Written by the Tidings Staff | 15 September 2010

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Tomorrow marks the 6th annual M&M Meat Shops National Family Dinner Night in support of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC).

This event celebrates what ultimately matters most -- spending quality time with family and friends. The importance of family dinners reaches far beyond simply sharing a meal together. Research shows that gathering around the table presents a valuable opportunity to interact, strengthen relationships and affirm the value of every individual in the family and their role in his or her community.

Launched in 2004, this program has touched the hearts and minds of families, community leaders and dignitaries from coast-to-coast. Members of Parliament, premiers, mayors, city councils and even the Prime Minister and Governor General have proclaimed their support for this national at-home event. National Family Dinner Night attracts public and charitable support every year and has contributed to the more than $20 million M&M Meat Shops has raised for the CCFC. This year, M&M Meat Shops is urging you to register your participation and demonstrate the importance of getting together with the people who matter most in your lives. For everyone who registers their pledge to participate in National Family Dinner Night on the website: www.nationalfamilydinnernight.com, M&M Meat Shops will make a $1 donation to the CCFC, up to a maximum of $100,000. New this year, everyone is invited to share their favourite family recipe or family dinner memory for a chance to win $250 in M&M Meat Shops Gift Cards. So sign up before the contest closes tomorrow!

How to make a memorable family meal

Make your family a priority during meals

Turn off cell phones, TVs and remove distractions

Introduce ideas and share current events

Talk about your community

Allow your children to express their opinions and encourage their independence