This week, greetings of "Happy New Year" rang out as friends arrived for dinner which was then followed by hugs or handshakes.
For those who were not able to make it to our New Years Dinner last week, it was a wonderful time to re-connect and touch base. Many conversations focused on catching up and finding out how each other's week went to celebrate or commiserate but mostly to celebrate the beginning of the weekend.
Thanks to our wonderful team of dedicated volunteers everything went smoothly in all aspects from setup, kitchen prep, clothing, snack program, kids craft area to cleanup each person helped out where needed. We had a wonderful dinner of ham, rice, mushroom rice, baked beans, peas, green beans, along with our fabulous salad bar that included two extra special salads; chickpea with avocado, celery, onion and coriander along with a tasty bean salad. And of course the wonderful dessert bar!
Thank you to all of our friends who gave of their time to help prepare, serve and clean up from Friday's meal. We also appreciate the ongoing support of many who take the time to connect with friends in the dining room and children at the crafts and activities, to support parents and their children with the snack program and to set up and take down the gently used clothing/boots/coats.
This week we noticed quite a few new faces and had 5 new families who signed up for the snack program. The Friday night dinners continue to be a place where friends and families connect and build relationships!
Thank you. communitydinner@wsquare.ca
Isaiah 1:17 " and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help those in need."
