The Annual Luminaria Walk and Buffet features 600 farolitos glowing in the dusk Wednesday at Aspen Ridge and Sombrillo Nursing Home. The farolitos were featured in the Los Alamos Retirement Community’s Annual Luminaria Walk and Buffet. The oganization has hosted the event for approximately eight years. ‘The event is just an open house to say thank you to the community and showcase our facilities,’ said Los Alamos Retirement Community Director Stella Terrazas. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Ken Grady plays Santa Claus during the Luminaria Walk and Buffet. Ursula Guthormsen pays him a visit. Grady said he has portrayed the jolly old elf for 10 years. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The Luminaria Walk features a few personalized farolitos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Community Liaison Cynthia Goldblatt gets into the holiday spirit during the Luminaria Walk and Buffet. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The community enjoys dinner Wednesday night at Sombrillo Nursing Home. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Pat Rubin, left, and Joan Sessington enjoy desserts Wednesday night at Aspen Ridge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Luc Lawyer, left, and David Hayworth enjoy a holiday dinner at Sombrillo Nursing Home. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Activity Director Nakiva Mirabal serves dinner to Nicole Hernandez during the Luminara Walk and Buffet. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Nursing Director Wendi Wolfe prepares to serve a hungry crowd. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com