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Residents at the Mission at Castle Rock care facility had a chance to have tea and celebrate an early Mother’s Day with family and friends.

Kelly Williams, activity coordinator for the facility said it is their first year hosting a Mother’s Day event.

“I didn’t want to do bingo again. I thought a laid-back tea would be nice,” she said.

The residents have a lot of families visit on Saturdays, which was also a motivator in hosting the tea a day before the actual Mother’s Day is celebrated.

For many residents, the day offers a chance to reflect on their family, as well as their mot...