PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle Elks, Lodge #1954, will again on Christmas Day at 11:30 a.m. host the Elks Family Christmas Dinner at the Elks Lodge located at 508 Main St.
“Anyone who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day is invited to join the Elks family for a five-course Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day, all free of charge,” said Tina Dougherty, exalted ruler of the Presque Isle Elks.
The dinner will be a sit-down meal. Guests will be served roast turkey or country baked ham, county mashed potatoes, stuffing and a medley of vegetables. Diners will be able to choose from a multitude of desserts, including a variety of berry and cream pies.
The late Exalted Ruler Mary Dickinson and her husband Dana Dickinson originated the Elks Family Christmas Dinner in 2005. In every year thereafter, except 2020, the Presque Isle Elks have assembled a large group of enthusiastic volunteers to cook and serve a sit-down Christmas Dinner for 200 or more guests.
James “Sheldon” Wright, Leland Clark, Agis Clark, Joe Romeo and other friends will provide musical entertainment during the Christmas dinner. .
Anyone who is unable to travel to the Presque Isle Elks Lodge on their own can arrange for transportation by calling the Presque Isle Elks Lodge at 207-764-0985.
Dougherty emphasized that, “No one in this area should be alone on Christmas Day. The Presque Isle Elks Family Christmas Dinner was originated in order to provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Christmas joyously with festive music, a wonderful dinner and an abundance of friendly, caring people.”
