Mar 19, 2019

Baby Maycie Visits Elderly Residents in Nursing Home

Every week Regis Ringwood has a very special visitor, Baby Maycie never fails to brighten the day of the residents.

old man with baby

 

grandma and baby

 

elderly lady and baby

 

baby in aged care

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