Play Santa, Donate Senior Citizen Gifts In Rancho Santa Margarita

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — Residents of Rancho Santa Margarita are doing their best to get into the holiday spirit for 2020.

If you want to get into the giving spirit, there are seniors who need some extra love, Age Well Senior Services says. You can be a "Santa To a Senior" in Rancho Santa Margarita by donating much needed items to area senior citizens.

The items most requested are:

• Cozy Non-Skid Socks
• Slippers
• Bath Robes
• Hand Towels/Wash Cloths
• Lotion
• Stationary & Stamps
• Cozy Blankets
• Decorative Throws
• Gift Cards (Walmart, Target, Grocery stores)
• Jigsaw Puzzles
• Kitchen Towels
• Large-Print Crosswords
• Arts & Crafts

Whether it's a few pairs of cozy, non-skid socks, slippers, bathrobes or fluffy hand towels and wash cloths, you'll never know how much your gift can make someone smile.

All items must be new and unused, and can be dropped off by Dec. 16 at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center at 22232 El Paseo in Rancho Santa Margarita.

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