Sorority Hosts Seniors for Valentines Weekend

Mon, Feb 20th 2017, 04:53 PM

About Bahamians Community/Charity Press Releases

As a part of its community service initiatives, the Nassau, Bahamas Alumnae Chapter (NBAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated hosted about 30 seniors at its annual Senior Sizzle on Saturday at Pat’s Senior Citizens Nursing Home.

A Valentines weekend tradition that was started some seven years ago, the chapter’s Senior Sizzle is an initiative that was born from the desire to give back to Bahamians that have given so much to their families and the wider community. Residents at Pat’s Senior Citizens Home include bankers, accountants, teachers and leaders in their field.

This past weekend, the sorority members sang, fellowshipped over lunch and played games with the seniors, including a lively game of Bingo, for which winners received prizes.

NBAC president, Tara Johnson said spending time and sharing love to those that have sacrificed and given of themselves to their families, loved ones and society has and will always be a special event for the chapter.

“With February being the month of love, we’ve made it a NBAC tradition to stop by and spend time with our favorite seniors. They’re certainly young at heart and very competitive when it comes to a game of Bingo, so it’s always a fun time at Pat’s Seniors’ Home—it’s the highlight of our year,” she said.

Patricia Moxey, the Home’s director, thanked the sorority members for “showing love” to the residents, describing the event as “the best fun we’ve had all year.”

Mrs Moxey also noted the Home’s needs, including beds and linen, bathroom fixtures and a bus that would allow the residents to attend various community events, including church services.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is a public service, not-for-profit organization that was founded to promote academic excellence, social change and community development. An act exemplified by its 22 collegiate founders at Howard University; an act that continues through its over 400,000 membership that represent 1,500 collegiate and alumnae chapters around the world.