Sweet Endeavor Brightens Day At Simsbury Nursing Facility

SIMSBURY, CT — It was a sweet month for the fine folks at one Simsbury health care/rehabilitation center.

Thanks to the generosity of the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter and Bristol-based St. Joseph Catholic School, many elderly residents at McLean, 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, had a happy Valentine's Day.

The Daughters of the American Revolution, Abigail Phelps Chapter, and St. Joseph Catholic School pupils rolled up their sleeves and went to work making and delivering personalized Valentine's Day cards for residents at the nursing facility.

They even, of course, included some sweet treats in their offerings.

Life in a nursing facility can be lonely and, at times, sad.

But this initiative aimed to brighten up the days of some folks, who, no doubt, were ecstatic at what they were given, which was much, much more than just a card and candy.

"We wanted to remind residents that they're valued members of our community. Small acts of kindness can make a huge difference on this special day. We just wanted to bring a smile to every resident's face," said Simsbury DAR Women's Issues co-chairperson Abigail Vacca.

For more information on the Abigail Phelps Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, click on this link.

For more information on St. Joseph Catholic School in Bristol, click on this link.