The campaign that delivered more than 600 gifts to local needy seniors in the past three years is going on again this holiday season. Area retailers, along with agencies that serve older adults, have partnered with Home Instead Senior Care to make sure isolated seniors receive gifts and companionship through the Be a Santa to a Senior program which runs through Dec. 7.

The local office of Home Instead Senior Care has joined with Rite Aid in Port Clinton, Oak Harbor and Genoa and Wal-Mart Supercenter provide presents to seniors who otherwise might not receive a gift this holiday season.
“Be a Santa to a Senior is a great way to give back to the older adults in the community during the hectic holiday season when many are forgotten,” said Ceinwen Price, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Ottawa, Erie, Huron and parts of Sandusky County. “The holiday is often considered a time for children, but seniors — especially those who are isolated and lonely — need to be remembered as well. Be a Santa to a Senior also is designed to help stimulate human contact and social interaction for older adults who are unlikely to have guests during the holidays.”
Upcoming events include:
• Dec 9 — Citywide gift wrapping party. The general public is invited to come and help.
• Dec 10-14 — Delivery of gifts to seniors in the community.

Trees with gift ideas are located at the Rite-aid stores in Port Clinton, Genoa and Oak Harbor, as well as, Wal-mart Supercenter.
For information, call Price at 419-734-5050 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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