Creative handmade cards and clever tree ornaments were made and delivered from at least four schools to River Heights Lodge. One school even sent enjoyable individual gifts. Thank you, teachers, for showing your students ways to think of and reach out to others. Staff at my mom’s facility gifted each resident with a huge calendar and a quality lotion – so practical. My mom received a large plush blanket that even matched her bedspread from the Secret Santa gifting that the staff organized. There were also cards and a personal letter. Early in the season, Milbanke Flowers delivered small potted Christmas greens to each room.