They joined other guests at the Ravelston House Hotel and The Venue at Eskmills for the events, which were held on different days earlier this month.
“They were a great success and great fun was had by all,” said Carol Edmond, club organiser.
The Courier previously reported on how double festive cheer was in store for hundreds of elderly residents this Christmas as two free community lunches were organised.
The annual community lunch, traditionally organised by event catering business Hickory (Scotland) Limited, at the Eskmills Venue on Station Road was cancelled last year after it was announced that the company had entered administration.
The festive event, organised by the company for more than seven years, was expected to be attended by more than 250 people last year.
Dean Ivinson, owner of the Ravelston House Hotel, on the town’s North High Street, stepped into the breach, hosting a free event for up to 150 people.
He organised an event again this year, offering local pensioners free-of-charge a three-course Christmas lunch, wine, soft drinks, entertainment, a DJ and raffle last Monday.
Aimed at care home residents and community groups, he said it would give elderly people who might not get out during the festive season a “nice Christmas experience”.
Meanwhile, Eskmills’ annual free Christmas lunch for care home residents and community groups returned on Giving Tuesday the following day.
Oliver Stephen has relaunched The Venue at Eskmills after buying the popular events business out of administration, as reported in the Courier earlier this year.
He has won plaudits for his development of Eskmills, the largest business destination in East Lothian and home to more than 100 businesses, employing 500 people in its 12 buildings.
Under Hickory, The Venue was primarily used for weddings and served as a central hub for the catering firm.
However, when the company went into administration, Mr Stephen saw an opportunity. After months of negotiations, he secured the venue and other assets.
The community lunch was advertised on The Venue at Eskmills website, saying: “Hundreds of residents from local care homes and community groups will enjoy a free three-course Christmas lunch this December.
“The Venue at Eskmills will once again open its doors to host the celebration, made possible thanks to generous catering from Saltire Hospitality, Really Delicious and Jo’s Kitchen, alongside DJ Matt Gall from Capital Sound Collective and support from local businesses donating raffle prizes.”