Sherburne Lion’s Club Hosts 27th Thanksgiving Dinner
SHERBURNE – Everyone is invited to join in a free Thanksgiving Dinner, fueled by generous community spirit, Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the United Methodist Church on Chapel Street in Sherburne. The Sherburne Lion’s Club began its traditional Thanksgiving dinner in 1985 on the whim of one of its members. Now every Thanksgiving, the club feeds over 100 people, with some coming in to sit down and eat while others who can’t get out that day receive delivered meals.
“I’ve gone on delivery runs a few of the times and everyone is so appreciative,” said Lion’s Club member Ken Van Wagner. “Sometimes they try to pay us and put money in my hand, but that’s not what we are here for.” Van Wagner said he believes the gratitude and positive feedback the club sees every year is one of the reasons the event has developed into a time-honored tradition with almost three decades under its belt.
“The people who come in or receive deliveries are always really happy,” Van Wagner said. Of all the events the club does, the Thanksgiving dinner holds a special place in the hearts of all the members as it is the only event with 100 percent member turnout every year.
On average, about 6 to 12 volunteers from the community annually lend a hand to the Lion’s Club. “It is always great to see them helping out,” said Van Wagner, who added they are always flush with volunteers. “It’s really just a lot of people helping out.” The club receives donated turkeys from the Big M in Sherburne, as well as donations from NBT, Stewart’s, and from Gilligan’s Island in Sherburne. The club pays for rest, but Van Wagner says it is a small price to pay. Last year the club also received money from anonymous donors. “We dont even consider the cost,” he said.
The cooking is done by the club members, who come in fire up the stove at 4 a.m. to have the turkeys ready by 11. This year a few of the side dishes accompanying the turkeys will include: homemade potatoes, beets donated by a lady in Smyrna, and squash grown by local gardeners.
Club members also provide transportation to the dinner as well as deliveries. People interested in these services are asked to call 674-9558.
“I’ve gone on delivery runs a few of the times and everyone is so appreciative,” said Lion’s Club member Ken Van Wagner. “Sometimes they try to pay us and put money in my hand, but that’s not what we are here for.” Van Wagner said he believes the gratitude and positive feedback the club sees every year is one of the reasons the event has developed into a time-honored tradition with almost three decades under its belt.
“The people who come in or receive deliveries are always really happy,” Van Wagner said. Of all the events the club does, the Thanksgiving dinner holds a special place in the hearts of all the members as it is the only event with 100 percent member turnout every year.
On average, about 6 to 12 volunteers from the community annually lend a hand to the Lion’s Club. “It is always great to see them helping out,” said Van Wagner, who added they are always flush with volunteers. “It’s really just a lot of people helping out.” The club receives donated turkeys from the Big M in Sherburne, as well as donations from NBT, Stewart’s, and from Gilligan’s Island in Sherburne. The club pays for rest, but Van Wagner says it is a small price to pay. Last year the club also received money from anonymous donors. “We dont even consider the cost,” he said.
The cooking is done by the club members, who come in fire up the stove at 4 a.m. to have the turkeys ready by 11. This year a few of the side dishes accompanying the turkeys will include: homemade potatoes, beets donated by a lady in Smyrna, and squash grown by local gardeners.
Club members also provide transportation to the dinner as well as deliveries. People interested in these services are asked to call 674-9558.
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