On Mothers’ Day, Sunday 11th May (2025), members of Kiwanis East Maitland visited five aged care facilities in the Maitland area ~ Benhome, Maitland Grange, Mt Carmel, Opal Rutherford Park and, Whiddon (Largs).
Mothers’ Day cards, coloured and written in by students from Millers Forest, Stanford Merthyr, Irrawang and Kitchener Public Schools, along with a small posy of flowers, were presented to each of the female residents.
The big smiles and happy faces of the residents, the words of thanks and appreciation and, delight at being given cards by the school children, said it all; a great start to their special day! The staff at each of the aged care facilities commented on how much this means not only the residents but, the residents’ families as well, is talked about for days.
Each of the Kiwanis members enjoy being able to make a difference and, that connection between the elderly and the school students in our communities.