Free Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 19th!

SOMa_Two_Towns_For_All_Ages said:

Free Thanksgiving dinner

2 to 4 pm

Sunday Nov. 19th 

our lady of sorrows

All are welcome! 

RSVP appreciated

Poster states that this event is for seniors (older adults).  When you write all are welcome does that mean the event is open to people of all ages?

joan_crystal said:

Poster states that this event is for seniors (older adults).  When you write all are welcome does that mean the event is open to people of all ages?

non-sectarian

but I'm sure a hungry person won't be turned away! 

If interested in going, be sure to RSVP.

This event has been held for many years at OLS, and to my knowledge, is intended for Seniors.  But as the previous poster implies, I doubt anyone would be turned away.  
If you show up with four adults and 8 kids from 2 to 18, I can't guarantee my previous statement. 

This flyer doesn't mention making a reservation, which I remember was required in the past.  They might be changing how they do things. It never hurts to call the church ahead of time, rather than being closed out or turned away because they don't have enough  food.  (Phone number in flyer is the office.  It MAY flip over to rectory when office is closed, but not sure.)

Juniemoon said:

This event has been held for many years at OLS, and to my knowledge, is intended for Seniors.  But as the previous poster implies, I doubt anyone would be turned away.  
If you show up with four adults and 8 kids from 2 to 18, I can't guarantee my previous statement. 

This flyer doesn't mention making a reservation, which I remember was required in the past.  They might be changing how they do things. It never hurts to call the church ahead of time, rather than being closed out or turned away because they don't have enough  food.  (Phone number in flyer is the office.  It MAY flip over to rectory when office is closed, but not sure.)

The flyer says RSVP in a 'sticker' to the second paragraph with the phone number and email address. 

krnl said:

The flyer says RSVP in a 'sticker' to the second paragraph with the phone number and email address. 

Yep, I missed that.

There have been repeated reminders in mass announcements and I assume in the weekly bulletins for weeks now.  

I do NOT pick up a bulletin every week  I have not seen this flyer except for here on MOL.

What makes this dinner work is that parishioners sign up to bring a certain amount of a requested food beforehand.  They also volunteer to give rides to and from the dinner for those who need them, they serve the dinner and clean up afterwards.

I presume the church keeps an eye on RSVPs and the amount of food that has been committed to be donated, so they can, if necessary. make up the difference.  I really don't know.

If you're planning to attend and have not RSVP'D, my suggestion is that you do so ASAP.