VAE Holiday Gathering is set for Saturday, December 4 at the Barre Elks Club, 10 Jefferson St., Barre, VT. Plan to arrive around 11:30am. Lunch is at noon and will be buffet style, prepared & served by the Elks Food Service. The menu is Top Round of Beef, Seasoned Oven Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Peas & Carrots, Salad, Rolls and Dessert, at a cost of $20.00.

Bring a wrapped gift in the $10 to $20 range if you would like to participate in the gift exchange. RSVP by November 27 to Charlie Thompson at (802) 878-2536 or email charlieandmarion@comcat.net. Pay on arrival with cash or check made out to VAE. To get to the Elks club, turn northward on Elm St. at the light by the park at the east end of Barre Main St. (Route 302) and take the first right onto Jefferson St.