Horns honked as people cheered and waved while lined up outside Courtyard Gardens seniors facility on Friday morning.
Today, if you didn’t know, is National Seniors Day and Richmond drivers were showing their appreciation for our seniors community as they drove past Courtyard Gardens Retirement Residence, close to Granville Avenue and Gilbert Road.
Amanda Hill, general manager of Courtyard Gardens, told the Richmond News that Oct. 1 is a special day for them.
And, given the COVID-19 protocols – and not being allowed to hold any big celebration indoors – the honking, cheering, waving, and clapping is a welcome sight and experience for their residents.
Hill said residents have been very resilient amid the pandemic, although they have been through a difficult time not being able to see friends and family in person.
“We have been here for them, and they are always there for us. So if you have seniors at home, please give them a phone call and take an extra few minutes to say hey. They have lifelong wisdom and we have a lot to learn from them,” said Hill.
