The Opportunity to Serve Others

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Realty Group

The Opportunity to Serve Others

When I read about Belinda Spillman's November AR contest, I didn't know what to write about. Like many of you, I do things throughout the year, not just at the holidays. Also, I'm not really looking for "credit" for these things.

When I finally made the decision about my "topic" I ran out of time! The contest ended on Wednesday and I was busy with a new listing. So here I am. I'm still writing my post because I started it and I want to finish it!

 

 

 

 

 

A few years ago, Rich and I decided we wanted to find a way to uniquely support and serve the local Senior Center. The Parker Senior Center serves lunch daily, Monday through Friday. Once a month, they have their birthday/anniversary lunch. Anyone who has a birthday or wedding anniversary in that month gets a free lunch and we all sing to celebrate.

So, how do we support and serve? We bring in dessert for the monthly birthday/anniversary lunch! We usually bring a large white or chocoate sheet cake and some assorted pies. We also SERVE lunch (with a few other helpers) to all the folks who come for lunch that day!

 

These photos were taken July 2014.

 

We've been doing this about 2 years and love the opportunity to literally SERVE others!

 

 

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Rich and Donna Foerster

The Foerster Team

HomeSmart Realty Group, LLC

REAL Market Knowledge. REAL Service. REAL Estate.

Serving Metro Denver

www.TheFoersterTeam.com

720-530-5553 (Rich)

720-530-5554 (Donna)

 

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Comments (12)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Donna,

Love that you found the perfect place to contribute and pay it forward.  Thanks for sharing this with us.  A

Dec 02, 2016 04:15 PM
Donna Foerster

Ron and Alexandra Seigel 


We spend a lot of time at the Parker Senior Center. We eat lunch there several times a month, we play cards or dominoes on Monday afternoons and we typically go to dinner and breakfast out with a group from the center once a month!

Dec 02, 2016 05:21 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Property Manager

Great post, Donna Foerster .  Glad you wrote it even though it was too late for the contest.  I also have a soft spot in my heart for the elderly.  I'm like you, when the contest was first announced I couldn't really think about what to contribute. And, like you, I enjoy doing things throughout the year without a thought of any credit.  It kind of made me feel good, though, when I did think about the little things I do... and inspired me to want to do more.  Thanks for the post!  

Dec 02, 2016 04:21 PM
Carol Williams

Nice... goood job!

Dec 02, 2016 05:27 PM
Donna Foerster

Carol Williams 


One of my personal goals for 2016 was to finish things I have started. So this post was one of those things! 

Dec 02, 2016 05:22 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Donna

What a wonderful way to pay it forward. Sure it would have been a great contest entry but it's far more important that you are doing this, and you are sharing that fact with thes rest of us so we can see the kind of person you are!

Jeff

Dec 02, 2016 04:48 PM
Donna Foerster

Jeff Dowler 


Thanks! The folks at the Parker Senior Center are very dear to us...their staff, volunteers and their members. We are both members also!

Dec 02, 2016 05:23 PM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Donna,

 What a great way to pay it forward and I am glad you finished writing the post!

Have a great weekend!

Dec 02, 2016 05:11 PM
Donna Foerster

Thank you Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert 

Dec 02, 2016 05:23 PM
Ed Silva
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

The contest would have given you one type of reward, but the work you do gives you a far better one.

Dec 02, 2016 05:45 PM
Donna Foerster

<SMILE>


You are absolutely right, Ed Silva 

Dec 02, 2016 05:55 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH Real Estate - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Donna, good for you!  Now I'm craving a corner piece of sheet cake with a lot of icing!

Dec 02, 2016 07:30 PM
Donna Foerster

Sorry to torment you Patricia Kennedy 

Dec 02, 2016 08:21 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Donna

Being of service to others open the doors of opportunity.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Dec 02, 2016 08:03 PM
Donna Foerster

It certainly does Lou Ludwig 

Dec 02, 2016 08:22 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR
Exceptional Agents, Outstanding Results

Good morning Donna.  Our founder has this on the end of each email he sends out.  "Whoever wants to be great must become a servant." Matthew 20:26 .  Sounds like exactly what you are doing...

Dec 03, 2016 02:44 AM
Donna Foerster

James Dray 


Rich and I have a servant's heart.

Dec 08, 2016 02:50 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Donna. I'm glad you finished the post despite the challenge being over. Nice.

Dec 03, 2016 09:39 AM
Donna Foerster

Sheila Anderson 


The challenge shouldn't matter, but it does help stir things up.

Dec 08, 2016 02:50 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Donna - this is such a wonderful way for both of you to support the local seniors.  Congratulations on your service.

Dec 03, 2016 10:11 AM
Donna Foerster

Thank you Grant Schneider 


The 3rd Wednesday is 2 weeks away. The center will also have holiday entertainment. It will be quite festive this month!

Dec 08, 2016 02:51 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

That is a wonderful way to serve and show you care. My mother-in-law attended the birthday luncheons at our senior citizens center and always enjoyed the fellowship and singing.

Dec 03, 2016 05:41 PM
Donna Foerster

Debbie Reynolds 


The fellowship is the best part of the celebration.

Dec 08, 2016 02:52 PM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

This is sweet. Sorry you missed the deadline. You can always recycle it next year as this is an ongoing effort on your parts and worthy of credit.

Jan 01, 2017 04:38 PM
Donna Foerster

Jill Sackler 


I suppose I could "recycle" it! LOL!

Jan 03, 2017 12:36 PM

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