Seven members of the Korean Women\u2019s Association of Saipan, a nonprofit group, yesterday brought the Christmas spirit to life at the Aging Center by handing out gift bags to the island\u2019s elderly.<\/p>\n
The group, led by president Keum Joo Lee, gave away gift bags that contained shirts, shampoo and conditioner, and choco pies for the man\u2019amko.<\/p>\n
Lee said their group, which currently has 15 members, visits the Aging Center every Christmas to give them gifts.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very thankful for being able to see your beautiful smile last year and today. We have put all our effort to prepare a gift for all of you and I hope that you will like it,\u201d Lee told some 50 congregates at the center.<\/p>\n
Lee added: \u201cI hope that you will always be happy and healthy. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!\u201d<\/p>\n
Saipan Seniors Advisory Council chair Teresita Sorroza thanked the Korean Women\u2019s Association of Saipan on behalf of all the congregates. Sorroza disclosed that besides Christmas time, the group used to come to the center every two months to give them free haircut.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor remembering us with their whole heart, we say, kamsahamnida or thank you in their language. You haven\u2019t forgotten us and we appreciate that,\u201d Sorroza said.<\/p>\n
Aging Office director Rose Mondala said that businesses and organizations are finding it difficult to give gifts to the man\u2019amko because of the economic crisis. <\/p>\n
\u201cEven though the economy is bad, the Korean Women\u2019s Association came up with something for all of you and we want to thank them for that,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019re going to expect that from a lot of businesses here. Even though they don\u2019t have enough, we\u2019re going to appreciate whatever they can give us.\u201d <\/p>\n
Last Wednesday, the Matua Riders also visited the man\u2019amko and handed out gift bags containing healthy treats, provided them with live music and entertainment, and made a $500 donation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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