The sixth annual Bracebridge Library Santa for Seniors program launches on Thursday, November 12th.
The program is done in partnership with The Pines Long Term Care Home, Castle Peak Retirement Residence, James Street Residence, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, and Riverstone Lodge Retirement Residence.
Seniors living at the residences submit anonymous wish lists, which are hung on a tree at the Coulson Family Bracebridge Library. Patrons are asked to take a wish list, purchase one (or more) of the gifts, wrap them, and return them to the library on or before Friday, December 11.
The wish lists include things like comfy blankets, a warm pair of slippers, a box of chocolates, or personal care items.
Once all the wish lists are gone, they will be replaced with ones listing the items most needed this holiday season by the Manna Food Bank in Bracebridge.
Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mathew Reisler says the holidays can be an isolating experience for those who may not be able to visit their families – like seniors.
“Library patrons have made it a point to make the annual program a part of their holidays,” he adds. “They have gone above and beyond to show the seniors living in our community how appreciated they are.”
