Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) is inviting students from Legislative District 16’s elementary and middle schools to celebrate Valentine’s Day by making heartfelt cards for local seniors.
It’s all part of the “From Your Heart to Our Seniors” project, in which participants are encouraged to craft creative cards filled with warm greetings and messages of love and well-wishes. Any volunteer who wants to make a card is reminded that they must be legible in large prints; handwritten; and made without glitter. Participants are encouraged to use lots of color and personal creative flourishes like photos, crosswords, and drawings. In the interest of ensuring universal appeal, religious messages should be avoided if possible.
Deputy Minority Leader Drucker is looking forward to once again joining forces with District 16’s school districts, who last year came through in a big way by crafting hundreds of thoughtful greetings that he had the privilege of personally delivering during Valentine’s Day events.
“It continues to fill my heart with joy that the communities of Legislative District 16 have so strongly embraced an event that is all about spreading kindness,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “With the season of love fast approaching, I am looking forward to reuniting with our outstanding team of crafty Cupids and embarking upon a third annual year of putting smiles on the faces of countless local seniors!”
Finished cards must be dropped off by Friday, Feb. 7 to ensure delivery by Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and volunteers are encouraged to check with their local participating school district to drop off their contribution. For additional information, contact Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.