By
Lorraine Glowczak
As part
of the regular Free Monday Meals Program provided by area churches and social
organizations, a free Thanksgiving dinner with all the traditional holiday
fixings will occur on Monday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m.
North
Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail will be the host of this week’s event
and will have their doors open at 4 p.m. for those who would like to gather
early.
“We are
expecting between 75 to 125 people who will come together and experience a free
and healthy Thanksgiving meal,” stated Stephen Palmer, board member of the
Monday Meals program. “There will be appetizers of celery, cream cheese and
olives for those arriving early. We will also decorate the church hall with
Thanksgiving themed decorations to provide a fun holiday atmosphere.”
Area churches
who combine resources and offer the free Monday meals every week include not
only North Windham Union Church but also St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, Faith
Lutheran Church, Windham Assembly of God, Windham Hill United Church of Christ
and Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Other social
organizations and individuals offer assistance as well and the Thanksgiving
meal on Monday will be no different. “The Girl Scouts, members from North
Gorham United Church of Christ as well as the soccer team and nursing students
from Saint Joseph’s College will help us from time to time as part of their
community service program and will be joining us for this Thanksgiving
preparation,” Palmer explained.
Palmer
also stated that the purpose of the Monday Meals Program is to provide good
food and fellowship free of charge for individuals in the Lakes Region. All are
welcomed.
For
more information about this Monday’s Thanksgiving dinner or any free Monday meal,
contact Palmer at 207-221-0734.
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