Women s barbershop chorus brings Christmas carols to seniors virtually
Augusta-based Maine-ly Harmony usually visits nursing homes and assisted living facilities in central Maine during the holidays, but COVID-19 changed those plans. Author: Chloe Teboe (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 8:08 AM EST December 23, 2020 Updated: 8:11 AM EST December 23, 2020
AUGUSTA, Maine In regular years, schedules at nursing homes and assisted living facilities would likely be busy now, booked with choirs coming to sing Christmas carols and bring some holiday cheer. Like most other things, that tradition won t look the same in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. One group based in Augusta, however, is trying to help seniors feel connected in a different way.