Singing Carols!
Okay, so about a week ago my friend SHARON who is a member of San Dimas/La Verne Soroptimists called me. I can't remember the exact reason for her call, but she told me the group was going to sing carols for the senior citizens over at La Verne Manor. Me, being the crazy blonde that I am, invited myself.
So today, a grpup of about 11 women headed over to the manor. I didn't know what to expect other than I remember singing to seniors when I was a little girl in church. The Soroptimist group is amazing. Not only did they bring song sheets for all of the residents, they made a Christmas bag full of things like lotion, socks and chocolates for each person there.
When we began to sing, every wonderful resident joined in or listened. And one lady in particular caught my attention. She just had this look of pure enjoyment on her face. So afterward I headed over to her wheelchair and spoke with her. I told her I thought she loved music very much. And come to find out, she had been a piano player/singer/dancer in her younger years. She told me that music will always be a part of her life and that she sings her way through her days. Wow, what an attitude! I truly want to be that kind of person when I am older and maybe can't get around so well anymore. She is joyful and happy.
So, not only did we make everyone's day, I learned an important lesson. Keep singing and life won't feel so bad.
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Linda K. Mayer,
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Hi Linda,
what a wonderful way to spend the day! (But what is a soroptimists?)
Soroptimist International is a non-profit group who raise money and do projects in their communities and internationally. This year the International group is raising money for a project in Papua New Guinea... the maternal deathrate there is 40%. That means that 40% of the women die in childbirth or from infention shortly afterward... if you want info I can tell you later.
One of the local projects every year is the "Dress the Child" event which I am more than thankful to be included in since I'm not actually a member. They raise money, and the elementary schools in the area send kids who are tough situations. We take them to Tareget and take them shopping for an outfit complete with socks, undies and shoes. Some even need coats so that will be provided on an as needed basis. And this year Costco donated backpacks. Usually there are four buses full of kids.
You can see my blogs about it here:
Linda, what a great story! I'm sure the singers as well as those who listened had a very enjoyable time! I hadn't heard of Soroptimist before so I will check them out as well!