John Kenny was feeling grateful as he looked out at his winter ready property on Saturday.
It would usually take the Bunbury senior and his wife, Mary, a whole day to clean up their yard but it was done in the matter of 40 minutes by the help of 17 boys.
The Pownal Bantam AA Hockey Team did all of their yard work including raking up and bagging leaves, trimming the dead leaves on their hostas and putting away patio furniture
Kenny said it was especially helpful since he is supposed to be taking it easy after having surgery last week.
“It great that it’s done now. I’m all cleaned up for another year. It’s one less thing to worry about.”
Matthieu Valois of Bethel was one of the 17 boys helping out seniors in the Stratford area Saturday.
Kenny’s house was one of seven that the hockey team visited.
The 13-year-old thought it was “ pretty cool” to help out seniors in the community.
“Most teams don’t really do any of this kind of stuff. Most teams just fundraise and stuff. I thought it was pretty cool that we are helping out.”
Thomas Docherty, one of the four assistant captains for the team, was also enthusiastic about this volunteering experience.
“I feel it’s an important thing because sometimes (seniors) can’t do it and it’s giving back to the community,” said the 14-year-old.
Cory Barlow, the coach, said they anticipated to spend approximately 30 minutes at each home for a total of 3.5 hours Saturday.
The team received $150 through the RBC 150 fund to go out and make a difference in their communities.
The volunteering was also meant to be a bonding experience for the teammates as well since there are first and second year boys on the team.
“It gives them a chance to get to know the other guys and see who the leaders are on their teams and things like that,” said Barlow
In another two weeks time, the team will be helping Our Lady of Assumption Church in Stratford for their annual food drive.
“They are at the age where it’s a good time to be teaching them those things,” said Barlow.
Mayor David Dunphy said he feels this says a lot of about the youth in Stratford regarding their willingness to help others in the community.
“The youth helping the seniors just sends a great message to everybody and I’m just so thankful to the team for doing what they are doing to help the seniors who need help to stay in their own homes.”
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John Kenny was feeling grateful as he looked out at his winter ready property on Saturday.
It would usually take the Bunbury senior and his wife, Mary, a whole day to clean up their yard but it was done in the matter of 40 minutes by the help of 17 boys.
The Pownal Bantam AA Hockey Team did all of their yard work including raking up and bagging leaves, trimming the dead leaves on their hostas and putting away patio furniture
Kenny said it was especially helpful since he is supposed to be taking it easy after having surgery last week.
“It great that it’s done now. I’m all cleaned up for another year. It’s one less thing to worry about.”
Matthieu Valois of Bethel was one of the 17 boys helping out seniors in the Stratford area Saturday.
Kenny’s house was one of seven that the hockey team visited.
The 13-year-old thought it was “ pretty cool” to help out seniors in the community.
“Most teams don’t really do any of this kind of stuff. Most teams just fundraise and stuff. I thought it was pretty cool that we are helping out.”
Thomas Docherty, one of the four assistant captains for the team, was also enthusiastic about this volunteering experience.
“I feel it’s an important thing because sometimes (seniors) can’t do it and it’s giving back to the community,” said the 14-year-old.
Cory Barlow, the coach, said they anticipated to spend approximately 30 minutes at each home for a total of 3.5 hours Saturday.
The team received $150 through the RBC 150 fund to go out and make a difference in their communities.
The volunteering was also meant to be a bonding experience for the teammates as well since there are first and second year boys on the team.
“It gives them a chance to get to know the other guys and see who the leaders are on their teams and things like that,” said Barlow
In another two weeks time, the team will be helping Our Lady of Assumption Church in Stratford for their annual food drive.
“They are at the age where it’s a good time to be teaching them those things,” said Barlow.
Mayor David Dunphy said he feels this says a lot of about the youth in Stratford regarding their willingness to help others in the community.
“The youth helping the seniors just sends a great message to everybody and I’m just so thankful to the team for doing what they are doing to help the seniors who need help to stay in their own homes.”
Twitter.com/MaureenElizaC
