On the 16th, the Namyangju City Sudong-myeon Office (Director Woo Hae-deok) and the Sudong-myeon Community Security Council (Chairman Park Gyeong-sook) held an ‘Autumn Happy Outing’ for local seniors in the Chuncheon-si area of Gangwon-do.
This outing was designed to provide an opportunity for seniors who are vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness to form emotional bonds and social networks, and to add vitality to their lives.
On this day, 25 seniors from Sudong-myeon participated in the outing and enjoyed a variety of experiences, including riding a cable car at Samaksan Mountain and visiting the observatory.
Afterwards, we had a lunch of Dakgalbi, Chuncheon’s representative food, and enjoyed the autumn atmosphere by touring the Gangwon Provincial Flower Garden. The Sudong-myeon Community Security Council also prepared small gifts for the elderly, making their day more enriching.
An elderly person who participated in the outing said, “I am extremely happy to be able to enjoy an outing with good people in the sunny fall weather,” and added, “Thank you for giving me such a happy day.”
Chairman Park Gyeong-sook said, “I hope that the elderly will escape their daily lives and gain new vitality through this outing,” and added, “We will continue to strive to support the elderly through various leisure welfare and cultural activities.”
Sudong-myeon Mayor Woo Hae-deok said, “I hope it will be a special day for the elderly to heal their tired bodies and minds,” and added, “I am grateful to the members of the Community Security Council who worked hard to prepare and participate in this event.”
Meanwhile, Onam-eup Saemaeul Women’s Association (Chairman Yoon Bok-hee) held the ‘Sharing Gochujang of Love’ event on the 16th.
In this event, 10 members of the Onam-eup Women’s Association participated, and in preparation for the chilly weather, they carefully made and packaged red pepper paste and delivered it to low-income people and the elderly living alone in the area.
President Bok-hee Yoon said, “The process of making red pepper paste was difficult, but it was a grateful time because I was able to feel the joy of sharing by delivering homemade red pepper paste to neighbors in need.” She added, “In the future, Saemaul Women’s Association will continue to take the lead in sharing warmth with those in need in the community.” “I will try my best,” he said.
Onam-eup Mayor Lee Seok-chan said, “I am deeply grateful to the Saemaul Women’s Association for its continued dedication and service to the local community. I hope that through this event, the warm volunteer spirit of the Saemaul Women’s Association will spread widely and the practice of loving neighbors will continue.”
Economy Queen Reporter Kim Hong-mi / Photo Namyangju City
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