Singing teens spread sunshine to seniors
The world is dealing with a coronavirus pandemic, but difficult times often bring out the best in people. Neighbours help neighbours. Strangers help strangers. Here are a few things Calgarians are doing to lift each other’s spirits or make a difference during this challenging time.
ART CARDS FOR SENIORS
Seniors at United Active Living were the lucky recipients of original art cards, delivered via a program from the Leighton Art Centre. More than 230 cards were given to United seniors, created by artists who hoped to bring a bit of joy into the day of older folks during the pandemic.
SINGING FOR GRANDMAS
Alexa Jobs, 13, and Pierson
Jobs, 13, brightened the day of the seniors in their lives recently. After several weeks of preparation, they put together a physically-distanced four-song performance for their Nana at Gleniffer Lake and also did a similar set for their grandmother at the Sierras of Tuscany community in Calgary, entertaining many other residents at the same time. After Alex sang You’ll Be In My Heart, there wasn’t a dry eye. “These poor seniors have been cooped up for so long and the kids received such praise for bringing them some happiness in their day,” said the children’s mother, Angela Jobs. They called the performances “Sunshine Songs,” in hopes they were spreading sunshine into these seniors’ lives.