There are a number of places one can spread the joy of the season, one of the best and warmest places to be on Christmas Day is the Ugly Club/Carleton Tavern, 227 Armstrong across from the Parkdale Market in the Hintonburg [Northwest] end of town.
The Saikaley Family are putting on their 9th annual Christmas In Hintonburg dinner. The feedings start at 11 and run through 3 in the afternoon. As best I can recall I have been there every year, both as a volunteer and an eater.
I am not the only person of repute at the dinner; Yasir Naqvi, the MPP for Ottawa Centre will be there as will Senator Jim Munson, both great Liberals. Richard Patten, the former MPP for the OC makes an appearance as does Richard Mahoney, former candidate for the riding. Brian Doyle, an esteemed and award winning author will be there and ex city pol Shawn Little is usually in the house. Plus the old Jayhawk himself, number 76 of the Ottawa Roughriders, back in the '60s when they won, Jay Roberts, will be dishing out vittles. And, of course, moi, wearing my Christmas sombrero, green with red trim.
If you want to donate to the dinner, food, especially frozen veggies, are needed as are new gifts for adults and teens and kiddies and pets. Just drop them off to the Carleton Tavern anytime this week.
Plus, iffen you wanna come, please do so.
WFDS
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