As the 2021 holiday season draws near, we wanted to reach out to you, our residents and families, and thank you for your understanding, support, and most of all, your prayers throughout the year. You and your loved ones deserve the very best from us, and our Heritage teams, from chaplaincy to activities and everyone in between, continues to be committed to using love, imagination, and faith to find ways to encourage and provide hope for each and every senior we serve. 

The ongoing pandemic has changed what some of our time-honored traditions and heart-warming gatherings look like again this year. As we face those challenges, our Heritage communities, nationwide, are determined to make the Christmas holiday season extra special. We're excited to share with you that we are officially kicking off our second annual season of "Bring the Joy"!

Our Heritage teams are working tirelessly each day to “Bring the Joy” as we create innovative ways for our residents to enjoy meaningful moments as we all come together to enjoy our favorite holiday activities and events.

This year, YOU can help us to Bring the Joy! In this newsletter you'll find information on some of our exciting plans for this Thanksgiving and Christmas and how you can come alongside Heritage to get involved.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we as we promote Hope, Dignity, and Purposeful Living in our communities.

Blessings, 
Lisa
Our Second Annual Thanksgiving Day Shoebox Parade is open to staff, residents, community members, and businesses. Participant floats designed from shoeboxes (or other similar-sized items) will be placed together in a virtual “parade” video, available beginning Thanksgiving Day (November 25) to view on our YouTube and Facebook channels, and on our resident TV channel! We’ll also place all entries into an album on our Facebook page for a popular vote. Click here to watch last year’s parade!


Submit your float before 5pm on Sunday, November 14, 2021!
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. #GIVINGTUESDAY. For Giving Tuesday 2021 (November 30), your gift to Heritage will help Bring the Joy by providing safe and engaging activities and resources this holiday season. Stay tuned for our giving link later this month and more information as it becomes available. 
Use the Heritage Holiday Shoppe to purchase original and timeless gifts for your loved one! Our new shop offers shipping, gift wrap, and delivery to Heritage locations nationwide. “Order by” dates are marked on each item to ensure Christmas delivery!

Help us Bring the Joy to our residents this holiday season by sending in a video! We still aren’t able to allow school performances, church choirs, or other entertainment to perform in person, so we’re compiling a holiday show! Whether it’s of you and your family singing or playing an instrument, reading a Christmas story, or just wishing our residents and staff a Merry Christmas, we want to hear from you!
You shop, Amazon gives! While you’re purchasing gifts this season online, why not help support Heritage at the same time? AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support Heritage every time you shop, at no cost to you. Connect your account today!
Send a FREE Heritage eCard to brighten up your loved one’s day or encourage a staff member! We have a variety of cards to fit the occasion, with your own customized message inside! Click on the photo above to get started or visit www.heritage1886.org/ecards,and we’ll print and deliver your card for free!
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