Month: July 2023

Yesterday, our youth volunteers visited the Kei-Ai Healthcare Center in Gardena, Calif., once again. To begin, we wrapped up books with seniors who didn’t get a chance to finish their books from their previous session. It was heartwarming seeing their excitement when we revisited them and put the final touches on their books. 

After that, we paired up with more seniors. One senior recalled being a trouble-maker in high school. While she may have become known at her school for her naughty antics, she says she wishes she could go back in time and relive those “beautiful” high school moments.

Last Sunday, my Girl Scout Troop volunteered at the Kei-Ai Healthcare Center in Gardena, Calif. We worked with five seniors to preserve their life stories in the Let’s Talk Story books. While some finished the book quickly, others took more time explaining each memory in great detail. Either way, volunteers and seniors had a great time talking story. 

Thank you so much for having us, Kei-Ai!!

Today, I worked with one senior who told me all about her days working in retail fashion in the Los Angeles area and how much she once enjoyed playing the koto. I was especially touched when she dedicated her memory book to her brother, whom she has spent countless holidays with over delicious meals. “He’s a good man,” she said with tears filling her eyes.

I also had some fun playing the ukulele for another senior. This senior enjoyed working on his memory book with me, but may have enjoyed messing around with the ukulele even more!

This week, the Let’s Talk Story Club reached a huge milestone: We documented the life story of our 100th senior! 

It was an extra special occasion because this senior lives in Japan. This grandson pictured here traveled all the way from California during summer break, and along with his cousins, learned so many interesting and fun stories about their wonderful grandfather. 

Thank you for being our 100th volunteer and senior!