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Korean women’s group hands out gifts to man’amko
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Posted on Dec 14 2011
By Clarissa David
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Seven members of the Korean Women’s Association of Saipan, a nonprofit group, yesterday brought the Christmas spirit to life at the Aging Center by handing out gift bags to the island’s elderly.
The group, led by president Keum Joo Lee, gave away gift bags that contained shirts, shampoo and conditioner, and choco pies for the man’amko.
Lee said their group, which currently has 15 members, visits the Aging Center every Christmas to give them gifts.
“I am very thankful for being able to see your beautiful smile last year and today. We have put all our effort to prepare a gift for all of you and I hope that you will like it,” Lee told some 50 congregates at the center.
Lee added: “I hope that you will always be happy and healthy. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”
Saipan Seniors Advisory Council chair Teresita Sorroza thanked the Korean Women’s Association of Saipan on behalf of all the congregates. Sorroza disclosed that besides Christmas time, the group used to come to the center every two months to give them free haircut.
“For remembering us with their whole heart, we say, kamsahamnida or thank you in their language. You haven’t forgotten us and we appreciate that,” Sorroza said.
Aging Office director Rose Mondala said that businesses and organizations are finding it difficult to give gifts to the man’amko because of the economic crisis.
“Even though the economy is bad, the Korean Women’s Association came up with something for all of you and we want to thank them for that,” she said. “We’re going to expect that from a lot of businesses here. Even though they don’t have enough, we’re going to appreciate whatever they can give us.”
Last Wednesday, the Matua Riders also visited the man’amko and handed out gift bags containing healthy treats, provided them with live music and entertainment, and made a $500 donation.
