As May begins, I find myself thinking about the many wonderful opportunities that this month provides for me to advocate for the Home and our mission of service to elders in need. There are times when I find myself thinking that my role here is "Chief Cheerleader" since I am a vocal and enthusiastic supporter of anything that contributes to our ability to empower low and modest income elders to live life to the fullest. Clearly, I embrace my "cheerleader" role, knowing that what I am promoting is a commitment to a mission.

 

May provides the residents, their families, and loved ones...along with the greater DC community...an opportunity to experience first-hand that which we do so well - embracing the vision of our founders by striving to be a champion for low and modest income seniors, working to alleviate their hardships where we can and always doing so in a manner which recognizes their self-worth and promotes their dignity and independence. Our Mother's and Father's Day Brunch highlights the role that each resident, regardless of their parental status, has played in the lives of the generation they have nurtured.

 

And, of course, the month is highlighted by our Garden Party whose theme this year is "Where Hope Grows." This evening of festivities and the awarding of the Laura Lisner Award to an individual or group who has enhanced the quality of life for the aging population in our community serves to focus on the work we do and the joy of celebrating those who support our mission.   We hope each of you will join us on May 24th.

 

Finally, as we relish the return of warm weather, please take a moment to focus on the Home's logo and remember the significance of the sundial (notice its resemblance to the letter "L"). The article below describes the symbolism of our logo and how it translates into the reality of care, support, and love here on Western Avenue.

 

Thanks for being a part of our family and I look forward to seeing you on May 24th.

Ward