Olde Tyme Christmas Dinner to Serve 400 People
community · Denman Community Hall and other local kitchens
The Olde Tyme Community Christmas Dinner, a long-standing tradition on Denman Island, will serve approximately 400 people with a meal including turkeys, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and desserts. The event involves extensive volunteer coordination and includes live music, a Christmas choir, and Santa's visit. It is free to attend, supported by donations, and includes delivery of meals to those unable to attend.
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- “The Old Tyme Community Christmas Dinner may be the regular turkey with all the fixings, but the logistics are serious... The event is remarkably intergenerational... The meal is offered for free... The service now fills the community hall with two sittings... There is also live music... and Santa arrives with elves around seven.” — The Islands Grapevine – December 12th, 2019 (December 12th, 2019)
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