By Sonia Isaacs
FEELING alone this Christmas, want to gather with others or try a unique way of sharing and celebrating community spirit? Then head along on Christmas Day to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre for their free Christmas Day Breakfast from 8am until 10am.
First held in 2001, this annual community celebration has become a signature event for the Maleny Community Centre and is now a firm fixture on the Maleny town calendar.
Past years have seen crowds of up to six hundred people catered for, and while organisers are not expecting numbers that big, they are still planning for hundreds of people to attend the event that is equally popular with those wishing to attend as well as volunteer in support of their local community.
Centre co-ordinator Rick Paget said the annual event was an opportunity for people to gather with other members of the community in a fun, safe and supportive space that encouraged connection and companionship at Christmas.
“To all those who donate and volunteer, we are greatly appreciative. The success of this event is largely due to this amazing level of support. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know anyone, everyone is invited to attend for fun, connection, and social activity, and to enjoy free food, music and gifts from Santa for the kids,” said Mr Paget.
The Christmas Day Breakfast is on Sunday December 25 from 8-10am at 17 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny. Bring a rug or chair, meet others, and bring your family and friends – all welcome!
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