Dec 11, 2024 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Clairon Hotel
36035 North Paralell Road
Abbotsford,

22.00
22.00

Tickets will be available at the October 09 General Membership Meeting, otherwise please contact the Branch for ticket purchase information (Branch contact information is listed at the bottom of the Branch main webpage. Email correspondence is preferred). Ticket sales deadline is noon on November 17. Any cancellation/refund requests must be received by noon on November 25. TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!

Doors open at 11:30. This event is open to all members of Central Fraser Valley Branch (BC01) in good standing. As this is a recruitment event it will also be open to eligible potential members who are retired from or are currently employed Federal Public Service employees, RCMP, Canadian Forces and retired Federal Judges. As well, people who have been honourably discharged from the CAF who are non-pensioned veterans. Spouses or survivors are also welcomed. NOTE: We will be collecting non-perishable food items or cash donations at this event for the Abbotsford and Mission food banks.

NORTH POLE CHRISTMAS LUNCH BUFFET: Rustic and traditional bread display. SALADS: Handpicked seasonal greens, chard ancho chili vinaigrette (DF, GF, V), masala yogurt dressing (GF). Classic caesar salad, house made dressing, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, sour dough croutons. Roasted squash & spinach salads, bacon, toasted pecans, crispy shallots, maple vinaigrette (DF, GF). Korean cucumber & carrot salad, green onion, sesame seeds, gochujang dressing (DF, GF, V). Kale & brussel sprout coleslaw, radicchio, pickled quince, candied almonds. Golden raisin, quince cider vinaigrette (DF, GF, V). Wild rice & roasted squash salad, yarrow duck confit, toasted hazelnuts. Dried cranberry, sage dressing (DF, GF, V). Za'atar roasted fall vegetable salad, dried apricot, mini yogurt, sumac parsley dressing (GF). Marinated tomato salad, roasted fennel, olives, grilled haloumi, arugula, roasted garlic basil vinaigrettes (GF). Roasted yam & sweet potato salad, jalapeno, cilantro, cotija, chimichurri dressing (GF). HOT DISHES: Oven roasted fraser valley turkey, house baked herb focaccia, cranberry apricot stuffing. Traditional pan gravy with fresh sage, orange cranberry apple chutney. Penne pasta, spinach, chard cherry tomato, pepper & olive caponata, roasted pepper cream. Bocconcini, toasted pine nuts. Buttermilk whipped potato, mascarpone & leek cream, crispy leeks, parmesan, olive oil. Maple roasted root vegetables. FESTIVE DESSERTS: Cheesecakes, tortes, house made flans, Christmas yule logs, assorted festive baking. Candy canes, mandarin oranges. Sliced fruit display. BEVERAGES: Freshly brewed coffee and tea.

Free parking