Santa Claus is coming to NHC

By LISA CHAPMAN / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

Willie Davenport made Santa’s nice list last year. Santa delivered her presents as well as presents for the other NHC residents. (Photo provided)

Donations are now being accepted by WBMC for the Nursing Home Christmas. Every year, employees at NHC take the funds donated and purchase items for their residents. Volunteers wrap all the presents and on Dec. 23 a Christmas party is given.

“We have a great time,” said activities director Faye Braxton. “We have Santa come in and hand out the presents to everyone.”

Last year’s donations, totaling $9,000, were shared with Raintree Manor for its Christmas celebration.

“The art of giving goes beyond Christmas,” said Braxton. “Any money that’s not used for presents, will be used to supply patients with necessities throughout the coming year such as wheelchair repair and clothing.”

Donations for this year’s event can be mailed for P.O. Box 759, McMinnville Tenn. 37111. Please specify the donation is for the Nursing Home Christmas. Donated items can be dropped off at NHC, located at 928 Old Smithville Road.