Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

Bill desBarres, an organizer of the event, said they are expecting a couple hundred people on Christmas Day for the dinner that started back in 1980.

“We became aware, and we’re aware that there was a number of people that, because of their age and or loss of their partner, were unable to share Christmas with other people, so we thought Christmas Day was a good day to put on a turkey dinner, and we’ve done it for all those years,” desBarres said.

“We did it at a number of different venues over the years, and we’re very pleased to be able to use the Veiner Center this year. We have 30-some volunteers who prepare the venue and the meal and serve it.”

Individuals who need a ride to the dinner can note that on their application, as there will be volunteer drivers to get people to the event.

This is a project of the Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat, the Gas City Kiwanis Club and the Golden K Kiwanis Club.

The groups are also looking for volunteers for the event.

Individuals 14 years of age and older interested can reach out to Derrick Ironside at derrick.ironside@gmail.com or 403-548-5664.

The event is sponsored by South Country Co-op and the Medicine Hat Lodge.

by Jesse Gill

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

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