DUMMERSTON - Evening Star Grange and Senior Solutions present their second Wednesday Lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 13 with take-outs available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and in-house seating at noon. This will be their Christmas luncheon and the only meal served this month at the Grange.
The menu will be roast loin of pork, cabbage casserole, mashed potatoes with gravy, and beets, with gingerbread for dessert. The vegetarian main course option will be quiche.
Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by calling the Grange at 802-254-1138. Leave name, phone number, number of meals, and whether eating in or taking out. This will help them prepare enough food for everyone. A donation of $3 for those 60 and above and $4 for those under 60 is suggested. The next senior meal will be on Wednesday, Jan. 10, with a menu to be decided.
This Town and Village item was submitted to The Commons.
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