Fall suppers were another community tradition began in the 1930s.The first was held by Headingley United Church in 1933 ($68 profit)at the old Headingley Hall on Portage Avenue (same location as the present building).With an outhouse,wood stove for heating and a lack of running water,it was no small feat to host one of these events.These dinners were remembered as cold and drafty.

In 1936 the dinner saw a profit of $84,and 1940 only $37 (blamed on the war).Suppers were sporadic for the next decade,but when the new hall was built in 1953,the United and Anglican churches pooled their efforts and hosted several fine dinners.By 1954 each church had a profit of $156.In 1955,they realized a profit of $188 each after paying $119 for Turkeys,$14 for rolls,$5 for hall rental and $1 for 5 quarts of milk.They also bought a set of 150 place settings of dishes for $99 from Eaton ’s.In 1956,adult prices were raised to $1.25 and children to 50 ¢.People thought these prices were too high and nobody would show up,however,they averaged 500 people each year.The menu has changed little over the years,
serving a traditional Turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed by delicious home baked pies.As neighbours gathered upstairs to wait and visit,the tables were set downstairs.

Water had to be carried in,heated and slop pails carried out. Today ’s Annual Fall Supper has been running continuously since 1968 the year the United Church congregation began holding the event at its new home on Bridge Road.