Santa remembers Brattleboro area seniors
Posted by Marty Cohn
On Wednesday, December 24, Santa delivered a small gift to every resident of the areas nursing homes and residential care homes.
For years, the Brattleboro Rotary Club s Gifts for Seniors program has made sure that senior citizens living in Thompson House, Pine Heights at Brattleboro, Vernon Green, Hilltop House and Holton Home are not forgotten.
According to program organizer Cindy Jerome, Brattleboro Rotary Club members donated over $1,000 just by passing the hat at several meetings. "They love this tradition of giving to our elder friends and neighbors.
Jerome called each care facility to ask for ideas of what their residents would like. Birdfeeders, polar fleece lap robes, large print crossword puzzles and chocolate were all popular gift requests.
"Over 300 gifts were purchased. Rotarians and other friends wrapped the gifts and delivered them in time for Christmas."
Jerome emphasized that the Senior Gifts program could not be a success without the assistance of local merchants. She singled out Sam's Outdoor Outfitters, Hotel Pharmacy, Bakers Office Products, and Target in Keene.
Also, Howard Printing designed, printed and donated attractive gift tags.
Burdick's Chocolates in Walpole, N.H. provided small boxes of their premium chocolates so that all 85 shut-ins who get Meals on Wheels also received a small box of chocolates this week.
Photo: Santa (aka Peter Wren) distributed Brattleboro Rotary Club 's "Gifts for Seniors" to Holton Home residents Audrey O'Brien on Christmas Eve.