Christmas comes early for adult day care clients
Published 7:36 pm Friday, December 21, 2018
- Robin Hart robin.hart@amnews.com Surrounded by gifts for clients at the Gathering Place Adult Day Health Care facility on Tuesday, Randy Popes unwraps a toy truck.
The special clients at A Gathering Place Adult Day Health Care enjoyed a Christmas party with lots of presents Tuesday afternoon, thanks to the Boyle County Democratic Executive Committee and Democratic Women’s Club.
Anita Pike, director of the program said, “They’re appreciative of everything!”
The adult day health care is a safe and stimulating place for adults who may be unable to live independently or who are disabled or chronically ill, but prefer to live at home.
The clients’ wish lists consisted of nothing extravagant, usually socks, sweatshirts and pants, jackets, washcloths, towels a watch or makeup. Some of the clients also enjoy receiving books, toy cars and baby dolls. One of the more unusual requests this year came from a man who asked for a coffee pot and toilet paper, Pike said.
When Santa arrived, the room buzzed as the clients waited to see what gifts under the tree were for them. Members of the Democratic committee and women’s club were also on hand to hand out gifts with lots of smiles and hugs for everyone.
- Robin Hart robin.hart@amnews.com Bridget Hawthorne shows pure joy and excitement after receiving a gift on Tuesday.
- Robin Hart robin.hart@amnews.com Brenda Carey admires a baby doll she recieved for Christmas during a party at A Gathering Place Adult Day Health Care on Tuesday.
- Robin Hart robin.hart@amnews.com Jimmy Russell is surrounded by gifts during the party at A Gathering Place Adult Day Health Care on Tuesday.
- Robin Hart robin.hart@amnews.com Carol Jeffries anxiously unwraps her gift during the Christmas party given by the Boyle County Democratic Executive Council and the Boyle County Democratic Womens Club.
- Robin Hart robin.hart@amnews.com Graylon Sharp waves toward Santa and thanks him for his new winter coat as Jenny McClure enjoys watching him.
- Robin Hart robin.hart@amnews.com Anita Pike adjusts Santa’s hat while Gracie Reiser and Mary Fish wait for someone to take a photo during the Christmas party at A Gathering Place Adult Day Health Care Center on Tuesday afternoon.
- Robin Hart robin.hart@amnews.com