ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Of all the volunteerism in which The Hat Ladies are involved, none gives both The Ladies and the recipients more pleasure than our monthly visit to an Assisted Living Facility.  The Hat Ladies bring extra hats for the residents to wear then cHAT with them.  Eventually those who are willing and able "promenade" around the room...wHATever the season! 

It is hatsolutely amazing how this simple activity stimulates their memories and brings joy tHAT has a lasting effect.  Even more significant is the fact tHAT the residents enjoy looking at themselves in the mirrors The Hat Ladies bring along.  For many of them, it is the first time they have liked wHAT they're seeing  in a long, long time.

As one Activities Director wrote after our visit:  "It never ceases to amaze me what fun the residents have.  Hats get them talking, participating and laughing, and brings out happy memories.  It is so great what you all do for this community.  You are the greatest in our book.  We look forward to your next visit."

In case you're wondering why it's just The Hat Ladies who are featured in the photos, it's because we must respect the privacy of the residents. 

Please note:  Only the photos from the current year of visits are featured. These visits, however, take place throughout the year, every year for the past nine years and touched the lives of 100's of residents at dozens of facilities.  In fact, we recently received the following email from the daughter of one who recently passed away.  She wrote, "I have the sweetest memory of The Hat ladies visit and the time you took to make my dear Daddy happy."

The Hat Ladies Visit The Palms

Rosie, Tiffany, Jan, Karen, Eileen, Lis, Jackie, Archie

Thank you for coming out to see us. You ladies are fabulous in your gracious giving to others

The Hat Ladies Visit Ashley Park

This visit was especially special because the sister of one of The Hat Ladies and the good friend of another live there

Anne, Elaine, Lis, Jackie, Rosie

Sandra, Archie

The Hat Ladies Visit The Canterbury House

We are wearing the green in honor of the upcoming St. Patricks Day

Linda, Archie, Carolyn, Beth, Jan, Lis, Jackie

Jackie, Archie, Linda Beth, Lis, Carolyn  (enjoying lunch afterwards)

The Hat Ladies Annual Valentine's Day Visit to Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community

We LOVE hats, and we LOVE visiting Bishop Gadsden

Archie, Rosie	Dani, Eileen, Lis
Pat, Kimberly, Jackie, Irene, Rosie, Dani	Lis
Corrine	Jayne

Jayne, Sandra, Pat, Kimberly, Jackie, Irene, Rosie, Dani, Eileen, Lis, Anne, Archie, Corrine

The Hat Ladies annual Visit to Sandpiper Convalescent Home

for Veteran's Day

Marlene, Carolyn, Jakki, Lis, Archie, Linda, Debbie, Mary Ellen, Rosie

The Hat Ladies Visit St. Matthews Respite Program

Our annual spirited Halloween visit

The Hat Ladies Visit The Charleston Senior Center as part of The Day of Caring

Carolyn, Linda, Dani, Mary Ellen, Cathie, Marlene, Lis, Rosie, Archie

More photos found under Volunteerism/Day of Caring

The Hat Ladies Visit St. Matthews Respite Program

Our annual patriotic, 4th of July visit

The Hat Ladies Visit The Summit and share in their Mother's Day Tea

Archie, Jackie, Betty, Lis

The Hat Ladies Visit The Seasons in Northbrook, Illinois in honor of Archie's Mother's 90th Birthday (see Hats in The City for additional photos)

Volunteerism