The fifth annual Santa for Seniors program launched at the Bracebridge Library on Nov. 12.
Mathew Reisler, marketing and communications coordinator, said the program supports seniors who cannot travel or receive visitors during the holidays.
“Our community is what it is because of the dedication of the previous generations,” he said. “We know some seniors may not be able to see their families during the holidays, so this program is our – and the community’s – way of saying thank you and showing them how much we care about them.”
For this program, the library partners up with the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, District of Muskoka, James Street Retirement Residence, The Pines Long-Term Care Home, Muskoka Hills Retirement Villa, and Castle Peak Retirement Residence.
Officials said anonymous wish lists from seniors living at the residences are available for people to select at the Bracebridge Library.
To participate, people must purchase and wrap at least one item from the list and return it to the library by Dec. 12.
Officials said once all the wish lists are gone, they will be replaced with ones listing the most needed items at the Manna Food Bank in Bracebridge.
