My student Sammy, pictured below, and his Mom offer a multi-generational service of kindness and sweet snacks in their weekly visits to Rancho Sante Fe. The duo make seasonal fruited sweet breads and take them to our local Senior Center after school on Fridays. There Sammy and his mom, Rae Anne hold court while playing card games with the Golden Gang of Seniors, Sammy and the Golden Gals play Hearts, Fish, and a definitive favorite, Gin Rummy.
Sammy is learning to play simple tunes on the piano accompanied by 2 of the Golden Guys, former professional musicians. Sometimes my friend, Maize, who just celebrated her 95th birthday, serenades the musicians with well remembered Broadway show tunes.
Sammy serves the sweetbreads along with special napkins, and they all enjoy an afternoon "snack" before the Golden Gang heads out for their individual studio units.
Sammy and his mom haven't missed but one Friday in the past nine months. Sammy is truly a "sweetheart".
Sammy is learning to play simple tunes on the piano accompanied by 2 of the Golden Guys, former professional musicians. Sometimes my friend, Maize, who just celebrated her 95th birthday, serenades the musicians with well remembered Broadway show tunes.
Sammy serves the sweetbreads along with special napkins, and they all enjoy an afternoon "snack" before the Golden Gang heads out for their individual studio units.
Sammy and his mom haven't missed but one Friday in the past nine months. Sammy is truly a "sweetheart".
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- Posted by LiliAB
- Feb 8, 2017
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Readers Comments
Pyronik wrote: That's fab :-)
splain wrote: That so touches my heart
leoladyc728 wrote: YAY for Sammy
Rajni wrote: The seeds of Kindness sowed in Sammy will blossom fully in future. Thanks for your inspiring post.
mindyjourney wrote: Look at that sweet Sammy smile :)))). So dear of his mother, him and you for sharing with us! Love when we combine different ages and their energies <3.
moonwalk wrote: Beyond awesome!
RoseMarie wrote: So pleased to hear about sammy's kindness. He truly is a sweetheart x 💓 rose-marie
Virginia wrote: Seniors so appreciate it when outsiders come in to spend time with them. I worked at a retirement home and brought in kids from schools to entertain, dancers, and musicians. They feel like they are still a part of a community outside those in the facility. Bravo to this team for bringing joy with the food treats.
