Excellent turnout for Christmas lunch in Delhi
- Luke Edwards
- Jan 17
- 2 min read
Chris Abbott
Editor
Nearly 100 people enjoyed a Christmas lunch at Delhi United Church on Dec. 25.
Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, squash, stuffing, all prepared by volunteers, some cookies were brought in, as well as desserts from Wilkinson’s Your Independent Grocer. It was the first time they ever ran out of squash, noted coordinator Dorothy Stedman, and the stuffing went very fast.
“This all started in the 1990s,” said Stedman, “so it’s been quite a while.
“This was one of our better turnouts, it was great, we’re really happy,” added Stedman, noting the event is open to the entire community. “There were a lot of new people this year, people I haven’t seen before, so very nice. And I bet we had 20 takeouts today.”
Stedman said she most enjoys the camaraderie on Christmas Day.
“These volunteers are wonderful. Everyone’s happy – isn’t that really nice? The volunteers are working, and they’re happy. And it’s so nice to see the little ones helping today, too.”
Ed Sanchuk from OPP West Region headquarters, carried on his Norfolk giving tradition with his family, dropping off Ferrero Canada products in bags donated by Real Canadian Superstore in Simcoe.
“It was nice to see them again,” Stedman nodded. “The first time they came (13-14 years ago), his little guy (Matt) was ‘this’ big, and now…”
The Sanchuks delivered 300 bags of chocolate goodies in total on Dec. 25, including donations to the Church Out Serving Christmas Day lunch at Riversyde 83 in Simcoe, and the women’s shelter.
“I’ve been volunteering here for the past few years,” said Joe Morris, who has been a member of the Delhi United Church for 70-plus years. “Jesus said, ‘Whatever you do for them, you’ve done for me.’ I don’t need praise, a pat on the back… this is something that you’re supposed to do. I look at Ed Sanchuk, and he’s been doing this a lot of years, him and his father (Ed Sr). Hey, that’s wonderful.”
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