There is a movement in the making - Operation Valentine. A simple way to shower seniors with love by bombarding central New York nursing homes with cards for Valentine's Day.
If you're looking for great bargains and want to help our local veterans, look to the New 2 U Thrift Shop, located inside the CNY Veterans Outreach Center (former YMCA building), in downtown Utica. The center is in need of donations of clothes, household items and small furniture items.
I've always believed that our elders have great wisdom and history to share. Now, some of our local seniors are having a chance to share that history through a new video this week.
You've heard the expression, "Respect your elders", and many cultures such as Native Americans believe that our older generations have much wisdom to share. And they do. Now, thanks to a grant, many of our local seniors will have a chance to have their stories told.