To: Vincent Leinen Subject: Visiting convalescent homes during 2002LA Holiday Caroling activity

Happy New Year, Vincent!

Thank you very much for inviting us to the Christmas caroling experience last month.  It was so well organized, and Kelpie and I truly enjoyed the time meeting and interacting with people, especially at the first residence.  The variety show really impressed me at the second stop. It was beautiful to see how many talented people wish to share their gifts with elderly people at the holidays.  It was a particularly beautiful way to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Thank you even more for encouraging me to bring Kelpie.

I would like to return with my dog and spend some time visiting people at  the first convalescent home. Is there a specific administrator or other staff person whom you would suggest I should contact there? (Sorry, I have forgotten the name of the place.) I could just show up with my dog, but perhaps it would be better to get permission in advance.

Katherine