Sanders to Hold Senior Holiday Dinners

BURLINGTON, Vt. – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced on Tuesday that his office will again organize six senior holiday dinners throughout Vermont in December. The meals are an opportunity for seniors to come together, enjoy a holiday meal, and hear music from local student choirs. The meals will be held in Barre, Bennington, Brattleboro, Burlington, Rutland and St. Johnsbury.

Seating is limited and RSVPs are required.

St. Johnsbury Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Friday, December 6 at 12:00 pm

Where: St. Johnsbury House; 1207 Main Street; St. Johnsbury

Details: RSVP by Wednesday, December 4 to Senator Sanders’ Office at 800-339-9834 (toll-free) or 802-862-0697

Bennington Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Friday, December 6 at 12:00 pm

Where: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall; 200 Pleasant Street; Bennington

Details: RSVP by Wednesday, November 27 to Meals on Wheels of Bennington County at 802-442-8012 ext. 2

Burlington Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Sunday, December 8 at 12:00 pm

Where: Hilton Hotel; 60 Battery Street; Burlington

Details: RSVP by Tuesday, December 3 to Senator Sanders’ Office at 800-339-9834 (toll-free) or 802-862-0697

Rutland Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Thursday, December 12 at 12:00 pm

Where: Godnick Adult Center; 1 Deer Street; Rutland

Details: RSVP by Monday, December 9 to the Godnick Adult Center at 802-773-1853

Barre Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Friday, December 13 at 12:00 pm

Where: Canadian Club; 414 East Montpelier Road; Barre

Details: RSVP by Tuesday, December 10 to Senator Sanders’ Office at 800-339-9834 (toll-free) or 802-862-0697

Brattleboro Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Thursday, December 19 at 12:00 pm

Where: Brattleboro Senior Center; 207 Main Street; Brattleboro

Details: RSVP starting Friday, November 29 and ending on Friday, December 13 to the Brattleboro Senior Center at 802-257-7570 or 802-257-1236