The Keokuk High School National Honor Society and Student Council are hosting the 38th annual Senior Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 9, for community senior citizens free of charge with help from the Keokuk Community School District Food Services and Transportation departments, as well as additional volunteers.
Each year, about 400 free meals are served to senior citizens and the attendees are entertained by the KHS band and vocal music. In 1986, Dr. Tom Wemette, a long-time former principal of KHS, started the dinner as a thank you for the public’s support of KHS over the years. Those involved believe this is a wonderful tradition and they look forward to the fellowship each year.
Doors open for the dinner at 11 a.m. and serving will begin at noon on Dec. 9 at First Christian Church, 3476 Main Street. The salt-free meal is prepared by the KHS kitchen staff and served by students from the National Honor Society and Student Council. Each year, the National Honor Society and the Student Council raise funds to be able to host the event. Also, the Konnection Kids group helps decorate for the festivities.
Transportation is also provided free of charge by the district’s Transportation Department to and from the church. Buses leave from River Terrace at 11:20 a.m., Mississippi Terrace at 11:25 a.m., Hotel Iowa at 11:30 a.m., Heritage Center 15 11:35 a.m. and Keokuk Senior Lofts at 11:40 a.m. Return trips will begin following dinner.
For reservations for Keokuk senior citizens, 60 years of age or older, call KHS at (319) 524-2542, option 3. Take out dinners are not available and in case of postponement, the date would then be Dec. 11.
