The holidays are upon us! However you celebrate this season, joy and peace and health to you and yours
Twinkling Christmas lights, house decorations, and of course, the iconic Christmas skunks are evidenced everywhere as I walk around the neighborhood. Even houses that normally don’t usually put out a lot are putting it on this year and I am thankful and cheered by the effort.
I am sorry to say we won’t have a BHANA Christmas party this year because of COVID concerns. However, we can keep up the holiday spirit not only with our families, but with our neighbors as well. Checking up on the elders on your block and helping Lucy Eller and Lola Rodriguez with their Christmas dinner and toy deliveries and participating in some neighborhood events like caroling or the BHANA Christmas car parade are ways we can bring some Christmas happiness to our community.
This year has been a historic, and for many, a difficult one as they worried about COVID, losing their jobs, and wondering how they would pay their rent or mortgage, or waiting hours in line for food. There are resources, particularly through the Neighborhood and Housing Services Department or through churches or organizations, that might be available to you. If you are struggling, please let us know and we might be able to refer you to those who can help.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays Beacon Hill! Here’s to a great New Year full of hope and goodwill towards all!
- Cynthia Spielman