A 91原创 woman wants to bring the community together for a second year to enjoy a meal despite diversities.
The host of the upcoming community dinner, Stacey Wakelin, said she wants to see 鈥榓ll walks of life鈥� come together for a hot meal.
鈥淟ast year I hosted one on my own and I really enjoyed it.鈥�
Wakelin said there鈥檚 always a need for more positivity and community connection, which is why she鈥檚 hosting the dinner on Nov. 24.
鈥淲ith the first one last year, it was a great group. The goal is to bring people from different walks of life together to enjoy a meal and conversation.鈥�
It鈥檚 her own experiences that led Wakelin to the idea of a community dinner.
鈥淧ersonally I鈥檝e had some experience over the past few years whether it鈥檚 volunteering in the community and seeing neighbours that are isolated due to circumstances, whether it鈥檚 homelessness, newcomers to Canada, or seniors who are isolated.鈥�
This year Wakelin is accompanied by fellow volunteers Brad Dirks, Pat Chadwick, Suzanne Perreault, Tricia Rickards, Dona Rayner, Darren Storsley, and Marnie Wilson.
Perreault added it鈥檚 important to put a focus on community building, community relationships, and creating safe environments.
鈥淓ating is an opportunity for us to become vulnerable with each other and relax. When we鈥檙e eating together, we鈥檙e relaxed.鈥�
Customer Catering will be cooking up the roast beef dinner with a vegetarian option.
The dinner can cater up to 100 guests and some tickets have been donated for those who can鈥檛 afford to purchase one.
Wakelin is reaching out to community groups to help disperse the donated tickets.
Ride arrangements can be made for seniors who are living in isolation and have no means of transportation.
鈥淲e really don鈥檛 want anyone to feel excluded either because they don鈥檛 have transporation or financial means.鈥�
The dinner is on Nov. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the United Church on 21562 Old Yale Rd.
Tickets cost $7 and are available .
Tickets are also available at the door, but guests need to RSVP before Nov. 20 and can do so by calling Stacey Wakelin at 778-808-8954.
For more information, email elevatelangley@gmail.com.
