The holiday spirit is alive and well at Sumner Place (sumnerplacecare.com), where team members and community groups come together each year to make the season bright for residents through the facility’s beloved Secret Santa tradition.
Each holiday season, team members from every department sign up to “adopt” a resident, selecting a special gift based on each resident’s wish list of items they want or need. Community organizations and local groups also join in the celebration by providing additional gifts and heartfelt Christmas cards, ensuring that every resident is showered with joy, kindness and care.
The festivities culminate in a special celebration held the week before or the week of Christmas. On this day, the Restorative Coordinator dresses as Santa Claus to personally deliver gifts to residents. Residents enjoy festive music, laughter and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa, a moment that has become a treasured memory for many.
This annual event is a reflection of Sumner Place’s commitment to creating a living environment that radiates love, peace, dignity and joy, while encouraging connection and independence for every resident. It embodies the organization’s mission of “Family Serving Family” and showcases the warmth, compassion and teamwork that define its care.
The Secret Santa celebration at Sumner Place perfectly reflects the organization’s commitment to Quality Life, Quality Care and Community Connection, values that guide every aspect of its mission.
For more information about Sumner Place or how to support the residents during the holidays, visit sumnerplacecare.com.