Geraldine Schafer, left, of Slatington, provides baking tips and instructions on how to make pastries, gingerbread houses, and other baking delights to the Tamaqua Salvation Army Older and Bolder Senior Group during its Halloween Party. Some of Schafer's gingerbread houses will be part of the display beginning Nov. 27 at the Toys For Tots Gingerbread Contest held via the Restaurant at the Station.