The Proserpine Community Centre has stepped up this Christmas. Rather than assisting other organisations with their own Christmas Day luncheon, Ingrid Ruck and her team at Proserpine Community Centre has decided to host their own, welcoming anyone and everyone across the region.
“This is for anyone who will be alone on Christmas, from anywhere in the Whitsundays,” Ingrid Ruck, Coordinator of the Proserpine Community Centre, explained.
Taking place at the Proserpine Community Centre on Gardenia Street, on Christmas Day, from 12pm to 2pm, the luncheon will be more of a non-traditional picnic.
“No gifts or alcohol,” Ingrid said.
“It will be pretty grassroots and back to basics, but isn’t that what Christmas is about? The connection with people, of socialising and having a good time.”
Everyone is welcome, just ring or contact the Centre and let them know you’ll be coming around.
“It’s hard at Christmas time for many people, and we just wanted to do something nice.
“And it’s been great, the whole community has just jumped behind it.”
On the books, the Centre will be joined with volunteers from the Impact Church, the Uniting Church, and many individuals from the community.
“The Prince of Wales Hotel has lended us their courtesy bus, where we can pick people up around Proserpine.”
Even Buttercup Café and St Pauls Op Shop have donated to cover a selection of catering, however guests are more than welcome to bring a plate with them.
“Not necessary, but if you wish to, bring along a plate!” Ingrid explained.
“It has just snowballed, and it’s amazing.”
For more information, contact the Centre on 07 4945 5915, or find them on Facebook.
Ingrid Ruck of the Proserpine Community Centre and community and business volunteers, of the Christmas Day celebration. Photo supplied
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