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Companionship wanted: Jacob's crossword puzzles and a cup of tea

Jacob lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Geelong, Victoria, Australia989 views
Ella P. Olson
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Geelong
I'm writing for my neighbor Jacob, who's 92. Jacob lives alone in Geelong, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Jacob loves crossword puzzles, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Monday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. Thank you for reading my story.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Geelong
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kindness, patience

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Ella. Hope you get there.

    • Wishing you the best, Ella. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!

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