Elks bring holiday cheer to Stockley Center
Several Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 members recently visited the Stockley Center to deliver holiday cards and gifts, and celebrate the season with residents and staff.
The Stockley Center in Georgetown is a Medicaid-certified care facility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The 50-bed facility provides both intermediate and skilled nursing care for people requiring a variety of complex supports and medical needs.
The party was fun and exciting, with musical entertainment and singing provided by Joy Schreck, past exalted ruler, and lots of dance moves by all. Each of the 37 residents received special gifts requested through the Elks’ angel tree project. Members shopped for and wrapped the wish list items to be passed out at the holiday celebration.
All gathered around as Barbara Gilsenan, Elks community outreach chair, read aloud the poem, “The Night Before Christmas.”
Dr. Kai-Stefan Fountain, Stockley Center executive director, joined the celebration and thanked the Elks for all they do to support the residents and staff at Christmas and throughout the year. Jody Roberts, Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services director, also expressed gratitude to the Cape Henlopen Elks for helping make the residents feel like part of the community.
