We all gathered at our community house in downtown Birmingham and sat together chatting and munching on cupcakes basically trying to decide what we can do to make someone's Valentine day special, someone who's not able to afford a grand celebration usually. So we ended up deciding to go to the Homestead Res Of Beverly Hills to spend some time with the elderly and make them feel loved.
We got there at around 1:30 in the afternoon after talking and making arrangements with the people there and took cakes, balloons and lots of other food items with us. Once we got there, we set up all the stuff in the community hall and invited everyone to come and make themselves comfortable. Everyone came in and they had a great time eating, talking, playing games and even singing songs! It was an awesome afternoon.
Once everyone was done doing whatever their hearts desired and ate to their content, we gave out little memoirs, as a gift for Valentine's day!
It was a great celebration and I felt very satisfied after it was done!
It's so true what they say, Happiness doubles if you spread it! :)
Taking the time to spend Valentine's Day with people in the community is wonderful. This probably brought them more joy than you realize. More people need to do things like this. If you ask me it is the small things in life that are the most rewarding.
ReplyDeletethank you Emily! I agree, completely! :)
DeleteThat is just a wonderful idea. I'm happy that you were able to give them such joy on a day that doesn't always get celebrated by everyone.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! You are an amazing volunteer!
ReplyDeleteNice job on volunteering, nobody is left out.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone! :)
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