December 9, 2023
Hardin Unit 113 Juniors enjoyed the Christmas festivities at Breakfast with Santa. They enjoyed the delicious breakfast and made crafts at the crafts tables, and had photos made with Santa. Young SAL JC and new Junior Auxiliary member Sienna volunteered their time manning the gift tables. We had an abbreviated meeting after the breakfast. Sienna received her Auxiliary pin. Vivian led the Pledge of Allegiance. We had discussion about Patch Books and earning patches. We made a Christmas ornament craft and each designed and decorated a Christmas gift bag. Fun was had by all.
December 22, 2023
Two Juniors of Hardin Unit 113 helped deliver Christmas cheer to Veterans at the Radcliff Veteran’s Center. Diane Kennedy had shopped for all 60 residents and the Juniors had helped make ornaments and Christmas cards for each Veteran. Diane and I labeled each resident’s Christmas gifts (sweatpants and a t-shirt) with their last name, while Vivian and Lilia sorted all 60 bags. After the clothing was marked, we all enjoyed spending time with the Veterans at their Christmas party. The residents played Christmas Bingo and Lilia and Vivian assisted the residents in marking their Bingo cards. Fun was had by all. The Juniors helped pass out the prepared gift bags to each resident. This event was an opportunity for the Juniors to see the Radcliff Veterans Center for the first time, and the faces of the Veterans we so proudly support and send birthday cards to each month. The spirit of Christmas was alive today.