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NTPL supports the Elves who support our seniors
December 22, 2015 · 0 Comments
As part of their annual staff and board Christmas party, the New Tecumseth Public Library (NTPL) held a silent auction this year, raising funds for the ‘Christmas Elves’ who provide gifts for seniors in long term care homes. This program benefits seniors lacking family or friends to visit, who are left to spend the holidays alone. The Elves work together with friends and the staff at nine facilities in New Tecumseth, Bradford, Newmarket and Orangeville, to provide personalized gifts for each senior who would otherwise be forgotten at Christmas. This year, the Elves had over 200 seniors on their list and approximately 100 elves participating. The NTPL was able to raise $646.31 to go towards more gifts so that hopefully no one will go without this Christmas. The library board and members of the library’s social committee presented Gillian Tibbitts, the woman behind the Christmas Elves, and her daughter “Wiggy” with a cheque on December 10th to help cover expenses for finishing up gifts and any seniors who were not “adopted” by the elves. You can find out more about the Christmas Elves by visiting their Facebook page. In the photo, from left to right: Julie Fox-Snively, Gillian Tibbitts, Wiggy Tibbits (age 9), Councilor Fran Sainsbury, Mark Gagnon, CEO, Judy Orsi, Catherine Matzig, Councilor JJ Paul Whiteside, and Library Board Chairman Rudi Steinmar.
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