Light Heart Foundation Calendar of Events
January to February 14th: Valentines and Animals on Parade
Light Heart has it’s annual “Animals on Parade
and Valentines Day stuffy collection. Many Elders in facilities
love cuddling up to a favorite stuffy. Most of the time these
special possessions receive so much love and hugs that they
get worn and torn in a matter of months. This is a great time
to drop off new stuffed animals or cloth dolls any size, shape
and color. Those that sing or say something are especially wonderful.
Maybe you have a Beanie Baby Collection or stuffed animals
for many other holiday’s or special events that take place
during the year? Please call and come in to share your stories
because we have a home and someone to love and care for them?
Learn more about Animals
on Parade
March to May: Spring into Caring
It is difficult for the seniors to get out and shop for many
little things they might like to have so these beautiful and
brightly decorated baskets are sponsored and delivered by various
groups organizations and business’s in the community.
Learn more about
Spring Into Caring
Spring and Ongoing: Gardens of Good Wishes and Seasonal Events
throughout the year
Most of these planting and gardening projects are designed
to be an intergenerational opportunity for the seniors and youth
to interact and work together with the facilities, community
business groups and organizations.
Some of the features we consider are for the planting areas
and paths to be wheelchair assessable including the use of water
features such as fountains and waterfalls. Gazebos and shaded
areas are also considered in the design to bring an inviting
respite with sitting areas for the residents and staff and family
members to interact.
Learn more about
Gardens of Good Wishes
September: Grandparent / Elder Awareness Month
Our community mayors have signed Proclamations honoring our
Elders! You can too!
Send a Note ….Give A Hug….Visit them….Send
Flowers…
Give a Smile…Call Them
So many of our Elders are sitting alone and waiting for a call
and a kind word from someone who appreciates them for what they
have done. These are the same people who fought for our country,
build and financially supported our communities, provided for
us in our youth and created programs we are benefiting from
today.
You can help make a difference in their lives and maybe your
own.
Business Owners can join in by recognizing your senior customers
through: Service or product discounts, Special giveaways or
sponsor special outings for seniors. You can join in by Sponsoring:
A group of 10 or more Seniors and Youth Visitors, A special
outing, Entertainment, Ice Cream Social, Theater, Musical Event,
Breakfast, Lunch…?
Learn more about
Elder Recognition
October – December: Magic in Believing – Holiday
gift drive for the Elderly.
Each year Light Heart Foundation holds it’s holiday gift
drive for the Elderly living in local retirement, assisted living
and skilled nursing facilities.
We would like to invite you and/or business, group, organization
to join in this heartwarming project. It can be a family affair…The
more the merrier. It’s easy. Just call Light Heart Foundation
and let us know how you want to participate.
Learn more about
Magic in Believing
