Community Options Holiday Party

On Thursday, December 17th, Community Options held our annual holiday party at the Hilton Hotel in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Once again, the event was a great success, with over 600 guests attending this festive celebration.

Unlike most other organization’s holiday festivities, Community Options’ party was for our New Jersey staff and the people we support (along with their families and friends), making it a truly special celebration of our organization and its mission. President/CEO Robert Stack spoke to the crowd before dinner, thanking everyone for taking the time to celebrate together in this busy holiday season. He told the staff that we should be proud of our achievements this year, as Community Options expanded in this tough economy and escaped the threat of layoffs that have plagued many other organizations. Mr. Stack recognized our hard working and passionate staff before making sure to bring attention to the people who are the center of our organization: those who we support. More than anything, this party was a celebration of their accomplishments over the past year.

Dinner, served buffet style, was delicious and included an array of selections, such as a make your own Caesar salad station and carving station. Crowd favorites included the vegetarian lasagna and chicken parmigiana (along with the mini cheeseburger hor'dourves served during the cocktail hour), but guests raved about all of the dishes.

After dinner came the most anticipated part of the evening: the dancing. The people we support, many coming from our group homes, were the life of the party! As usual, the dance floor was packed, especially after the DJ played the crowd favorite “Cha Cha Slide” and many of our staff decided to join in as well. With a mix of holiday, pop, and oldies, there was music for everyone to enjoy during the evening.

Thanks to everyone who made the night a success. Their hard work and dedication really paid off, making the holiday party once again one of the highlights of the year!