Starkville Assisted Living Community Provides Christmas Light Tour to Residents

WTVA reports that the Claiborne at Adelaide assisted living community in Starkville, Miss., has been taking residents on a 90-minute-long Christmas lights tour throughout local neighborhoods every Wednesday in December. Residents tour by bus on these so-called "Jingle Joy Rides," which offer fun while keeping residents safe during the pandemic. "Being here with an epidemic, we don't get out and visit around much at all, so it's a real treat to be able to get out and view what's going on in the city," said resident Cliff Mitchener. Passengers also wear masks and are socially distanced. Claiborne Activity Director Jonnie Silva said passengers get treats while looking at the lights. "We have fresh, homemade hot cocoa provided from our kitchen," he noted. "Our wonderful dining staff gives us homemade cookies. We're singing Christmas carols. We're driving by their loved ones' house so it gives the family members that opportunity to safely connect with their resident here at the community."