December 2011
Happy Holidays from Horizon at 77th!
The holidays are in full swing! Stockings are hung with care, presents are wrapped and the eggnog is flowing! And, even though it doesn’t feel like it outside, Christmas is just a few days away. Christmas at the beach is a wonderful time of year. Holiday shows are packing the crowds into the theatres and the malls are full of shoppers looking for that last minute gift. Still stumped about what to get that person on your list who is so hard to buy for every year? How about a Horizon at 77th gift certificate – give the gift of a vacation!
News from Horizon at 77th
Thanksgiving at Horizon was a huge hit! With a crew of only 10 Food & Beverage staff, Shoreline Cafe served 171 adults and 30 children. Guests seemed to enjoy the feast. Even better, they enjoyed not having to clean up when it was all over! Check out the photos on Facebook.
News from the Beach
Who doesn’t love driving through neighborhoods during the holiday season and seeing all the beautifully decorated and lit houses? There are subdivisions and streets around the country known for their festive displays, many times fueled by an intense but friendly neighbor rivalry of who puts on the biggest show.
In Myrtle Beach this season, there’s a new attraction that is sure to please all of us who get a kick out of seeing Christmas lights synchronized with holiday music. Shadrack Productions, from Tennessee, has set up a drive-through Christmas light and music spectacular at the Myrtle Beach Pelican’s stadium – BB&T Field.
Once the sun sets – and lasting until 10 PM – visitors can drive their cars through a mile and a half maze of hundreds of thousands of LED lights synchronized perfectly with Christmas tunes that play through their car radios. After completing the drive, guests make their way over to “Santa’s Village” where they can have their photo taken with Santa and enjoy refreshments and entertainment.
The show runs through January 5, 2012 and costs $25 per carload, with rates available for buses and activity vans. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Red Cross, Salvation Army and the Grand Strand Humane Society. BB&T Field is located at 1251 21st Avenue North in Myrtle Beach. Don’t miss it!
Employee Spotlight
Ana Milena Aristizabal | Engineering Dispatcher Ana Milena dispatches all the work orders to the staff and makes sure everything gets done. She is originally from Columbia, South America.
Ana Milena has been with the company for 10 years and is married with 2 sons. She loves to spend time with her family when not working, playing games especially.
"I can say that Ana is the heart of our engineering department. She is admired and well-liked by her team members and always goes the extra mile - no matter how busy she might be. She made the Christmas display you see in this photo. We are extremely fortunate to have Ana Milena as part of our hotel family," said Debbie Braden, Horizon at 77th General Manager.
Groups
Granite State Flash – This December, Whispering Pine Golf course will host the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. More than 3,000 young athletes will participate in the event and the Grande Shores and Horizon are pleased to welcome the Granite State Flash!
As per their website, “Granite State Flash (GSF) is a Manchester, New Hampshire based USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country program for children ages seven through eighteen. The team practices in Manchester, N.H. from late October to early December, and competes in the New England, Regional and National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championship competitions. The focus of the Flash program is running as a life long pursuit, team competition, sportsmanship, and increasing personal fitness levels.” (www.granitestateflash.com). Grande Shore and Horizon would like to wish all everyone in GSF best of luck!!
Do you have a special occasion on the horizon? Our group sales department can assist you with planning any event - whether it's a family reunion, birthday celebration or wedding. Or if you are looking for the perfect venue for a professional event, look no further - as we can host business meetings, corporate retreats, board meetings or small conventions.
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Guest Comments
"The Horizon is the best place I have ever stayed at in the US. I will not stay anyplace else while visiting Myrtle Beach. Your staff is very professional and you have given me nothing but the best service. I enjoy The facility and the rooms are the greatest. I feel like it's a home away from home. The view of the ocean and the scenery is the best. I love this place. Thanks for the warmth and the great experiences you provide. Thank You!" Shirley Jones, Fort Jackson, SC
"We love coming to the Horizon. Everybody makes us feel like we are the most important people there. The place is always maintained so well. It is hard to find any fault with this resort. That General Manager is such a sweetheart. Keep up the good work and hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year." Vicki Gless, Ravenna, OH
Fun in the Sun
Did you know? No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, and purple.Read more!
Monthly Recipe - Heavenly Divinity Full Recipe
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