The annual Seniors Dinner, hosted by the Rotary Club of 100 Mile House, was another huge success at the 100 Mile Community Hall on Dec. 1.
The hall was packed with area seniors who enjoyed a great turkey meal with all the trimmings and desserts, cooked and baked by local restaurants, refreshments and some great entertainment.
The event is so popular the club had to open the doors early, so people could get their seats and save some for friends who would be arriving later.
Camaraderie is another key to the popularity of the event, as it serves as a meeting place for folks to get together for an annual visit.
All they have to do is sit back and visit with friends and neighbours, and enjoy the service and food.
All of this work is not by the Rotary Club alone, as there is a huge volunteer base that comes out year-after-year to do something special for our seniors, many of whom are pioneers in the area.
"I want to thank all of the volunteers who come out and assist throughout the day and evening," Rotary Club president Maureen Pinkney says, adding she thinks everyone who attended the event enjoyed themselves.
"First and foremost, a huge thank-you goes to all of our sponsors. Individuals and businesses of the South Cariboo donate funds and goods to the Rotary Club, which then purchases all of the supplies, including food, to be able to host this event.
"We could not host this event without the support of the local restaurants that perfectly cooked our 14 turkeys to feed the 350 guests."
Pinkney also notes the 100 Mile Community Club provided the use of the community hall free of charge.
She adds the entertainment provided by Thom and Laurene Duff-Bailey of Nice 'n' Easy, and the Highland Dancers was fantastic and a real hit with the seniors.
"The entertainers make the evening so much fun."
Pinkney gave a special thank-you to Royal LePage for handing out the tickets and making all of the "wonderful" centrepieces that were handed out to seniors during an end-of-the-evening draw.