Thanksgiving Basket Lunch, Assembly & Delivery

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BASKET DELIVERY- TEAMS NEEDED -

SIGN UP BY THURS., November 17

On Wednesday, November 23rd members of the Rotary Club of Edina, along with members of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, will pack baskets and deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout the Twin Cities region. A roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberries, potatoes and gravy along with vegetables, oranges, even a delicious pie, make their way to area homes via active Rotarians and their families. With warm knit mittens and hats to help with the coming winter, these Thanksgiving Baskets bring some brightness and joy into the holiday season.

PLAN and REGISTER FOR THE 2022 EVENT

• REGISTER: Attending Rotary members and names of family and friends - Morningside Members Register as Guests and Add Comments
• ADD REGISTRATION COMMENT: Lunch Only or Basket Assembly/Delivery
• ADD REGISTRATION COMMENT: Name of the team who you'd like to share and combine the assembly and delivery of baskets.

DAY OF EVENT DETAILS:

• WHAT: Thanksgiving Basket Preparation and Delivery (85 baskets total - 2 to 3 baskets per teams).
• WHERE: Assembly at the Edina Country Club; home delivery throughout Twin Cities Area
• WHEN: Wednesday, November 23rd
• TIME: Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Basket and assembly is Noon to 1:30 or until last basket is out the door.
• WHO: Members and families of the Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club
• LUNCH COST: Guests of members is $23 per adult and $16 per child 12 and under.

85 Baskets total to be delivered by 21 teams from Edina Rotary and 9 teams from Edina Morningside.

DETAILS:

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for a soup and sandwich lunch. Afterwards, we'll assemble the Thanksgiving baskets for area families in need. Volunteers are being requested for the basket assembly and deliveries. We are asking all Rotarians and guests who plan to attend to register by Friday, November 18 so we can plan for the luncheon and basket assembly/delivery. Please make sure to register all your guest names.and note in the comments when you register if you are signing up to assemble and deliver baskets or you and your guests are just joining us for lunch. Please let us know if you have a preference for who you would like to join you in delivering baskets. You can also contact Tom Cook or Mary Hustad with questions or special requests. 

There is no Noon meeting on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, so this counts as the official Rotary meeting for that week. Rotarians with regular memberships do not have to pay for lunch at the door. Senior Active or Honorary members will be billed $23 and guests will be charged to the Rotary member $23 for adults, $18.50 for children under 16. 

Join us for this wonderful event that allows you to give back to those in need at the holidays, and spend time with your fellow Rotarians, family and friends! We'll see you there!

BASKET CONTENTS