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Friendly visitor needed for a 79-year-old neighbor in Reading

An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Isabel is asking for.

🇺🇸 Reading, Pennsylvania, United States767 views
Remedios P. Alcantara
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Reading
I'm writing for my neighbor Isabel, who's 79. Isabel lives alone in Reading, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Isabel loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Friday 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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Reading
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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People who offered to help

  • Tomás Galindo 🇺🇸 Photo verifiedAccepted

    I live about 16 km from Reading. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Ramesh K. Bhardwaj 🇮🇳 Accepted

    I live about 18 km from Reading. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Mariana H. Rojas 🇨🇴

    I live about 8 km from Reading. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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