WATERTOWN â Hazards blinking, horns honking and bells ringing, cars lined up outside the Samaritan Summit Village facility Thursday night â Christmas Eve â with one goal in mind: spread holiday cheer to the residents unable to be with their families this holiday season, and the staff caring for them.
Dressed in his Santa suit, with large jingle bells attached to his belt, Alexander R. Peer stood outside the residential facility and greeted vehicles participating in the drive-by parade he organized for Summit Village residents and staff members.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m., a long line of vehicles, including a Runningboards Marketing digital advertising vehicle playing music, as well as local fire engines, showed up in support of those at assisted living home, an act meant to spread holiday cheer and serve as a reminder that theyâve not been forgotten.
Donations help light up the holidays at Samaritan Summit Village
Donations help light up the holidays at Samaritan Summit Village By 7 News Staff | December 23, 2020 at 6:28 PM EST - Updated December 23 at 6:30 PM
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - Shining Christmas trees, beautifully adorned wreaths, and other decorations are on display throughout the assisted nursing and skilled nursing facilities at Samaritan Summit Village.
It’s an idea that first started in November. With plenty of donations from the community, and some bigger donations from the likes of Lowe’s, the Samaritan Foundation, Lincare, and Health Direct Pharmacy services, organizers were able to raise thousands of dollars to light up the holidays.
WATERTOWN â A drive-by Christmas parade for residents and staff will take place outside of Samaritan Summit Village on Christmas Eve.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, the parade is meant to let residents and staff know how much theyâre appreciated, supported and loved.
Organizer Alex Peer will be at the top of the hill outside the facility with his Santa suit on to greet everyone and will stay until the last car goes through the parade.
Anyone interested in joining the parade can get in the line up, which will start at the top of the hill in front of Summit Village, cars can line up going down the hill. Attendees are asked to bring a bell to ring âfor all to hear.â
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Give the gift of Michigan travel this holiday season
Updated Dec 19, 2020;
Posted Dec 19, 2020
A visitor takes in the beauty of Upper Tahquamenon Falls on a bright winter afternoon. Photo by Emily Rose BennettEmily Rose Bennett
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The gift giving season is upon us, and 2020 is a year like no other. Presents take on a whole new meaning when you might not see your loved ones this holiday season. This is the year where a gift of experience might be most welcome, and thankfully, Michigan is ready to deliver.
“Giving the gift of travel, or the present of an amazing Michigan experience, is such a personal gift” said David Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “This year, it is more important than ever to support our locally owned businesses across the state.”