Reblog: March is Invite a New Vermonter to Dinner Month
Last year, Southern Vermont tried something new. Instead of the usual newsletter send and matching individuals or families based on interests, the Welcome Wagon Chapter shifted, and invited Vermonters to invite newcomers in their own circles out to dinner.
Piloted in Windham County in 2025, “Invite a New Vermonter to Dinner Month” resulted in 54 residents sharing meals together, whether at a local restaurant or in their homes. Host Nettie Lane described her March 2025 experience as “fantastic.” “It was truly wonderful to get to know my new neighbors,” Lane says. “We really enjoyed sharing the meal and our company. We even talked about starting a communal garden together! I also was happy to support a local business.”
