Who is ready to do some holiday good? If there is one thing that EVERYONE can agree on is that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the very real feelings of isolation, depression and anxiety. Sadly this can be the experience that our senior community goes through on a regular basis. For the last five years the Sub for Seniors program has tried to help. The first year brought joy to 98 people and last year delivered holiday cheer (and necessity items) to more than 250 senior citizens. Now in its sixth year the number that the program wishes to reach is 350. That’s 350 senior citizens living isolated and lonely in OUR community. Needed items include non perishable food items, pet food and treats, blankets, large print crosswords and word search books, colored pencils, activity books, 500 or 1000 piece puzzles, playing cards, slippers and socks, personal hygiene items, gloves, hats, scarves, and holiday treats and candies (sugar free ones as well). Businesses and individuals wishing to donate cash should go through Charitable Friends of Ashley Valley. Items should be dropped off at the Golden Age Community Center Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm or at Esquire RV Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm as well as Saturday 10am to 2pm, with more locations forthcoming. For more information, contact Tiffany at 801-512-4661.
