Here we have a Senior Citizen's Center, where older people can go to socialize, eat lunch and participate in activities. It's not a residential care center - these people either drive or take the bus, they live in their own homes.
Is there something like that in your town? If so, I would recommend calling and talking to the director. Explain your situation, and that you would love to have some company for the holiday dinners. I am sure there are seniors who would otherwise spend the holidays alone who would love the opportunity to join you. You could make some new lifelong friends and start new holiday traditions.
You could try asking the same thing at churches as well.
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