Forever Young Activity Center hosting Christmas tour of homes

Peek homes at 910 and 920 CR 3234

Harlan home at 224 CR 2130

Webber home at 607 CR 3234

Christianson home at 1349 CR 3234

Robinson home at 3076 CR 3250

Posted Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:27 am

The Christmas Magic home tour sponsored by the Forever Young Activity Center in Quitman will be held Sunday, Dec. 10 featuring five homes in the Lake Lydia area.

Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at any of the homes from 1-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the center.

The tour includes the Webber home at 607 CR 3234, Peek homes at 910 and 920 CR 3234, Christianson home at 1349 CR 3234, Robinson home at 3076 CR 3250 and Harlan home at 224 CR 2130. Look for the signs.

Ticket stubs will be entered into a drawing at 5 p.m. for a $500 gift basket – need not be present to win.

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