It does not seem long ago when Christmas was last here.

We all remember it so well for the smoke and fires which were burning around us. We can only hope that this year we are able to enjoy a peaceful Christmas with family and friends.

We then look forward to the joyous farewell of 2020 for it has been a year we shall remember well for all the wrong reasons. Our welcome to 2021 will be loud and exciting I am sure.

We have completed our preparations and once again our Christmas Card project was completed by primary school children. This year the students at Batemans Bay Public School produced 170 lovely cards. We thank the students and staff for their outstanding efforts.

Our excited clients have already enjoyed receiving the cards with their annual gift.

One client received a card from Evie.
She was so thrilled about this that she rang to tell us about it. Evie turns out to be this clients Great Grand-daughter.
The amazing thing was the childrens cards were placed into enveoples, these were randomly done by a volunteer; the envelopes were picked out when required and the clients names placed upon them; and through all this mixing and shuffling, Evies card arrived with her Great Grandmother!

Another client sent her card back to the school with a thank you note to the young artist recongising the hard work and effort that had gone into the card.

Small things like this bring home the special nature of Christmas for us all. The joy of family as well as the excitement that strangers can give to us through simple acts of kindness are always special.

Our Christmas menu is being well received and follows along tradtional lines.

There are a number of important dates to be noted:

• The last meal delivery runs start on Thursday 17th December.
• Our last delivery will be on Wednesday 23rd December.
• Our office will close at mid day on 23rd December.
• Our first meal delivery will start on 5th January.
• Our office will be open for the mornings from Monday 4th January.
• The office will open for the normal hours from Monday 11th January.
• Group Social Support known as Out and About will start on Monday 11th Januray.
• Individual Social Support will continue in various forms from January 4th.

Eurobodalla Meals on Wheels has tried very hard this year to support and care for all clients, and our wonderful volunteers.

The Board and staff wish everyone a wonderful Christmas. We look forward to working with everyone in 2021 towards a year of great support, welcomed friendship and real concern for each other.