February 07, 2025
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State Sen. Arellano to collect Valentines to give to seniors

Senator invites district residents to donate greetings

By Derek Barichello
Cards in the office of Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, that will soon be delivered to local seniors living in residential care facilities as part of “Valentines for Seniors” a card drive sponsored by Keicher and State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford.

Newly sworn-in State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, announced his inaugural Valentines for Seniors Card Drive, an initiative encouraging community members across the 37th Senate District to create Valentine cards for residents of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. (Mark Busch/Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.co)

Newly sworn-in state Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, announced his inaugural Valentines for Seniors Card Drive, an initiative encouraging community members across the 37th Senate District to create Valentine cards for residents of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.

“Our senior citizens are incredibly important, and we’re kicking off this event with the hope of strong support from constituents across the district to help put a smile on the faces of our senior citizens this Valentine’s Day,” Arellano said in a news release.

Arellano invites students, Scout troops, churches and other organizations to participate by purchasing or designing cards that then will be delivered by him and his team to nursing homes, assisted living and long-term care facilities throughout the district.

Cards can be dropped off or mailed to Arellano’s District Office at 86 S. Galena Ave., Suite 2, Dixon, IL 61021. If delivering in person, call Nancy Naylor at 779-251-5003.

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