North Reading Seniors Invited to Attend Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

North Reading seniors are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Hillview Country Club in North Reading on Sunday, November 22. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. and dinner will be served at 1:30 p.m.

Hosted by Representative and Mrs. Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Senator Bruce Tarr, the dinner will feature musical entertainment provided by Sergeant Dan Clark, also known as the “singing trooper.”

The North Reading Thanksgiving Dinner has been an annual tradition since it was started by former Director of Elder Services Edith O’Leary over 30 years ago. More than 300 people attended last year’s event and enjoyed a traditional turkeydinner with all the fixings.

“My wife, Senator Tarr and I are pleased to be able to carry on this very special annual tradition, and are truly grateful to all of the local businesses and individuals who contribute to making this event such a great success,” said Representative Jones. “We look forward to once again joining with North Reading’s seniors to celebrate the start of the holiday season at this year’sdinner.”

“The Thanksgiving dinner is a wonderful opportunity to get together with the seniors who make North Reading such a strong and close community, and to remember just how important we all are to each other. I’m honored to be able to co-host thisdinner once again with Minority Leader Jones and his wife Linda,” said Senator Tarr.

The dinner is free and open to all North Reading residents over the age of 60. Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the North Reading Food Pantry.

Reservations are required and will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. For reservations, please call the North Reading Senior Center at 978-664-5600 no later than Friday, November 13.