BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 28 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced on Wednesday that his office will again organize six senior holiday dinners in December. The free meals are an opportunity for seniors to come together, enjoy a holiday meal and hear holiday music performed by local students. There will also be brief “town meeting” updates on senior issues. The meals will be held in Barre, Bennington, Brattleboro, Burlington, Rutland and St. Johnsbury.

Seating is limited and RSVPs are required. All meals start at noon except for Burlington’s dinner, which will start at 1 p.m.

St. Johnsbury Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Friday, December 7 at 12:00 noon

Where: St. Johnsbury House; 1207 Main Street; St. Johnsbury

Details: RSVP by Tuesday, December 4 to Senator Sanders’ Office at 800-339-9834 (toll-free) or 802-862-0697

Burlington Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Sunday, December 9 at 1 p.m.

Where: Hilton Hotel; 60 Battery Street; Burlington

Details: RSVP by Wednesday, December 5 to Senator Sanders’ Office at 800-339-9834 (toll-free) or 802-862-0697

Bennington Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Friday, December 14 at 12:00 noon

Where: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall; 200 Pleasant Street; Bennington

Details: RSVP by Friday, December 7 to Meals on Wheels of Bennington County at 802-442-8012 ext. 2

Barre Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Monday, December 17 at 12:00 noon

Where: Canadian Club; 414 East Montpelier Road; Barre

Details: RSVP by Wednesday, December 12 to Senator Sanders’ Office at 800-339-9834 (toll-free) or 802-862-0697

Rutland Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Monday, December 17 at 12:00 noon

Where: Godnick Adult Center; 1 Deer Street; Rutland

Details: RSVP by Monday, December 10 to the Godnick Adult Center at 802-773-1853

Brattleboro Senior Holiday Dinner

When: Thursday, December 20 at 12:00 noon

Where: Gibson-Aiken Senior Center; 207 Main Street; Brattleboro

Details: RSVP by Friday, December 14 to the Gibson-Aiken Senior Center at 802-257-7570 or 802-257-1236