By Paula Scott

The Beatitudes Belles set a beautiful Thanksgiving table for more than 35 and prepared an eat-in or take-out feast for some 150 diners on Tuesday, November 22. The free meal was open to all with an RSVP. 

The community center at 210 N. Main St. was filled with the delicious scent of turkey, gravy, dressing, etc., etc. Stacks of desserts were hidden in styrofoam containers. We can only imagine the pots and pans to be washed.

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Just prior to the sign-in table, a large quantity of poinsettia plants were being given away as a Thanksgiving gift from the Kay Rex family.

Director Deb Curlis gathered volunteers for a photo op and prayer. Many of the volunteers were easy to spot in their sunny yellow Beatitudes shirts.

Beatitudes services including this Thanksgiving meal are provided free of charge. They are funded through a combination of thrift store receipts, private donations and grant monies. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
- December 3 Childrens’ shopping event during Merry on Main.
- December 20 community meal will be served from 4:00-5:30. RSVPs are requested.

Beatitudes Community Center is open 12:00-5:00 p.m., Tuesday-Friday and 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday. It will be closed December 23-24 as well as December 30-31.

For information about volunteer opportunities, phone 419-788-9459, email [email protected] or stop by the center.

Check out the Beatitudes newsletter HERE.