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HART — Oceana County Council on Aging is bringing back its Dinners Around the World Series this winter. These dinners are designed to bring the community together during the colder season.
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People of all ages are invited to partake in the dinners which will feature cuisine from India in January and authentic Mexican cuisine in March.
“After the busy holiday season, we know winter can be quiet and sometimes lonely for our senior population,” said Program Director Bradley Youngstrom. “These dinners provide an opportunity for connection.”
The first dinner was served in 2011 with a French food theme. Each year followed with new foods to explore
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from other countries including Cuban food in 2012, Canadian food in 2019, and Moroccan fare featured in 2025. The Dinners Around the World series has created a space for meaningful, multi-generational conversations while celebrating cultures from around the world.
Guests can experience cuisine from India Saturday, Jan. 24, at 5:30 p.m. Authentic Mexican food will be on the menu for the second dinner Saturday, March 7, at 5:30 p.m. Each evening features a multi-course meal carefully crafted by the council on aging’s food service manager, staff and volunteers.
Tickets for each dinner are $30 per person.
Pre-registration is required. To register, contact the Oceana County Council on Aging by calling 231-873-4461 or register online by visiting the website at www.oceanacoa.com and click the “Events/Fundraisers” under the “Support Us” tab.
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