Author: Gladstone Manor Editor

Jingle Judge Award

Jingle Judge Award

The “Jingle Judges” have included our Holiday Tree and Island display in their list of best-decorated for the holidays in Lansdowne Borough, under the category of “Best Community Display”.


We invite you to attend the Council meeting on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Borough Hall to be recognized for the neighborhood’s hard work and creativity.

January 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes

January 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was on Zoom at 6:30 P.M.

Members in attendance were as follows;

Jason, John, Rosemary, Alexandria, Leonard, Nancy

Treasury Report was presented for December with addition of $70.00 for PECO billed received.

Donations year to date were $174.00

Topics covered was a recap of the Christmas Tree Lighting, Donations, Setup and breakdown of our event. Flashlites were a hit and suggest if anyone has some more things to donate next year.

Received notice that Marshall, our Santa moved to Florida.

We have to find a new volunteer for next year. We have Suit but need to get a new hat. Leo to ask someone we see in the neighborhood, Crossing Guard

Leo to setup pictures for an upcoming event of Gladstone history, we need pictures, maps, etc. if anyone has some.

Anthany N to take down Santa House and be stored at Alex house, this year maybe get something more sturdy, but this was a beautiful house.

Alex has Santa Mailbox and keys.

We want to send out letters to folks who donated to GGCA.

Lansdowne Boro sent a letter to us to be recognized on February 1, at 7:00 P.M. for decorations.

Requested to send a letter of Thank you” to Marshall for his dedication for us.

Also, thank Anthony and Nick for beautiful refurbished Santa Mailbox.

To Do’s for 2023;

Jason asked if anyone wanted to be President, he was accepted by Board to continue as our President. Also question if Anthony join our Board, accepted.

Water Ice (volunteers needed)

History event of Gladstone, and a speaker, pick up Bob Bartman if possible.

Tee Shirts to be designed

Egg Hunt (volunteers needed)

Have a truck for Ice Cream Day

Nancy Jordan

Co-Secretary

Tree Lighting

Tree Lighting

Holiday Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 4:00 PM

The “Island” Parklette (DeForest and Walsh Roads)

Welcome the Holiday Season to the Manor with the annual tree lighting, featuring a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. Enjoy hot chocolate and cider, coffee, and assorted holiday treats.

(While the tree lights will be turned on rain or shine, Santa will not be able to visit, nor refreshments be served in the case of foul weather)