Established as a joint project between the Rotary Clubs of Medellin and Thousand Oaks, the Refugio de Ancianos-San Cristobal is a home for elderly people without family or the resources to be taken care of during their last days. On Saturday I went up to the hills above the city with the Rotaract Club of Medellin to spend the afternoon with the 20 or so residents. We brought up four hairdressers-in-training, who worked diligently for several hours giving each and every willing person a much-needed haircut. Not only was the view from the house incredible, but they had a beautiful garden of tropical flowers, several large porches, a well-equipped infirmary, and a very attentive and caring staff. Everyone was very excited to talk to "la gringa" and very aware of the role Rotary has played in the Refugio. I was proud to be part of such a successful Rotary project and look forward to returning with further activities to bring to my new friends.
Established as a joint project between the Rotary Clubs of Medellin and Thousand Oaks, the Refugio de Ancianos-San Cristobal is a home for elderly people without family or the resources to be taken care of during their last days. On Saturday I went up to the hills above the city with the Rotaract Club of Medellin to spend the afternoon with the 20 or so residents. We brought up four hairdressers-in-training, who worked diligently for several hours giving each and every willing person a much-needed haircut. Not only was the view from the house incredible, but they had a beautiful garden of tropical flowers, several large porches, a well-equipped infirmary, and a very attentive and caring staff. Everyone was very excited to talk to "la gringa" and very aware of the role Rotary has played in the Refugio. I was proud to be part of such a successful Rotary project and look forward to returning with further activities to bring to my new friends.
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