Staff and residents at three Maroondah hostels were treated to a special luncheon last week to ring in the festive season. Maroondah Council worked with Bellden Lodge in Croydon, Dunelm in Croydon and L'Abri in Ringwood throughout the year - in conjunction with the Salvation Army, EastCare, Hope City Mission and Eastern Access Community Health - to link clients to programs, agencies and services. Pictured are, front, Maroondah community development officer Amanda Bellah and Natalie Staton and Michele Scott from EACH, and back, Basil Beilby and Major Di Corkery from the Ringwood Salvation Army, and Mick Emery from EastCare. Picture: Rob Carew