In honor of Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving, the BAS scholars decided to visit a nursing home. The nursing home of choice was the Veterans Home on College Ave. Every resident in this particular nursing home has served in the military, had a child that was killed while serving in the military or had a husband or wife killed while serving.

On Sunday, November 13th, the BAS scholars ventured to the Veterans Home in pursuit of giving back to their community. Upon arrival, the scholars signed in and received their visitors’ passes. They volunteered on a secured floor and immediately dispersed themselves amongst the residents. Some of the scholars sat and enjoyed conversation with the residents, while some enjoyed playing board games with the elderly. The residents were so thrilled to have people come to visit with them, and they reiterated that at every opportunity possible!

In concluding the visit, the scholars joined in with a group to sing hymns to the residents. Scholars were offered hymn books and partook in the singing and selecting of songs. Every resident was smiling with delight at the talent prevalent among the group. A few of the residents knew all of the words to every song, while some of the residents were offered hymn books to read the songs and follow along. Two of the residents were waiting patiently prior to the scholars’ arrival for the group to come and sing. The final request from the residents as the scholars prepared to leave was that they would come and visit again. The residents really enjoyed the presence and company that the scholars offered.