Jack Barry, spouse May Pon, and SHARP again hosted a winter solstice luncheon, featuring tender, tasty turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, veggies, salad, apple pie, tea, and coffee, plus the usual incredible array of potluck donations.

During the luncheon, SHARP presented its 2016 Local Hero award to Alice Xavier for her seminal, persistent, and inspirational work in helping to create and maintain the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps.

As part of the award, SHARP donated $500 to two local charities chosen by Alice: Self-Help for the Elderly and Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood Association’s fund for the improvement of Golden Gate Heights Park. 

We were entertained by a talented young classical guitarist from our neighborhood, Morgan Vallat.