Bingo Espanol

As someone who was down-sized from a corporate job and looking for "what's next", CCS was a great opportunity to finally spread my wings and give back. A spur of the moment decision had me "in country" within 2 months. I'd always wanted to visit costa rica. Working with seniors was a great way to help in the community even though I knew very little Of the language. Smiles are universal. The chance to exercise, dance and "play" with these lovely men and women each day was incredibly rewarding - especially without the distractions of tv, newspapers and media that distract us so much from our lives. I learned to count to 100 in espanol by calling bingo numbers daily, and I felt truly welcomed by the seniors who sat by the gates waiting for our daily arrival. At the end of my stay, I felt I had truly made an impact - evident by the smiles, hugs, and times these lively people told me to 'go with god'. The names and faces are etched in my memory forever, and i find myself wondering when I can escape from the working world again for another great CCS experience.