Windham – While we all gathered around our Thanksgiving tables there were folks in the area that had no one to share their dinner with or didn’t have the means to have a holiday dinner. The Renaissance Family Center opened their doors to provide not only a dinner but an entire day of activities for those who might have spent the day alone.The day started off at 9 am with the parades on the big screen. Those who were not interested in the parades could opt for cards and board games. Now if you enjoy the more physical games, you could head outside in the rain and join the younger sector in a game of flag football. The cold rain didn’t stop the game, just like real football, the game went on in spite of the weather.
Noon signaled the dinner bell, so to speak, as folks began to form a line for a traditional Thanksgiving feast. Turkey, whipped potatoes, dressing, gravy, sweet potatoes, and corn topped off with luscious lemon squares for dessert. Everyone took a seat and enjoyed the scrumptious meal. After dinner were football games on the big screen, more games and activities for the children. The day ended with everyone being thankful for a day to share with others.
The day was designed to provide an “adopted” family for those who might not have a place or family in the area to celebrate with.
The center traditionally hosts free meals on the fourth Thursday of each month. Thanksgiving Day was the fourth Thursday of the month so they just moved the celebration to the noontime meal rather than the evening. The center served approximately 60 thanksgiving dinners this year.
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