Let's help make Christmas brighter by adopting an Angel from Regency Manor Nursing Home's Angel Tree
For those of you that have been following for a while, you know that as a family, we adopt seniors through the Salvation Army. The reason we do this is because all too often, those that are in a nursing home are either often forgotten because they have no family or their health, or physical limitations make it impossible for nursing home members to be with family during the holidays.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Program
This year we continue to support the Salvation Army Red Kettle Program. You see the kettles just about everywhere, especially if you frequent Walmart. The Kettle workers are very diligent withstanding the cold, wet temperatures in hopes of filling their kettles for the Christmas season and throughout the year.
It would not be the Christmas season if the kids did not stop by the Red Kettles and place what change they were able to conjure up before our trip.
Regency Manor Nursing Home
This year we have joined other families in helping make this Christmas season a special time for the residence of Regency Manor Nursing Home located in Floresville, Texas.
They have an Angel Tree Christmas Project that is currently in full swing. We have decided to adopt two residents this year as Regency Manor has 105. That is a lot of elderly and handicapped people who also are looking for a joyous Christmas.
Won’t You Join In
I would love for everyone of our readers to join in on the fun and help to make this Christmas special for the residents of Regency Manor. If you would like to join our family in helping to make this a special day, here are just some things that the residence at Regency Manor could use.
Gift Ideas
- Fleece blankets – to help keep the draft off of their legs or shoulders
- Non-slip socks – to help aide residence not only keep their feet warm but to also keep them from slipping on the floor.
- Cardigan Sweaters – sizes small, medium, large, extra large, XXL.
- Snacks – Sugar free snacks are always a great idea, popcorn, or granola is also a fantastic idea.
- Hot Chocolate – Many of the residence love hot chocolate.
- Hot Tea – Hot tea is also a favorite among the residence of a nursing home.
- Christmas Cards – Christmas cards are always special for anyone to receive. Making a family Christmas card would be a great idea.
They are having their Christmas party on December 22nd, 2011 therefore any gifts would need to arrive no later than December 21st, 2011.
Please send any cards or gifts to:
Regency Manor Nursing Home
Attn: Cathy Peeler
1615 Eleventh Street
Floresville, Texas USA 78114
To adopt an Angel from their tree, please contact Ms. Cathy Peeler at 830-216-7090. She will be more than happy to give you your Angel’s name and what they would like. They still have more Angel’s that need to be adopted.
Stay tuned for updates on our Candles For A Cause – Christmas Behind The Scenes Project. As always, drop me a line and let me know what Christmas projects you are working on this year.
