Among the locals who in 2017 have volunteered their musical talents in one or both of those nursing home settings: Accordion player Loydene Cole, who, along with her husband Michael, is also an accomplished pianist.
The Heartsong Trio from the Walnut Hill Church of Christ in Christian Union, consisting of (l-r) Monica Gragg, Margaret Seymour and Bob Howland.
Patricia Burt and Alice Craig, shown presenting a musical Mothers’ Day program.
Fulton Terry with Cassandra Furlong; the latter sings a widely diverse repertoire of songs and accompanies herself on the keyboard.
Do you have any interest in becoming a volunteer? A coalition of charities, foundations and corporations estimated that in 2016 the dollar value for the work contributed by volunteers averaged $24.14 across the U.S.
This writer believes that it is volunteers who keep America great [along with a free, investigative press, but that’s a different story]. Decide what fields interest you, then offer one or more of your skills to local agencies—they may be ecstatic to hear from you.
Fulton Terry has conducted nondenominational Wednesday night church services for more than three decades at the nursing home, Court House Manor, and also leads a Tuesday night service at its smaller affiliate, St. Catherine’s Manor.
