Christmas is coming early for residents of local nursing homes and care facilities.
Published on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
On Wednesday, residents of Memorial Manor and Bainbridge Health and Rehabilitation received Christmas presents from Memories Car Club President Dennis Webb and First National Bank volunteers.
Webb and her volunteers (Nicole Maxwell, Nancy Lerma, Beth Hamilton, Nicole Braswell, Amy Dudding, and Lee Griffin) delivered dozens of bags containing cookies, pudding, and prayer cards to local seniors last Wednesday. The First National Bank covered the cost of supplies, and the bags made a big difference despite their small size.
“It was great to bring the community together and bring things in for them,” said Elesha Wimberly, director of activities for Bainbridge Health and Rehabilitation. “I’m grateful, and I’m sure they’re grateful, too.”
Mr Wimberly said the smiles on residents' faces were “priceless” and their reaction to the gifts was one of the reasons Mr Webb put together the bags each year. At Memorial Manor, Webb observed one resident's face light up after examining a prayer card. Another resident thanked Webb and the volunteers for their work.
“It really means a lot to know that you can walk into a place and see someone who doesn't see their family or have no one and put a smile on their face,” Webb told the Post Searchlight as she prepared her bag.
There were lots of smiles and Christmas cheer at both Memorial Manor and Bainbridge Health and Rehabilitation. Volunteers from First National Bank wished residents a Merry Christmas and delivered bags decorated with festive artwork drawn by Hutt Elementary School students.
Ms Webb thanked the schools for their participation and also thanked the staff at the facility. Wimberly said Bainbridge Health and Rehabilitation employees work together as a team, but sometimes they can feel overlooked. He says the community support has been a huge help.
The annual Christmas bag is part of the car club's mission to connect older and younger generations. Giving a simple gift at a special time of the year lets seniors know they are loved, especially when they are unable to receive visits from family.
“Younger generations don't realize it, but we can't stop aging,” Webb said.
