THE Camden Haven Anglican Church and the $5 Coffee Club are hosting a free community Christmas lunch on Christmas Day and would like the entire community to know they are welcome.
The Camden Haven region is an attractive location for retirees and empty nesters, but this comes with the potential challenges of distance from family and social isolation.
Both organisations hope that the scheduled festive function will bring the community together and foster inclusiveness on a day which can be lonely for many.
A delicious roast dinner and dessert including locally made cheesecake will be served up by volunteers in the church’s newly upgraded kitchen; drinks are BYO with responsible alcohol consumption required.
Transport to and from the function can be arranged for residents of the Camden Haven area, with reservations required by 12 December to allow for catering.
Local resident John Stone, a regular at the regular Coffee and Chat sessions held on Mondays at the church, said the Christmas lunch is a “wonderful idea”.
“I love coming down here, it’s great if you’re living on your own and want someone to chat to,” he said of the Coffee and Chat events.
“You get to hear people’s stories and learn about their lives.”
The lunch will start at 12pm on 25 December at 2 Mission Terrace, Lakewood.
For more information or to make a reservation, contact Graham Lee on 0413480999 or Camden Haven Anglican Church on 6559 5036.
By Rachael THORPE
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