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Photos: Hopkinton Lions Santa meet-and-greet for children with special needs

by | Dec 21, 2022 | Featured, Featured: Features

The Hopkinton Lions Club held its annual meet-and-greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday afternoon at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.

The event provides an opportunity for children with special needs such as autism, ADHD and physical disabilities to talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus and sit for pictures in a low-stress environment — quiet, no lines, low music and bright lights. Children were able to color and play with puzzles while enjoying refreshments.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Christine Snow of Sunshine Photography, and Muffin House Cafe helped to make the event a success — along with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Lions Santa

CHRISTINE SNOW/SUNSHINE PHOTOGRAPHY

Lions Santa

CHRISTINE SNOW/SUNSHINE PHOTOGRAPHY

Lions Santa

CHRISTINE SNOW/SUNSHINE PHOTOGRAPHY

Lions Santa

CHRISTINE SNOW/SUNSHINE PHOTOGRAPHY

Lions Santa

CHRISTINE SNOW/SUNSHINE PHOTOGRAPHY

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