Rosebridge
hosts children’s Christmas party
Wednesday, December 13,
2006 -- Natalie Miller
Christmas is about family and Rosebridge Manor
paid tribute to its staff members’ families
with a special party Dec. 9.
The Jasper long-term care home held
a Christmas party for the children and
Emma Hobbs sits on
Santa's lap during the children's Christmas
party at Rosebridge.
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grandchildren of its employees who
work at the rural nursing home. About 25 children
were in attendance along with their parents and
grandparents, says Kathy Barr, life enrichment
co-ordinator at Rosebridge.
“I think this will be one
of our seasonal events from now on,” says
Kathy.
“The staff are very eager
to participate. I think it shows it’s just
not all about work all the time. We support (staff
and their families). It adds to the Christmas
season and goodwill.”
The Shriners’ clowns made
balloon animals for the children to get the party
underway. “Santa came in half way through
and he gave
Shriners' clowns entertain
children at the Jasper long-term care home.
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out gifts to all the kids who were
there,” says Kathy. “They really enjoyed
that.”
Refreshments and cookies were served
and the residents watched the children with interest.
“They laughed and smiled at the little kids,”
says Kathy, noting the children ran around amongst
the seniors.
“It was nice for the
kids to meet the other staff members' children,”
Kathy says. “We saw lots of little friendships
brewing.”
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