by Lisa Schauer
Seventeen turkeys were roasted, carved, served and delivered, along with all the trimmings, to around 300 people for a complementary community Christmas dinner hosted by the Hancock Lions Club at Hancock American Legion Post 26 on Saturday, December 21.
For over 20 years, the Hancock Lions Club has hosted the annual event, with the Legion donating the space, and support from the Hancock Lioness Lions Club, Leo Club, and local Girl Scout troupes.
“It’s always been a joint effort,” said Larry Gerber Sr., past president of the Hancock Lions Club, recognizing the Hancock Lioness Lions Club, and recalling the first community Christmas dinner, when the Lions Club decided to do something for the community at Christmas, and the Legion agreed to donate the space.
Members of the Berkeley Springs Lions Club and other community volunteers came to help this year, serving up heaping portions of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, along with succotash and buttered rolls on a buffet.
A table laden with an assortment of homemade cakes and pies was manned by the Hancock Lioness Lions Club.
Local Girl Scouts and Daisies served iced tea and bottled water, bussing tables and greeting guests seated family style in the dining hall.
Volunteers delivered take-out meals to the homebound, spreading the spirit of the holiday season to all corners of the community.




