Drive-by Show Brings Classic Cars to Assisted Living Residents in Brownstown

The Downriver Wanderers Car Club of Michigan hosted its first drive-by car show at the Brownstown Forest View Assisted Living community in recognition of National Assisted Living Week, reports the News-Herald . Club president Terry Barrett said pandemic restrictions required them to drive around the building, although residents who were able to go outside set up chairs and enjoyed the show in the sunshine. "We made it more of a little show," he said. "The Police and Fire Departments got involved, so we followed them, driving by each window." In addition to 65 classic cars, Barrett said families of residents drove their "regular" cars, decorated in banners and signs, while waving to loved ones. The community used the event as an opportunity to make it a festive occasion, serving submarine sandwiches, soda, and water, as well as playing music, holding raffles, and giving away gift bags. Reception was so positive that the club is considering returning next year.