Editor's Note: Every holiday season, the ladies from Journey into Womanhood participate in a volunteer project with Mayor Peyton's Senior Citizen Holiday Festival. Deryn Dabney, an 8th grade student in the JIW program shares her thoughts about the holiday giving program.
I had a great time at the Mayors Holiday Festival! Entering the convention center on Saturday, December 4, 2010 and seeing all the senior citizens in their Sunday best and some even in their costumes put a smile on my face. One of the good things about meeting the senior citizens is that everyone is happy and cheerful. No one was ever grouchy or unpleasant towards any of us. Serving the iced tea was hard work, but it actually turned out to be a fun experience! Next, we served the food and that was even more fun. Each and every person that I served food to was very nice and pleasant. Some of the seniors even exchanged small talk with me and my other JIW sisters. After we worked, we had a chance to eat too. I personally really enjoyed the food and hanging out with my friends. One of the good things about the Mayor’s Holiday Festival is seeing everyone interact with each other. It really lifts your Christmas spirit! The Mayors Holiday Festival is really a time to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and interact with the senior citizens and just have a good time. I myself had a wonderful time as always and cannot wait until next year!
