With people stuck at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many without jobs, setting goals for the day can be a challenge. But singer-songwriter Domenic Boudreau knew exactly what he was going to do on Tuesday.
With a guitar strapped over his shoulder and a mic and a speaker, Boudreau headed to the Chartwell Villa Rive-Sud — a retirement home in Longueuil — to serenade its residents. “I’m going to try to make them happy, make them smile, make them forget what’s going on,” he said.
Seniors’ homes in Quebec are under lockdown to prevent the spread of the illness among residents, leaving many craving social interactions.
Boudreau said he’s just doing his part to help make things easier, adding that the elderly are often forgotten. “I just want to