As a press member, I was part of two amazing events when the team of Riu Palace Aruba & Riu Palace Antillas visited two homes for the elderly within the span of one week, bringing cheer, delicious meals, flowers, dessert, and companionship. I encourage you to visit and volunteer too!
Riu Palace Aruba Kicked Off Carnival Celebration, with a Visit To San Pedro Pavilion. Riu Palace Aruba coordinated a special Pre Carnival celebration at the Foundation for Elderly Care on Friday, February 5th. General Manager Richard Velasco, accompanied by Riu Palace Aruba’s employees, brought cheer to the elderly home, San Pedro Pavilion, which is operated by SABA (Sitchting Algemene Bejaardenzorg Aruba) in Oranjestad. SABA is Aruba’s largest provider of care for the elderly. Within this particular home, there are more than one hundred residents that are being cared for.
Velasco and his staff provided lunch boxes and desserts for all of the elderly, as well as their caretakers. Within the one-story pavilion, built around a patio and garden, residents enjoyed a delicious lunch and a short dance performance provided by Riu Palaces Aruba’s own entertainers.
“We were so thrilled to have the opportunity to visit The Foundation and bring food and treats as well spread some Pre Carnival cheer to these very special people,” said Velasco. “It was an emotional day for all of us filled with love and joy.”
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In line with the resort’s desire to become more involved with the local community of Aruba, the food & beverage and entertainment teams at Riu Palace Antillas took ownership of a rewarding social responsibility project by bringing the spirit of Valentine’s Day to the elderly citizens living in “Huize Maristella.”
The teams decided to cater a delicious lunch and special dessert just prior to Valentine’s day and cheer up the residents of the home. It was also a token of gratitude for their lifetime’s work, and their many personal achievements, in celebration of love and friendship. A short entertainment program was also put in place to delight the elderly citizens, during lunch.
General Manager Juan Blanco praised his tireless staff for royally catering to the “grandinan,” and orchestrating a flawless Valentine’s Day celebration.
Flora and her crew of caretakers at Huize Maristella, collaborated nicely with the Riu volunteers, to produce a worthwhile event!
