Inspirational performance by Girl Scouts hits home for Lakewood Ranch seniors

Forty girls from three troops visit Inspired Living of Lakewood Ranch.

  • By Berkley Mason
  • | 9:45 a.m. December 14, 2016
  • East County
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On Dec. 12, senior living received a joyous injection of youth.

Forty Girl Scouts from Lakewood Ranch (Troops 690 and 524) and Parrish (Troop 158) performed Christmas carols at Inspired Living in Lakewood Ranch and the residents couldn't have been happier.

"I thought it was wonderful," said Cathy Illig, a resident at Inspired Living. "I wish I could see them here more often." 

The Girl Scouts brought gingerbread houses, cookies, drinks and gift bags filled with homemade bird feeders, ornaments and Christmas cards. 

"We really wanted to get the girls out and show them what it is like to help other people," said Crystal Rothhaar, a Girl Scouts troop leader. "It's good for them to share the Christmas cheer with people who don't get to see a lot of children." 

 

Shirley Knott, an Inspired Living resident, and Parrish' s Angelica Mendoza exchange secrets over some cookies.
Shirley Knott, an Inspired Living resident, and Parrish' s Angelica Mendoza exchange secrets over some cookies.
Kaylee Morningstar,7, and Carson Kirkman, 7, sport Christmas headwear.
Kaylee Morningstar,7, and Carson Kirkman, 7, sport Christmas headwear.
Emma Eitler and Madalyn Miles, both from Lakewood Ranch, entertained residents at Inspired Living.
Emma Eitler and Madalyn Miles, both from Lakewood Ranch, entertained residents at Inspired Living.
Lakewood Ranch' s Hadley Gilham, 6, reviews the lyrics to the songs.
Lakewood Ranch' s Hadley Gilham, 6, reviews the lyrics to the songs.
Forty Girl Scouts performed at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch.
Forty Girl Scouts performed at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch.
Allen and Doris Hamblin, residents at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, enjoy the Christmas carols.
Allen and Doris Hamblin, residents at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, enjoy the Christmas carols.
Cathy Illig, a resident at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, claps to the Christmas carols.
Cathy Illig, a resident at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, claps to the Christmas carols.
Parrish' s Michael Goldian came to watch the Girls Scout Daisies sing Christmas carols.
Parrish' s Michael Goldian came to watch the Girls Scout Daisies sing Christmas carols.
Girl Scout Troop 524 celebrates after singing five Christmas carols.
Girl Scout Troop 524 celebrates after singing five Christmas carols.
Lakewood Ranch' s Hannah Wojtkowski munches on a chocolate chip cookie.
Lakewood Ranch' s Hannah Wojtkowski munches on a chocolate chip cookie.
Betty Jones, an Inspired Living resident, chooses from an assortment of cookies presented by Palm Aire' s Lisa Scott.
Betty Jones, an Inspired Living resident, chooses from an assortment of cookies presented by Palm Aire' s Lisa Scott.
Natalyn Xynidis, of Lakewood Ranch, gives Wanda O' Rourke a goodie bag.
Natalyn Xynidis, of Lakewood Ranch, gives Wanda O' Rourke a goodie bag.

 

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