decorating kit. The child with the best decorated cookie wins a special gift! Refreshments will be served. While the kids are having fun, adults can do some Holiday shopping at the spa or jewelry boutique. The cost for the Gingerbread Cookie Decorating event is $30 per person.
Then on Sunday, December 13 and 20, it’s Breakfast with Frosty and Friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Kids will have the chance to meet Frosty, Snow White and Pinocchio from Westco Production Inc.’s presentation of “Frosty the Snowman” at the Rochambeau Theater in White Plains. This is the 20th consecutive year of this production, and you’ll enjoy a performance of select numbers from the show. There will also be a sing-a-long, and don’t forget your camera! The whole family will also delight in delicious breakfast buffet that will be sure to please any palate. The cost for “Breakfast with Frosty and Friends” is just $45 per person, and children under two are free.
Space is limited, so make your reservations early by calling The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester at (914) 467-5817. Make this a Holiday season the whole family will always remember!
ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON WESTCHESTER:
The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester is the area’s premier hotel and sets new standards for hotels in the market. It features 146 luxury rooms, an award-winning spa with rooftop pool and state-of-the-
ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY L.L.C.:
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., operates 73 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, and Africa. Over 30 projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Sanya, Dublin and Beijing. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldridge, National Quality Award, which recognized outstanding customer service
