<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>
On December 9th, approximately 100 ladies gathered at Modern Jewelers to enjoy some wonderful hors d’oeuvres and wine along with some time to chat with friends, do some Christmas shopping, and get themselves in the holiday spirit.

As always, Kevin and Rosemary Cuppia and son Chase were generous hosts and rumor has it that their famous “grab bags” sold out. Somehow I think some personal purchases crept in there along with the holiday gifts.

So as I wandered around the Bay Street store, two things struck me. One was that there were about 85 items I would love to own (not counting the fine jewelry) sitting on the tables and shelves as I looked around and two, how enthusiastic the crowd was about bringing a gift – or two or three – for underprivileged children involved with the Neighborhood Outreach Connection. All in all, Santa would have been proud. Everybody seemed to benefit for this great night. Thanks Modern Jewelers.

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