KCS students honour their elders at Caleb Village

By Joan Janzen

A group of students from KCS showed up at Caleb Village on a mission to honour their elders Monday afternoon, September 29th in recognition of National Day of Truth & Reconciliation. Caleb’s General Manager, Nancy Vanthuyne said the kids were amazing!

Whether the KCS students were helping inside or outside, they were a big help as they volunteered at Caleb Village Monday afternoon, September 29th in recognition of National Day of Truth & Reconciliation. Photo by Nancy Vanthuyne

Students were outdoors raking leaves and putting them in decorative bags, cleaning up the yard, cutting down lilies and gathering up summer yard ornaments. Others were helping residents put away their plants and deck furniture.

Nancy expressed sincere appreciation for Cathy Cox’s generous donation of fifteen pumpkins which she grew in her garden. Thanks to the artistic talent of KCS students and the residents of Caleb, those pumpkins are now wearing a variety of smiling, serious and silly faces to brighten Caleb’s decor. The students not only got a lot done, but more importantly the seniors enjoyed visiting and spending time with the teens.

“One of the students baked cookies with her grandma,” Nancy explained. “They were so helpful and stayed for an hour and a half. Thanks to the KCS students who participated. See you next year!”