Little Detroit Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America visit Henderson Care Center & Fair Haven

Although hundreds of people attended the Hot Nights & Cool Rides Car Show in downtown Forest City Saturday, most residents in local rest homes and nursing facilities were not able to attend. That is one reason several members of the Little Detroit Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America took their cars to Henderson Care Center and Fair Haven of Forest City last week. Tom Somerville, president of the car club, said the members consider these visits as a community service. They enjoy sharing their love of the older vehicles which lifts the spirits of the homes' residents. After a parade in front of Henderson Care, the vehicles traveled to Fair Haven and were parked for the residents to come outside to get a close-up look. Fair Haven of Forest City Activity Director Leslie Smith said since their residents are not able to go to events like a car show she tries to brings events to them. Fair Haven had a group of Mustang owners and motorcyclists visit the facility earlier this summer. Several of the residents recalled owning cars similar to the ones displayed by the Little Detroit Chapter members.