Rotary Has Heart for Seniors

This was our fifth year having a Valentine Party for the seniors of the Scott Senior Center. Last year due to COVID, we were unable to gather together. After contacting the seniors with a survey and following up with a handwritten letter and invitation to the Valentine Day party, about 45 seniors gathered once again at the Scott Senior Center. Thanks goes to Thomas County Commissioners office and Thomasville YMCA who partnered together to reopen the center for activities. Rotary vows to be more involved than once per year. We have begun a quarterly pen pal program and will continue to be a face at the center throughout the year. About 30 Rotarians volunteered their time and talents, from making desserts, taking photos, prepping food, visiting and greeting the seniors, and writing letters. Photos were taken and will be sent to the seniors during the 2nd quarter penpal program. We are also sending birthday cards to our local seniors as they arise. $20 bills and a Rotary Has Heart for Seniors magnet was given as a gift. Those not in attendance were mailed their gift.