Ancianos Luncheon Program
Ancianos in Spanish is used to describe Senior Citizens. The ancianos in Nicaragua are respected and admired yet often find themselves a bit overlooked when it comes to social events and programs. In 2003, Jean Brugger decided that she wanted to remedy this, and began the Ancianos Luncheon Program.
This monthly program involves providing lunch and dessert for the guests, as well as playing games (such as Bingo and Musical Chairs) and dancing to live music. The guests win prizes and are given small gifts, simply so that they know that they are appreciated. The students in our Scholarship Program volunteer at each luncheon, and many local residents show up to support us as well. More than one-hundred and fifty ancianos attend each luncheon. We expect these numbers to grow as more and more people hear of these activities and wish to be a part of them.
Fundación A. Jean Brugger provides transportation to and from the event (in the form of the Foundation van and local taxis), supplies the food, coordinates entertainment and activities, and provides volunteers in the form of scholarship students. Pelican Eyes…Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort allows us the use of the kitchen at La Cascada Restaurant, as well as the use of the entire locale for the duration of the event.
Ongoing needs
Funds to cover the monthly luncheon.
Amounts that can make a difference: Each luncheon costs approximately U$750, to feed and entertain one-hundred and fifty people
