“Just the look on their faces knowing that they have been blessed during the holidays, that’s what Christmas is all about,” she said. Silvas also appreciates attending any events when she can watch the families come in to pick up the toys. “Now that I’m a Glamma, I need to see what the latest and greatest toys are on the market.” “I’m always eager to hear how much fun they had picking out the toys, because some of them don’t have little ones at home to shop for, or they do and they say they got the same toy for a grandchild,” Silvas said. She enjoys collecting the toys from the patrons of the casino. Soboba Foundation President Dondi Silvas acknowledges that these past few years have been very difficult for everyone, especially the little ones. The toy drive has allowed as many as 50 nonprofits and child-based groups to present toys to young families each year. Planning early, expectations are high to exceed 5,000 this year, enough to provide for the groups that depend on this assistance each holiday season. The new island green will be the centerpiece of view enhancement from the replacement casino.Last year’s drive collected 4,100 toys, the lowest amount in the history of the event. The course has been designed by Cary Bickler, the renowned golf course architect who did the original redesign when the Tribe acquired the golf course. Soboba Casino General Manager Scott Sirois, an avid golfer, said one of the primary amenities he is looking forward to is the addition of a Signature Island green on the redesigned golf course. The pool area, which includes a grassy area for events, will have a transparent barrier separating it from the golf course to offer a spectacular view for guests. 'The grading is nearly completed and the location for the 8,300 sq.ft. 'Tom (Groenendal of CW Driver) is working from above, below and both sides all at once,' said Arif Siddique, President and Managing Member of Sicon, LLC. The frame of the resort’s six-story hotel is evident at the southeast corner of the site. Along with the final touches on the steel framing, workers have also been installing all the utility 'guts' so the infrastructure is solid.Ĭonduit and power sources are being installed underground with connections to upper levels being built. With the final 'bones' being put in place, construction on the Soboba Casino replacement project is moving inward.

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