Dear editor:
The magic of the Christmas season brought together our community to brighten up Christmas for the residents at Pleasant Manor and Niagara Long Term Care.
Traditions continued as Amika Verwegen and her children, Nova, Fern, Yuna and Kazuhiro, created 145 Christmas cards with creative designs and riddles to please the residents.
The three kindergarten classes at Crossroads Public School continued to share in the spirit of giving when 67 Christmas stockings were prepared. The children are taught the importance of giving back to our community and bringing a little joy to the seniors in long-term care.
The Niagara Lions under the direction of Dorothy Soo-Wiens had a special afternoon filling 35 stockings.
Palliative Care ladies find it in their hearts to knit 145 hearts. Thank you Marilyn Bartlett, Lorraine Horton, Louanne Rudisuela, Dena Broeders and Jean Stoddart.
Melissa Achal, founder of NEOB Lavendar generously donated products that Niagara Long Term Care will use as a part of their Montessori kits. Also, many shampoo bars and hand soaps will be enjoyed by many residents.
Most importantly, YOU the community for finding such passion and generosity in making this initiative one of love and pure joy!
To each and every one of you, enjoy the spirit of the Christmas season and all the best in 2025!
Joan King
NOTL
