A SERIES of free festive lunches and dinners will be held in the lead-up to Christmas to help Bendigo residents get into the spirit of the season.
Greater Bendigo mayor Andrea Metcalf said residents who were unable to be close to loved ones this year would be especially welcome at the free events.
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She said she hoped people who were alone, feeling isolated or facing financial difficulties would attend.
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Cr Metcalf said the community meal events aimed to help people connect and were always popular.
"We know that COVID-19 has brought a lot of change and new challenges for many people,'' she said.
"And these are free events that would not be possible without the generous support from local businesses and volunteers from our municipality.
"We are fortunate in Greater Bendigo to have great community groups supporting residents who may not have people to celebrate with during the festive season."
The following organisations are hosting events and accepting registrations, which are essential for catering purposes:
- Bendigo Australia Indonesia Klub, 6pm Saturday, December 18; Quarry Hill, Community Hall, 4-14 Peel Street, Quarry Hill. Contact: Heri Febriyanto hfebriyanto86@yahoo.com.au
- Elmore Foodshare, 11.45am Friday, December 17; Elmore Community Hub, 3 Clarke Street, Elmore. Contact: Rhonda Whiteman elmorefoodshare@outlook.com
- Heathcote Foodshare, noon Wednesday, December 22; Heathcote Masonic Lodge, 82 High Street, Heathcote. Contact: Glen Cullimore heathcotefoodshare@gmail.com
- Heathcote Community House, noon Thursday, December 23; Heathcote Inn, 9 Hunter Place, Heathcote. Contact: Vicki Forde heathcotecommunityhouse3@gmail.com
- Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services, noon Thursday, December 23; The Salvation Army, 65 Mundy Street, Bendigo. Contact: Deanna Neville d.neville@lcms.org.au
- The Salvation Army, 11am Saturday, December 25; The Salvation Army, 65 Mundy Street, Bendigo. Contact: Andrew Walker Corpsofficer.bendigo@salvationarmy.org.au
In line with Victorian Government requirements, attendees aged 12 years and over will need to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination status, or medical exemption to attend.
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