- December 25, 2025
Kathleen Rivera and Shara Brodsky. Courtesy photo
Denise Gearhardt and Cathy Horrocks. Courtesy photo
Flagler County community leaders joined efforts to make sure 85 seniors didn't feel forgotten during the holidays, at Gold Choice of Palm Coast Senior Assisted Living.
The initiative was made possible through the collaboration of community partners who invited the public to participate by adopting a senior for the holidays. Trees with “Adopt a Senior” were placed at Parkside Realty, Lotus Funeral Services, and Junque in the Trunk, where community members chose a senior.
The initiative was led by:
• Kathleen Rivera, Right at Home of Palm Coast
• Deborah Ronson, Parkside Realty
• Cathy Horrocks, Better Homes & Gardens
• Shara Brodsky, Sift & Sort
• Nina Guiglotto, Lotus Funeral Services
“For many seniors, the holidays can be an especially quiet and lonely time,” a press release stated. “This project was about more than gifts, it was about restoring connection, dignity, and joy. Seeing the smiles, the tears, and the gratitude reminded us why community matters.”
For more information on how to support future initiatives benefiting local seniors, contact any of the participating organizations.
