Santa remembers Brattleboro area seniors
Posted by Marty Cohn
on May 02, 2011
On 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 close to $700 just by passing the hat at several
meetings. "They love this tradition of giving to our elder friends and
neighbors, "Jerome said. Jerome called each care facility to ask for ideas of what their
residents would like. Christmas jewelry, calendars, polar fleece lap
robes, large print crossword puzzles and chocolate were all popular
gift requests, she reported. Jerome continued, "Over 300 gifts were purchased. Rotarians and
other friends wrapped the gifts and delivered them in time for
Christmas."
Also, Howard Printing designed, printed and donated attractive gift tags.
PHOTO Brattleboro Rotary Club President Cindy Jerome (center) helped Santa (Richard Gavoni) deliver presents to Holton Home resident Desi Lane.
Also, Howard Printing designed, printed and donated attractive gift tags.
PHOTO Brattleboro Rotary Club President Cindy Jerome (center) helped Santa (Richard Gavoni) deliver presents to Holton Home resident Desi Lane.