Village Shalom will host a Red Friday Event on Friday, Dec. 6, in celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., residents and guests from the outside community are invited to join in the festivities, which will include special Chiefs guests and musical appearances. The community is invited to wear red and cheer on the game.
At Village Shalom, a Kansas City Chiefs game day brings energy inside the community of independent living residents.
A visit during a noon Chiefs game often reveals a lively scene, with Village Shalom’s Bistro filled with a regular crowd that gathers to support the team and enjoy the game together. The tables are filled with snacks and drinks, and the sound of cheers and groans from residents often fill the air as the game unfolds.
“It’s much more fun to watch the game with other people,” said Harold Godwin, president of the Independent Living Resident Association. “Out here, we can yell and scream at the bad plays and celebrate the good ones together.”
This tradition, which began last year, has grown into a weekly highlight for the residents, and new faces are always welcome to join in the fun.
In Village Shalom’s Gould Theater, where games are also shown, independent living resident Joe Heidi often leads the charge, shouting, “Blitz, blitz, blitz!” as the game plays out on the theater’s movie screen. A group of about 15 Village Shalom residents gather to enjoy the game.
“I’ve been here for a year and a half, and I love sharing the game with everyone,” Heidi said.
Pictured (from left) are Village Shalom residents and Chiefs fans Morrie Soltz, Bob Keith, Ken Lerner and Independent Living Resident Association President Harold Godwin.
