Cub Scouts pay holiday visit to Crosby Commons residents in Shelton

Scouts visit with a resident of Crosby Commons./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Cub Scouts from Pack 25 helped residents at Crosby Commons Assisted Living Community kick off the holiday season with an evening of decorating, songs, and of course, Christmas cookies.

“The Scouts’ visit was perfect timing,” said Kelly Coppola, Activities Director at Crosby Commons. She coordinated the night’s activities with Mark Sims, who has been cub master for the past five years.  

“I couldn’t imagine a better way to start celebrating the holidays than with a dozen or so elementary school Scouts side-by-side with our residents, singing their hearts out!”

Pack 25, chartered by the First United Methodist Church, held it monthly Pack .eeting Dec. 3 at Crosby Commons.  

After an opening ceremony, which many of the residents joined, the Scouts helped the residents and staff decorate trees throughout the building.  

Over cocoa and cookies, many of the Scouts along with their parents and siblings shared stories about Scouting and holiday celebrations with residents.

At their meeting, some Scouts were awarded their earned badges and special announcements were made.   

The meeting ended with the closing ceremony, followed by many thank yous and a few hugs between seniors and their new Scout friends. 

“We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with youth organizations and schools,” said Lori Pisani, executive director, Crosby Commons. “Nothing inspires joy and laughter like singing songs and playing games with children.”   

Pisani said as a nonprofit, many area youth groups, Scouts and schools do programs at Wesley Village. Some high schools require students to complete a number of community service hours to graduate and the Wesley Village campus provides a variety of different opportunities to do so. 

A unique view of the Cubs' holiday visit./ Contributed photo

Crosby Commons is an independent and assisted living community located on the Wesley Village campus. 

Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 

The Wesley Village campus offers assisted and independent living, memory support, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy and fitness services. 

To learn more, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.  

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.