Elsie Gaches Village, a residential care facility that serves mentally challenge persons with underlying medical problems, celebrated the Valentines Season by putting up recreational activities for its residents.

Residents and staff joined the valentine cards making to express their love and appreciation to everyone. The cards were posted on the multi-purpose hall so anyone can read lovely and sweet messages. The center also set up marriage booths during the celebration.

Further, a social dance was conducted to improve the interpersonal skills of the residents as they danced, talked and dined with their peers. They have enjoyed games such as “Sa yo na ang Puso Ko” pass the ball and paper dance. Meanwhile, ten (10) pairs of residents joined this year’s search for King and Queen of Hearts. Other special awards include: Mr. and Ms. Dancefloor, Couple of the Night, Bae and Maine of the Night, and the Prince and Princess of Hearts.

EGV is located in Alabang, Muntinlupa City and being manage by the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR). The center currently has 607 clients. ###