Clair Mineque (left) and daughter Cassandra (right) flank Placido “Dong” Mineque at the Christmas party of the Knights of Columbus, Maharlika Council 7488 last Dec. 3 in Scarborough. Cassandra delighted the audience with a couple of songs and a duet with mom Clair.

December birthday celebrants, from left, back row: Ely, Alces Silverio, Pat Lazaro, Alta Santos, (front): Sarah Lazaro and Christoplher blow candles on a chocolate cake amid cheers of family members.