Valentine's Day Giveaway

Fueled by several boxes of sugar cookies and a whole lot of love, Rotaract members and friends hand-crafted over 30 different unique Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens here in Eugene. Each card was created by the club members during the last week’s meeting, accompanied by a romantic Spotify playlist and inspiration for brightening someone’s day.
    The following Sunday, club members braved the chilly winds of the weekend and headed downtown to the Eugene Hotel, one of the most renowned retirement communities in Lane County. Students visited with residents that morning as they mosied the hall, shared stories and laughter, and then the brunch bell rang out through the halls and the festivities began. Residents hustled and bustled to get their morning coffee and the crispiest pieces of bacon while students were shown the hotspots of the dining hall and where the residents really liked to sit.
After everyone was settled, Rotaractors wandered the room and offered the handmade cards to anyone who was interested. Smiles and shy giggles erupted around the hotel as the students spread the love and residents thumbed through to pick their absolute favorite cards. This is the third year the University of Oregon Rotaract club has helped celebrate the holiday and the mood, with the full intention of returning next February with bigger hearts and even more cards

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