Residents@JV

Ann's Treat # 2

Tuesday evening, December 12, Ann Coy, volunteer extraordinaire, provided a Christmas party with the residents in the office house. No sooner than the evening meal was finished in the women’s home, special guests for the party started arriving. The Jacob’s Village residents had invited their USI-Best Buddies to the party and wanted them to be a part of their Christmas 2006. The Jacob’s Village bunch of Wanda, Debbie, Mike, Michael, Scott, Home Coordinators Janice and Barry, minus Donna Kay who was still recovering from an injured leg, left the women’s home with a couple of ‘Buddies’, who arrived early, following them. An introduction of all in attendance was made to become more acquainted and put everyone in the Christmas Spirit. Like a roll-call, Ann had each individual state their name, which ‘Best Buddy’ was whose and their favorite part of the Christmas Season. Of course, the reason for the season was high-lighted. A few songs were sung, remembrances of Christmas past were told and Ann read a story that provided everyone an ornament to place on the tree. A good time in the moment was being had by all…when all of a sudden…a commotion of jingles and jangles were heard outside and everybody rushed to the window, threw open the sash…and door, to see what the noise was. A big surprise to everyone, but what should appear before their wondering eyes, a jolly ol’ guy dressed in red carrying a bag over his shoulder. It was Santa Claus and he stepped right in through the doorway Ho, Ho, Ho-ing and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Santa Claus sat down, had a cookie or two, talked about his Reindeer, and pulled a gift out of his bag for everyone. Some group photos were taken with him in front of the Christmas tree, although, Santa couldn’t stay long. He had his work cut out for him in the up-comig days but he was heard exclaiming as he got back on his sleigh, On Dasher, On Dancer, On Prancer and Vixen, On Comet, On Cupid, On Donder and Blitzen, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night’. It sure was nice of ol’ Santa Claus to stop by Jacob’s Village during their party bearing gifts and tidings of joy. The girls received a decorative home-made cloth angel and the guys all received a pocket utility knife, little scissors, tweezers, and a bottle opener included, with the Beacon Group engraved on the side. Ann had treats, punch, and bingo prizes to share with all while playing the popular Christmas Bingo. What made this Christmas party so good was having the USI Best Buddies be a part. The Best Buddies have been good for several meetings and the residents really enjoy spending time with them. Hopefully in this 2007 New Year, the connection will continue. The 2006 Christmas party was the best one yet, courtesy of Santa Claus and Ann.

posted by J V Resident Blog @ 11:53 AM