Spreading Cheer to the Elderly via a Card Drive

Ivanhoe student Zainab S. brings cards to Country Villa Los Feliz Nursing Center. (Photo courtesy of Zainab S.)

Ivanhoe student Zainab S. brings cards to Country Villa Los Feliz Nursing Center. (Photo courtesy of Zainab S.)

The Community Committee loves to spread cheer to all. One of our projects was delivering cards to our wonderful elderly neighbors at a local nursing home. We figured that they must be going through a tough time right now away from their loved ones, so we decided to add some sunshine and happiness to their day by collecting cards and drawings. With the help of so many Ivanhoe students, we collected 54 cards! Over Thanksgiving break, we dropped them off at Country Villa Los Feliz Nursing Center, just across the street from Ivanhoe. We were greeted by kind staff, who later passed out the cards to the elderly folks. We’re sure it made them smile! • ZAINAB S.