Sides given Big Heart Award

BONSALL - Geri Sides was presented with the club's annual Big Heart Award at the Feb. 1 meeting of the Bonsall Woman's Club.

The club initiated the Big Heart Award in 2004 and it is appropriately presented to coincide with Valentine's Day. The Big Heart Award recognizes a member who clearly demonstrates the time-honored tradition of being ready to help others when an act of kindness is needed most, to bring a smile when time and circumstance may not be at their best, to have a big heart that overflows with special compassion for others, and being that person with a giving nature that has no end.

Sides clearly possesses these wonderful qualities and has so demonstrated them for over 30 years. Her official position in the club is appropriately designated the 'Sunshine' chairperson. As such, she reaches out to members who may need a special boost in spirits. She also sends get well and sympathy cards to members who might be experiencing some hard times.

One member remarked "When I was in the hospital, that note of cheer from Geri meant more to me than any medicine the doctors prescribed."

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