South Central District Brings Holiday Cheer Local Veterans
South Central Elks sponsored two (2) Veterans Christmas Dinners on December 16th and December 18th. The first dinner was hosted by Chillicothe Lodge #52 for various group homes for the Veterans and families. The attendance was down due to inclement weather but 50 plus who attended enjoyed a wonderful meal, gifts and entertainment. A great time was had by all ending with everyone singing Christmas carols.
The second Veterans Christmas celebration was at the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center. (VA) December 18th 2019. Greenfield R.O.T.C. Cadets posted the colors and performed one of their military drills to begin the evening. 120 Veterans residing at the VA plus families and guests enjoyed a wonderful meal served by the Elks, R.O.T.C. Cadets and Volunteers. An abundance of gifts, clothing, hygiene products, throws, wheel chair gloves and games were distributed by Elk volunteers. The remaining gifts were distributed the next day December 19th 2019 to homeless Veterans and families.
There were many Veterans confined to wheelchairs. Pictured are just two Veterans who were in attendance. They are Edward Rooks and Evelyn Howell.