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Companionship wanted: Jocelyn's chess and a cup of tea
Looking for a friendly person in Miami to visit Jocelyn once a week.
🇺🇸 Miami, Florida, United States614 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Jocelyn, who's 93. Jocelyn lives alone in Miami, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 577 kilometers away.
Jocelyn loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday 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.
Thanks for being kind about this.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Miami
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- kindness, patience
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