DUHS hosting annual senior citizen luncheon Nov. 16

DOWAGIAC — Local senior citizens are invited to attend Dowagiac Union High School’s semiannual Senior Citizen Luncheon Thursday, Nov. 16, in the school library, 701 W. Prairie Ronde St., Dowagiac.

Lunch will be served in two sessions: one from 11 a.m. to noon and a second from noon to 1 p.m. Students will serve a meal of cheesy broccoli soup in a bread bowl, with a side salad.

The Dowagiac choir will perform for guests during lunch.

There is no cost for the meal.

 

MEC invites veterans for Thanksgiving lunch in Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy & Communications has partnered with the Cassopolis VFW’s Ladies Auxiliary #10704 to serve a free Thanksgiving meal to local vets, their families and friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.

The meal will be served at the VFW, 131 S. Broadway St., Cassopolis.

“We have the ability to celebrate so many things because our veterans put their lives on the line for our freedom,” said Patty Nowlin, vice president of corporate communications at MEC. “It’s our honor to thank our vets for their sacrifice with this special meal.”

MEC employees will deep-fry turkeys, bake hams, and prepare traditional Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts. They will also help serve meals and provide support to the Ladies Auxiliary throughout the event.

“We encourage those who have served to bring their loved ones and enjoy great homemade food and good company as we usher in this season of reflection and gratitude,” said Nowlin.

For those attending, donations are welcome but certainly not required.

Midwest Energy & Communications is a member-owned cooperative providing electric distribution, propane and fiber internet services to more than 35,000 customers in 11 counties in southern Michigan and northern Indiana and Ohio.