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Letter: Reasons behind stopping Lima’s Christmas dinner
Sadly, we are announcing the cancellation of our 18th annual Lima Community Christmas Dinner, due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
I met earlier last month with co-chairmen Kenny Miller and Vicki Adkins, and as we agonized over the decision to cancel. We decided that it wasn’t worth risking the safety and well-being of our guests and volunteers to proceed this year.
For 17 years, our annual Christmas dinner has become a tradition for many households in the Lima area. The event has featured a turkey and ham dinner with several traditional side dishes, a visit from Santa Claus with gifts for the children, and warm, inviting holiday music. The event started in 2003 as a way to help bring the spirit of Christmas to those in our community who might otherwise be alone or without the resources to enjoy a holiday meal. Last year, we served approximately 500 guests.