Although we are missing the winter wonderland of snow in tropical SG, don't let that dampen your Christmas spirit! Singapore is already decked out in their holiday finest and you won't want to miss the festivities on Orchard or the beautiful tree at Raffles City – right next to the home of the Fairmont Singapore.

Travel a few blocks west and you will run into us at the CAS Christmas Dinner in the Fullerton Hotel on Dec 3. CAS is raising funds in support of Food From the Heart – a local charity that collects food from very generous restaurants and hotels around town and distributes them to needy families. The night promises to be a merry one!

We are also collecting new, unwrapped toys at the High Commission of Canada office from November 25 to December 9 in specially labeled boxes. In addition, there will be a drop box at the Christmas Dinner. Don't forget to put a smile on child's face this Christmas and drop by with your donations.

Despite the busy holiday season, we managed to find one special gift for all of our members this Christmas. We do hope you like our one-size-fits-all new MLT design (and hope it doesn't wind up in the bottom of your sock drawer). I would like to thank CAS member, Sheree James who took on the role of Creative Consultant and Lead for this project and a special thank you to Marie Tuxford for implementing these changes and for her ongoing work with the MLT over the years.

On behalf of your CAS Executive Board, a very Merry Christmas to all and we will catch up with you in the New Year!

Janey Schueller, CAS President