Local meals on wheels gets generous Thanksgiving gift
PORT DOUGLAS
PORT Douglas may be off the beaten track when it comes to American Thanksgiving – which is being celebrated on Thursday – but one local resort has made a considerable effort to celebrate this tradition in a meaningful way.
On Monday, QT Port Douglas donated and delivered five turkeys to the Port Douglas/Mossman Meals on Wheels program, which will be duly cooked and prepared by their chefs for the members.
“This is an opportunity to take our Thanksgiving dinner at Bazaar a step further to celebrate the true spirit of the American holiday. To give thanks and give back to the community we are a part of.
“We want to create more awareness for the Meals on Wheels program run mostly by volunteers that relies on donations to supply warm meals. We have donated five turkeys in hopes others will do the same and to give something special coming into the festive season,” said QT spokesperson Jeremy Lebeuf.
On Thursday (November 23) Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving with the three F’s: Food, Family and Football (NFL) while giving thanks for all they have.
“However, Thanksgiving isn’t just about stuffing your face; it’s a pleasant reminder of the things we feel grateful for and fortunate to have in our lives.
“A big part of the holiday is being able to give a hand to those who need it within our community. And we are delighted that we can contribute in a meaningful way,” said Lebeuf.
And if the sound of a plump juicy turkey dinner is making your mouth water, then you’re sure to break bread with QT Port Douglas for their Thanksgiving feast.
You’ll be able to enjoy the favourites from delicious wood roasted yams with nutmeg and thyme to clay baked turkeys and even pumpkin pie.
Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a public holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. It originated as a harvest festival. Thanksgiving has been celebrated nationally on and off since 1789, after Congress requested a proclamation by George Washington.
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