St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Seniors Daycare Center Set to Reopen!

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The Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated reopening of the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church Seniors Daycare Center. After being closed since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center is ready to resume its vital role in the community, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s commitment to social outreach and support.

The reopening of the Seniors Daycare Center is part of the second phase of St. Matthew’s Social Outreach Ministry, which recently resumed its Soup Kitchen services. This initiative is a testament to the tireless efforts of Rector Canon Basil Tynes, Assistant Priest Scott Jupp, and the dedicated parishioners of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, whose hard work and dedication have made this reopening possible.

Sylvia Forbes, chairperson of the Social Outreach Ministry, shared that the Daycare Center will have a soft launch, with the official opening scheduled for late summer. She emphasized the Center’s mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment for seniors, promoting continuous personal and social growth in a home-away-from-home setting. This reopening is not just about resuming a service; it is about restoring a lifeline for many of our elderly citizens who seek companionship, care, and a sense of community.

About St. Matthew’s Seniors Daycare Center:

Safe, supervised, residence-like environment
Highly qualified and experienced Administrator
Trained personnel and volunteers
Qualified and experienced Medical Consultants on call
Fee per client: $40 per day
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

The Center offers a wide range of engaging activities, including daily devotions, Tuesday Midday Mass, group discussions, storytelling, sing-alongs, board games, stretching exercises, movie time, and summer outings. Seniors will also enjoy mid-morning snacks, lunch, afternoon snacks, and visits by a Community Nurse.

If you are seeking a safe, enriching place for yourself or a loved one to spend the day, consider registering at St. Matthew’s Seniors Daycare Center. For more information or to register, please get in touch with the parish at (242) 322-3259, (242) 603-0399, or (242) 323-8220.