Back when I was working, I had different activities for the residents. We had so many people living there from various backgrounds and different interests. Lots of the ladies had been volunteers of one sort or another when they were able to do things. They still had the spirit of giving in their hearts and were at their happiest when doing for others. I found out about a Valentines for Vets program and mentioned it to them. The idea was to make Valentines, sign them and send them to Veterans homes. They were so enthusiastic and put forth some of their best work. It was heart warming and yet sad at the same time. I had two ladies who had forgotten how to spell their own names. I had others whose handwriting was barely legible.. but they did the best they could and they did it with so much love... here's the letter I wrote on behalf of the residents....
February 8, 2000
RE: Valentines for Veterans
On behalf of St John’s Retirement Village and the Personal Care Unit, please accept these valentines for our Veterans, made with love and care in our craft and bible study groups by seniors ages seventy-five to one hundred. We are proud to be a part of the Valentines for Veterans Project again this year.
Sincerely,
Jenny Decaillet
Activity Director
St Johns Retirement Village
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I printed off several hundred valentines on my computer. The residents colored or painted and decorated them, then signed their names to them. It was such a successful project. We did that every year that I worked there.
J.
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I printed off several hundred valentines on my computer. The residents colored or painted and decorated them, then signed their names to them. It was such a successful project. We did that every year that I worked there.
J.
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