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COMING UP: They deliver, too Which is why the Stouffville Communi- ty Christmas Dimer will once again host a free turkey luncheon, with all the trimmings, Dec. 25 at EastRidge Evangelical Missionary Church. BY SANDRA BOLAN 5bolan@yrmg.com Spending Christmas alone is not enjoyable for anybody, no matter one’s financial status or age. In the early years, volunteers fed upwards of 350 people on Christmas Day at the neigh- bouring Stouffville Country Market. But over the past couple of years, that number has come down to about 200. “Some of the people we used to see, we don't anymore. Maybe they’re with family, moved away or passed away. We don’t know,” Mr. Knight said. This is the 16th year the luncheon is being served. However, it’s not only the people who come to the church who receive a full meal, which consists of ham, turkey, vegetables, mashed potatoes, salad, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, butter and dessert. It’s also all the area resiâ€" “We don’t turn anybody away," said David Knight, one of the event’s organizers. Christmas Day dinner served for 16th year About $5,000 is donated to pay for the food, along with countless volunteer hours from several people. If you, or someone you know, would like a meal delivered on Christmas Day, contact David Knight at dlk10899@symâ€" patico.ca or 905852-3534. ' dents who remain house-bound. “We'd like to do more. We can get the driv- ers to deliver the meals," Mr. Knight said. However, Mr. Knight admitted he and event co-creator Norm Clements aren't get- ting any younger. “I guess if we got younger people willing to take it on we may step down," Mr. Knight said. The lunch is served at noon at EastRidge, 12485 Tenth Line, followed by Santa’s arrival at about 1 pm. There will also be entertainment throughout the luncheon. Spending Christmas alone is not enjoyable for anybody, no matter one’s financial status or age. Saturday,.December 11th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sto uffVTHE $3 TOYOTA JLUUI I V ILLC 1288 Millard Street (at Hwy 48), 3 Stouffville, Ontario www.5touffvilletoyotamet Earth friendly. Peopte friendly. Tel: (905) 642-6688