The completion of the new ARK Hills Spa Annex earlier this year came as the perfect impetus for the residence's first-ever holiday party, on Friday, December 11. With a start time of 6:00pm, it was the perfect event for families and those with young children. Staff dressed up in costumes depicting Christmas icons and popular children's characters, and greeted guests as they arrived in the bright, open Spa Annex.

In the inner room of the Spa Annex, the staff of ARK Hills Spa had set up a wonderful array of delicious but fresh and healthy food for the occasion. There were also chairs and tables for those who wanted to eat in a more relaxed atmosphere. But in the outer room of the Spa Annex, it was a much livelier scene.

Gym mats spread out on the floor provided a space for the children to play, and the staff had been thoughtful enough to bring an assortment of toys and games just for this purpose. Colorful balloons and streamers decorated the room, and guests wore paper hats that they were given upon entering the Spa Annex. In the attached golf practice range, staff had set up a temporary putting green. Participants who got their ball into the hole were given small prizes.

The highlight of the evening came at 6:45pm, when one of the night front desk staff, Mr. Maejima, performed a magic show with the assistance of other residence staff. All of the attendees of the party, especially the children, delighted in watching Mr. Maejima perform trick after trick using colorful scarves, pieces of rope, and sheets of newspaper. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, signaling that the staff had chosen the evening's entertainment well.

Kelly