By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
The pandemic has been difficult on both the elderly and their caretakers, with long-term care homes restricting visitors and health care workers stretched thin.
The Wonder Women League sought to ease the burden on both groups Monday. The group distributed gift bags to residents of the Ascension Living Via
Each resident received their own gift bag containing a bag of PoPt popcorn, a hand cream, lip balm, eyeglass cleaning cloth, and snack size bag of assorted mints.
In addition to their gift bag, they were able to choose an item or two from a tote containing body wash, emery boards, soft fuzzy socks, chocolates, puzzles, adult coloring books, colored pencils, word search books and facial tissue.
Staff at the long-term care facilities were treated to Daylight Donuts and bags of PoPt popcorn in appreciation of their service.
Members of the holiday gift project were Deb Hoffman, Jan Klaus, Sherry Dryden, Pat Klaus, Marie Froelich and LaVonne Giess.
"We do so much for the kids," Hoffman said. "We wanted to do something for our elders. It is so hard for them being stuck in their rooms."
In additional to support from WWL, Daylight Donuts, PoPt Popcorn, Sherry Dryden, Bank of Hays and Werth Wealth Management donated to the project.
The Wonder Women League is a branch of United Way of Ellis County and is comprised of women donating to the WWL above and beyond their annual United Way contribution. WWL donations are used for the health and betterment of children, family, community and neighborhood. For more information on the league or to join, click here.
Editor's note: Cristina Janney is a member of the WWL.