Penny Lore, executive director of Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence in Greenwich has announced the “To My Valentine” project, requesting Valentine”™s Day cards for the residents. Older adults need to stay connected to friends and family, but the residents at Parsonage Cottage, a division of Greenwich Communities, don”™t have in-person face-to-face contact with their loved ones. In the spring, a technology drive by the Parsonage Cottage Fundraising and Junior Advisory Boards resulted in 30 donated iPads, which has helped residents stay Connected, but Lore would like to make this upcoming holiday special for Parsonage residents.
“This past year has been a challenging time for everyone, but it has been especially difficult for those who live in senior homes like Parsonage,” said Lore. “For their own safety, the residents have had minimal contact with their families and friends, which has unfortunately left many of them feeling isolated and alone.”
Lore”™s thought behind this event was to send a little love to the Parsonage residents and a reminder that they always have support and love, especially during such a sweet holiday. Lore is encouraging community members, schools, churches, etc., to write Valentine”™s Day cards that can be dropped off or mailed to Parsonage Cottage and will be given to the residents on Sunday, Feb. 14.
The collection of Valentine”™s Day cards will run through Wednesday, Feb. 10. Those wishing to participate will have the option to either mail their cards by Feb. 8 to “To My Valentine,” 88 Parsonage Road, Greenwich, CT 06830, or drop them off in the collection box on the front porch.
