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Howie’s Heart is all about kindness joy it brought them.” That interaction was on full display at the visit. Teen volunHowie’s Heart volunteers t e e r A l a n a To r r e g r o s s a , v i s i t e d t h e P l a t t d e u t s c h e dressed as Belle from Beauty Senior Home in F ranklin and the Beast, handed out faux Square a few days before Hal- roses to every resident she met. “I feel like it’s loween, sharing nice, because you painted mini cancould talk to them vases and conversaand you get to know tion with residents them and they could as part of the orgaget to know you,” nization’s ongoing Alana said. mission to spread Her sister, Savankindness across gennah, said she could erations. see the impact The visit sparked immediately. reflections among “I think it’s really residents about how nice for them, m u c h H a l l owe e n because sometimes has changed over they may not get a the years, while teen l o t o f v i s i t o r s, ” volunteers said they Savannah said. “So, valued the chance to JEN CaMaCHo I feel like it just make a meaningful Founder, brightens their day.” c o n n e c t i o n w i t h Howie’s Heart Joanne Copeland, seniors. spending her first Jen Camacho, founder of Howie’s Heart, a holiday season at the senior nonprofit based in Franklin home, said the moment meant a Square, said the event was lot. “I think it’s awesome,” Copeinspired by her own experiences visiting her grandmothers in land said. “We get visitors. This is my first holiday here. I can’t nursing homes. “We’d be talking and making wait to see Christmas. We’re friends with other people other not in a nursing home, so to than just my grandma,” Cama- speak. They treat us like famicho said. “I just saw how much Continued on page 16
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Pop culture and cosplay on display at El-Con The Elmont Memorial Library hosted its first-ever El-Con celebration on Nov. 8, transforming the library into a pop culture wonderland with cosplay, gaming, art, and live entertainment. The event brought together fans of all ages for a day of creativity, community, and fun. Above, Landon and Claude Estinville played Sega Genesis at El-Con. Right, Amelia Park, 3, met Spiderman. Story, more photos, Page 3.
think connecting with other people, especially young kids, that’s usually exciting.