Girl Scout troop 1067 from Surprise visited the residents of Sun Valley Lodge this weekend and helped brighten the lives of many Health Care Center residents. The Scouts made tags for residents’ Christmas gifts, sang carols, and spent time visiting residents individually in their rooms.
Troop leader Stacy Valentine brought nine members of her 4th, 5th, and 6th grade group to spend time with the Lodge’s elderly residents. “This is fun for us,” Stacy said. “We think it is a blessing to be there for people who may not have many visitors this Christmas.”
Lodge residents agreed. Sun Valley Lodge Dining Manager Winifred Taylor helped oversee the event and reported that the residents were greatly touched by the visit. “I had one resident tell me she thought Christmas was finally here because the children came to visit and sing. I even saw residents smile that I have never seen smile before. This was a very warm and happy event.”
Troop leader Stacy Valentine brought nine members of her 4th, 5th, and 6th grade group to spend time with the Lodge’s elderly residents. “This is fun for us,” Stacy said. “We think it is a blessing to be there for people who may not have many visitors this Christmas.”
Lodge residents agreed. Sun Valley Lodge Dining Manager Winifred Taylor helped oversee the event and reported that the residents were greatly touched by the visit. “I had one resident tell me she thought Christmas was finally here because the children came to visit and sing. I even saw residents smile that I have never seen smile before. This was a very warm and happy event.”
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