Community’s seniors treated to holiday lunch

Nearly 300 Tehachapi seniors enjoyed this year’s community sponsored holiday lunchroom dinner hosted by Tehachapi Rotary Club.

Held again in the St. Malachy Catholic Church fellowship hall, seniors ages 60-plus enjoyed a traditional turkey dinner with dressing, string beans, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and of course dessert, pumpkin pie. Twenty-two donated turkeys were cooked in the ovens at Save Mart.

Santa greeted the seniors with jovial conversation and candy canes. Rotary President Linda Carhart welcomed everyone and thanked the many donors and businesses for their continued support of seniors.

“We are truly a blessed community. These donors help make the Rotary be able to live up to our mission, Service above self,” Carhart said.

Father Mark led the opening blessing. Music was by keyboard vocalist Donna Franks. Tehachapi High

School’s Interact Club — 34 members strong — served each of the 34 tables much to the delight of the seniors.

NICK SMIRNOFF / FOR TEHACHAPI NEWS Nearly 300 guests were on hand for this year’s Rotary Club senior luncheon. The menu included turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls and dessert. See more photos at TehachapiNews.com.

NICK SMIRNOFF / FOR TEHACHAPI NEWS Rotary Club members prepared more than 22 turkeys for serving at Thursday’s luncheon for seniors. Save Mart cooked the donated turkeys at their local market. Multiple markets donated turkeys again this year.