 Well, Christmas can be celebrated no matter where you are and in their home away from home residents at the Golden Living Center Had a sense of family. Haiti Clotter has the story Come one come all that's the model for the Golden Living Center as they held its open house in Walker Residents were able to mingle with guests and with family. It was also open to the public a special time for them they they look forward to it every year and They like to See the public come in and you know, it's it's a special thing for them The nursing home in long-term care center provides skilled services such as rehabilitation and therapy today Residents can leave any worries behind and enjoy the moment I think it's good for him to see that they have a quality of life here and that That we do special stuff for him and and make things fun The Christmas music was courtesy of the carolers that made their way to the rooms. Residents also chimed in too The facility was turned into a Christmas paradise trees were in rooms and each door was decorated for those who are away from family They are reminded of them every day. I said if I can't be with my family I want to see my family and I talked to them as if they're there and It makes me feel good I know they don't hear it some presents don't necessarily fit under the tree, but are still considered a gift Well, Christmas means so many things to me, honey, and And the top it off all Christmas mean that God gave his son and That's the greatest gift All that was missing were the chestnuts roasting on an open fire in Walker, Haiti Clotter Lakeland use This was the second annual open house and guests were treated appetizers and hot chocolate could use a lot of hot chocolate this weekend If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television