William Dickey
"We wanted to retire somewhere with mountains
and the lake. When we came to Weiss Lake it just
felt like home," Rich Weiss explains.
Taking the true meaning of the holiday season
to heart, the women of the association want
the tour to be more than a trail of beautifully
decorated homes. Proceeds support many local
charities and projects the group has adopted.
"There is so much need and this is one of the
ways we are able to give back," says Chris Dendy,
this year's tour organizer. "Last year we were
able to donate $2,000 to local food banks, $1,300
to local schools and we provide scholarships to
local students."
The organization makes a large impact on the
community, giving to needy families, providing
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education through community seminars, training
for teachers and tutoring for students, and hosting
book fairs in the elementary schools.
"We look forward to this tour every year,"
Dendy says.
Show us how you celebrate holidays throughout
the year on the lake. Send any story ideas or
photos to G2Shorelines@southernco.com.
- Allison Westlake, Alabama Power
special to shorelines
Top: Nell Oliver and Chris Dendy, members of the Women's Club of Weiss Lake,
at The Secret Bed and Breakfast, one of the homes on the tour. Bottom: A boat on
display during the annual Lay Lake Christmas Boat Parade.
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