Some of our high school students from Cabrini Immigrant Services (CIS), Dobbs Ferry, NY decided to use their day off from school on November 5th and visit some of the residents at St. Cabrini Nursing Home. The students ‘adopted a grandparent’ for an afternoon. They had great conversations and enjoyed making different crafts with the residents.
It was a beautiful afternoon seeing the smiles on the residents and the gleam in their eyes as they shared stories about when they were young. Conversations included what it was like growing up without computers and cell phones. Some students couldn’t believe that some of the residents didn’t have TVs and phones when they were very young. The residents enjoyed listening to the students talk about all the different things they do with modern technology.
discussing the different topics, the students helped the residents make a paper cornucopia and a small pumpkin. By the end of the program, the residents didn’t want the students to go home. In fact, they decided they wanted to adopt all of them.
The students enjoyed being at the nursing home so much that they are already planning a special Christmas program for the residents. They can’t wait to go back on December 23rd.