GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- Head of the Civil Registry Department Leona Romeo-Marlin said on Monday that her staff was pleasantly surprised to know one of their colleagues Paul Brookson along with his spouse volunteers their time along with several others to do activities with senior citizens resident at the Red Cross residential homes in Belvedere.
Romeo-Marlin said that as a collegial gesture, the staff got together and donated a basket of non-perishables to senior citizens in support of their colleague.
The organization carrying out this community initiative is called the 'Gazebo Socials,' and its purpose is to ensure those living alone have an activity that keeps them stimulated and interested in remaining a vibrant member of their immediate community.
The group according to the department head has been the one source of social interaction on premises and was formed in June 2012 to promote independent senior's abilities and reduce the risk of social isolation.
Leona Romeo-Marlin gave the donation to the seniors on Saturday, and at the same time took the opportunity to answer questions and address concerns related to her department from seniors.
