"Auld Lang Syne" in Derry, New Hamsphire

Should old acquaintances be forgot? Never! We really missed you last month (our dinner was cancelled due to snow) and can't wait to see you at our January dinner(s): January 12 at the Church of the Transfiguration and January 19 at Etz Hayim Synagogue. In the meantime, have a Happy New Year, and please check out the meals being offered by other organizations (see the calendar on the right-hand side of the page) and Sonshine Soup Kitchen. Here is one of my favorite (and recent) versions of "Auld Lang Syne": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FwS4SQSlfc

Stay safe and warm.

Breakfast at the Church of the Transfiguration and dinner at Etz Hayim have been cancelled due to snow.  We are so sorry, and we will miss you all!

Good Tidings to You!

Dinner at the Church of the Transfiguration this past Sunday was amazing:  ham, chicken, roasted potatoes, scalloped potatoes, salad, fruit, cakes and cookies BUT EVEN BETTER:  the caroling.  Sweet and warm.  Here is a snippet.

Time to Give Thanks.

It's snowing outside, and Thanksgiving is just a few days away.  It is always a good idea to say "thank you" to those who make our days brighter, but this week especially so.  "Thank you" to all the volunteers who make community meals possible.  "Thank you" to all of our guests who make the dinners so fun and enjoyable.  And a special "thank you" to Sonshine Soup Kitchen, 4 Crystal Avenue in Derry [(603) 437-2833] which will be opened this Thanksgiving.

Upcoming Elijah's Table dinners:

December 8:  dinner at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration;
December 15:  dinner at Etz Hayim Synagogue.

Pianos, Pumpkins, and Pineapple

What a fabulous evening we had! Live music courtesy of "Piano Keys Studio," a music school in Raymond; pumpkin spice and chocolate leaf cupcakes, hand-made by some of our teenage volunteers; pineapple upside-down cake; and some delicious main courses -- including a stir fry we are experimenting with. Some of the kids decorated the tables with beautiful red autumn leaves. We had a lot of guests, and the energy was high. We'll see you next time. Upcoming dates for Elijah's Table dinners (5:00-6:30): 11/10/13-- Dinner at the Church of the Transfiguration; 12/08/13-Dinner at the Church of the Transfiguration; and 12/15/13-Dinner at Etz Hayim Synagogue. 

Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor government shutdown will keep us from our appointed tasks!

The government shutdown is depressing, but Elijah's Table will be serving up delicious dinners at the Church of the Transfiguration on October 13, and at Etz Hayim Synagogue on October 20. Please join us! IMPORTANT: There is a problem with Blogspot and, as a result, I had to replace the LIST of free meals (normally on the right-hand side of this page) with an actual calendar -- at least until the problem is fixed. Please send me a comment by clicking on the envelope at the bottom of this post if you have difficulty using the calendar.

Good food, adorable hosts, and styling guests; isn't it wonderful?

We had a ton of food today, including cheese and crackers, eggplant parm, kugel, garden salad, green beans, garlic bread, and LOTS of vanilla and chocolate cake. The three adorable girls pictured here helped serve (with help from a mom, of course). And this "styling" guest let us know she thought the food was delicious. On my way home, the 1976 song, "Isn't she lovely"? popped into my head. (Click on the title to hear the great Mr. Stevie Wonder celebrate the birth of his daughter: "Isn't she lovely? Isn't she wonderful?")