Reported by Hsin Chen (Julie) Lu :
On May 21 & May 28th, 2023, Murrieta AYLUS members visited their local senior centers:
At Atria Park of Vintage Hills, members have come to Atria several times before for music performances, this was their first time going there as volunteers. The members were assigned to the Memory Care area of Atria. When they arrived, they were given a warm welcome by all the staff and given a tour of the building. After the senior residents finished up their movie in the Rose Court room, the members helped the other staff members guide them to the Marigold Court room where the residents would have an “Ice Cream Social”. The members helped hand out bowls of ice cream and napkins to each of the residents after they sat down at the table. After everyone had settled down, Ms. Carrier led went around the table and the residents shared stories about their personal lives and experiences. Ms. Carrier then led some light exercises as the members cleared the table of empty bowls and napkins. When they finished the exercises, the residents sang songs together. Before they knew it, the members’ shift had ended. The members bid the residents farewell, looking forward to their next visit!
At the Torrey Pines Senior Living Center: Members first began with a game of faux tennis, passing different balls of sizes. After the strenuous exercise, they poured drinks for all the residents of juice or water. They started with passing out the drinks to everyone, then waiting to collect the cups. After, they engaged in light reading with the daily chronicle. Afterwards, they began with riddles and different fun trivia, before rounding out the day with a few rounds of family feud.
Volunteers:
Atria – 5/28: Aiying (Jane ) Lu / Hsin Chen (Julie) Lu / Jessica Lu: 1.5 hrs ea
Torrey Pines : 5/21: Wei Liu / Adora Xiao : 1 hr ea
5/28: Wei Liu / Adora Xiao / Caien (Daisy) Chen : 1 hr ea
