Restaurants open on Christmas Day?

Winnisquamguy · 12-12-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

At times I will volunteer my time during the holidays serving meals to those who are unfortunate. rather then stay home. It really make me feel good and makes my day!

Can I asked where you do this? I would love too volunteer. I always look in the local papers...never see anything about serving meals. Thanks in advance.

dfrowery · 12-12-2013, 11:56 AM

Given I'm new to the area, and have no family here, I will be working Wolfe's Tavern on Christmas night so that my associates can be with family and friends. Hope to see you there.

Darrin

blacksheep · 12-12-2013, 06:15 PM

Lol upthesaukee you are probably right - I actually know the hospitality business pretty well and the people that I know who work in local restaurants are way more like your sister-in-law than I'm giving credit. They are good people with lots of integrity. Maybe I was just projecting how I'D feel if I had to work Christmas day! I agree, it's a great option for people who may not have family nearby, or kids at home to entertain, and their generosity and willingness to make the holiday lovely for others should not go unnoticed. I seem to remember, in years past, that the Common Man in Ashland did a free meal on Christmas day for anyone in the community who wanted a place to gather... Don't know if that's still the case. At any rate, Happy Holidays to all! Don't mind my late night snarkyness.

BroadHopper · 12-13-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy

Can I asked where you do this? I would love too volunteer. I always look in the local papers...never see anything about serving meals. Thanks in advance.

That is touch and go every year. Google 'volunteer NH New Hampshire' and you should find a wealth of volunteer jobs. I usually volunteer at 'Helping Hands' in Concord as that is the nearest 'soup kitchen'. Someone just mentioned a Meredith church as giving a free meal. Give them a call and I bet they will put you on their list. You don't have to be a member of the church.

I did volunteer at Ashland Common Man about a decade ago. Alex Ray actually rolled up has sleeve and work with the crew. I will never forget the occasion.

12-12-2013, 11:56 AM	#2
dfrowery Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 8 Posts	Given I'm new to the area, and have no family here, I will be working Wolfe's Tavern on Christmas night so that my associates can be with family and friends. Hope to see you there. Darrin

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12-12-2013, 06:15 PM	#3
blacksheep Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Plymouth, NH Posts: 63 Thanks: 98 Thanked 47 Times in 25 Posts	Lol upthesaukee you are probably right - I actually know the hospitality business pretty well and the people that I know who work in local restaurants are way more like your sister-in-law than I'm giving credit. They are good people with lots of integrity. Maybe I was just projecting how I'D feel if I had to work Christmas day! I agree, it's a great option for people who may not have family nearby, or kids at home to entertain, and their generosity and willingness to make the holiday lovely for others should not go unnoticed. I seem to remember, in years past, that the Common Man in Ashland did a free meal on Christmas day for anyone in the community who wanted a place to gather... Don't know if that's still the case. At any rate, Happy Holidays to all! Don't mind my late night snarkyness.

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