Thanksgiving meal at Ripon Medical Center

RIPON – Ripon Medical Center is hosting a free meal for all comers from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, in the lower level dining room. The outreach, begun last year by Jeanne Payton, is for anyone who wants to participate, no strings attached. They may not be able to afford the meal, or don't want to be alone, or simply don't feel like preparing a large meal, Payton said in a news release from the hospital. The meal will include turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, dinner roll and pie. Live music will be provided by several people, including children who will play violins. Anyone wanting to help or make donations may do so by calling Payton at (920) 748-0407.