At Ronald McDonald House - Monday 14 August
Our Club is one of a number of volunteer organisations that provides a team, that cooks dinner for residents at Ronald MacDonald House. It proved, yet again, a rewarding and interesting experience, somewhat poignant, when you consider what the residents and their families are going through. There is a well-equipped modern kitchen, spacious and carefully labelled.
The community dining room is right next door, and nearby are lounges, stairways, and entrances to other parts of the house. Our team was well organised by Heather Mitchell. We prepared vegetable, meat, and dessert dishes, expecting top feed up to 50 people. Not all of them appear; because of the state of health of some, they prefer to eat their meals in the quiet and privacy of their rooms. Others emerge and eat their meals in the dining room, and are pleased to join in conversation. It was rewarding to receive heart-felt thank-yous from a number of them, who really appreciate the labour and attention we provide. Helping at Ronald MacDonald is an activity our Club is keen to support, and one that is humbling, rewarding, and extremely worthwhile.
Geoff Haworth