Eugenia enjoys helping out the Activities department by sanitizing Bingo Chips , organizing materials and passing TRAVELING out pre-meal THE WORLD activities .

VOLUNTEERING AT THE STONE PEAR PAVILION

Our residents are busying themselves and enriching their lives through volunteering !

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING “ The purpose of life is not to be happy . It is to be useful , to be honorable , to be compassionate , to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well .”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson We are seeing more and more of our residents interested in opportunities to engage themselves by volunteering or performing “ work ” at the facility . We ’ ve all felt a common fear recently of social isolation and loneliness , feelings the senior population has increased risk long before COVID . Volunteering has many benefits to help make us both healthy and happy . Volunteering offers opportunities to connect with others , helping to combat feelings of isolation , and helps to provide enhanced self-esteem and sense of purpose .

Older adults often think about how they have contributed to the world and the legacy they will leave behind . Engaging in volunteer work helps create fulfillment sharing knowledge and experience making a positive difference improving the life of another . Studies have shown that seniors who volunteer remain physically functional , have a healthier psychological well-being and live longer !

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Wishing you another year full of blessings !

The Orchards of East Liverpool Delores D . 03 / 01 James T . 03 / 03

Pepperberry Suites Donna R . 03 / 01

The Orchards of Saxonburg Jeannette B 03 / 29

Bonnie crochets like a queen for her church club and has been making hats this winter and donating the proceeds to the residents Activity fund .