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Pay It Forward.......With a Big Bag of Books.....to Senior Assisted Living Residents in Rockwall

By Barbara Hensley

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Properties

September 18, 2011 04:26 AM

Pay It Forward.......With a Big Bag of Books.....to Senior Assisted Living Residents in Rockwall

I love books! My love for books has resulted in my home becoming over run with stacks of books throughout my life. Every real cleaning and de-cluttering has resulted in large bags of books needing to find a new home.

I finally have the perfect answer for what to do with all my beloved books after I have read them. I took a big bag to a Rockwall Assisted Living Center for their library and the management loved it and I know the residents will also. My parents lived in assisted living for several years and I know that they enjoyed being able to go to the center library and have a really nice selection of books. Books are expensive to buy and assisted living residents usually do not have extra money in their budget to buy books.

Donating books to senior centers is not a new idea as others in ActiveRain have done the same thing....well...I always learn from the best, thanks ActiveRain members for the idea! I loved paying it forward by donating my books!

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Barbara Hensley

RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX

Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Richard - I once gave my grand daughter several huge boxes of books and let her take them to Half Price Books to sell. She did not get enough money to pay for her gas to take them there and we both agreed we would rather give them away in the future. Mine are now earmarked to continue going to a senior center of some sort. Have a great day!

Sep 18, 2011 05:12 AM

Richie - another great idea! I never thought about taking something like lemons. I do, at times, purchase a box of fruit that I can not use before it goes bad. What a great idea to drop by what I can't use. Have a great Sunday!

Sep 18, 2011 05:14 AM

Conrad - don't be sad! The important thing is to just continue to read and we all know that you are a reader! Thanks for stopping by this morning.

Sep 18, 2011 05:16 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Barbara, What a great suggestion. I know years ago, I took them to a use book store, now I know what I will do with them. Have a great day!

Sep 18, 2011 05:31 AM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Barbara: This is a wonderful way to pay it forward and I know those in assisted living will love the "new" books they can now read.

Sep 18, 2011 06:06 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Barbara - great way to pay it forward and give your books to others who will truly enjoy reading them. I too love my books and won't throw them away, but this is a great idea. Maybe there's something in our town like this because it's time I got rid of some too. I still have my collage books! Can't part with the literature - but somethings gotta give - lol! Nice job!

Sep 18, 2011 01:07 PM

Linda Urbick

RealtyOne Group - San Ramon, CA

Selling San Ramon Valley - 925-786-5132

Barbara - i never thought of that.While I don't necessarily have a lot of books I do subscribe to assorted magazines. I have been taking them to the hospital for use in the patient waiting rooms as I noticed the magazines that were there were 5-6 years old. There are so many places we can give where people really appreciate even the littlest of things.

Sep 18, 2011 01:12 PM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

My pleasure.

Sep 19, 2011 12:45 AM

Will - thanks, I like this better than selling them for almost nothing to a book store, plus, they will be useful to more people.

Sep 19, 2011 04:59 AM

Anita - I like that the books sort of keep on giving. Have a great day.

Sep 19, 2011 05:01 AM

Kristine -0 I know what you mean - it is hard to get rid of some books, but I have to do it periodically or I will be living in a library!

Sep 19, 2011 05:03 AM

Linda - it is a great idea to leave magazines at a hospital. People are always needing something to do while waiting. I will remember to do this with my magazines. Thanks for the mention of it.

Sep 19, 2011 05:04 AM

Judith Parker

ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC

CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Barbara, this is a fantastic idea. The senior center in Rockwall is so lucky to have you in the area. I now know what I will do with our many books. Nice post and thank you for sharing this great idea.

Sep 19, 2011 11:42 AM

Judith - good evening! Thanks! I love the idea much better than selling to a book store for peanuts!

Sep 19, 2011 05:21 PM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Barbara - That's a wonderful place for books you read and loved to find a second home.

Sep 19, 2011 11:29 PM

Liz Wallace

Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY

Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

What a great idea, I always am at a lose with what to do with books. I will be calling the local assisted living to see if they take donations.

Sep 20, 2011 05:11 AM

Don Sabinske

Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN

Sabinske & Associates Inc.

Senior Centers can often use the books, old DVDs and even VHS tapes. So, think about them when you are cleaning house!

Sep 20, 2011 07:32 AM

Norma - I do like know that the books will provide pleasure for not one or two people, but will be in the library for many to enjoy. This makes the price of a book a great buy for me!

Sep 21, 2011 12:52 AM

Liz - I am finding that these places are always ready and excited to have donations of almost anything as they provide something new to the residents.

Sep 21, 2011 12:54 AM

Don - thanks for the suggestions about the VHS tapes. I have a huge box of those and have not known that to do with them. Now I know! Enjoy the day!

Sep 21, 2011 12:56 AM

Pay It Forward.......With a Big Bag of Books.....to Senior Assisted Living Residents in Rockwall

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