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Companionship wanted: Winston's opera and a cup of tea

Looking for a friendly person in Half-Way Tree to visit Winston once a week.

🇯🇲 Half-Way Tree, Saint Andrew, Jamaica472 views
Ivy N. Burke
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Half-Way Tree
I'm writing for my neighbor Winston, who's 77. Winston lives alone in Half-Way Tree, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Winston loves opera, 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. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
effort
1 hour a week
format
In person in Half-Way Tree
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Wanjiru Janet Kamau 🇹🇿 Accepted

    I live about 13 km from Half-Way Tree. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Ruth R. Chavez 🇨🇦

    I live about 15 km from Half-Way Tree. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Paweł Henryk Baran 🇵🇱

    I live about 12 km from Half-Way Tree. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

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  • Hendrik H. Fourie

    Wishing you the best, Ivy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 24 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

    • Emre Taner Şahin

      sending love, Ivy. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

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