By Anita Curtis
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

“We are put here on earth for a purpose,” says Highland Springs resident Lucille Grubb, “and we should do everything we can for others.”

She not only believes that, but follows through by committing her time to worthwhile pursuits at Highland Springs and across Dallas.

The passion to be involved finds Grubb with a cart of goodies at the Children’s Medical Center at least twice a month, cheering children with gifts and parents with words of encouragement. She selects, purchases, and distributes the toys given by the Assistance League of Dallas, of which she is president. The Assistance League is a national nonprofit dedicated to community-based philanthropy.

In addition to being recognized for more than one thousand hours of service with the Children’s Medical Center, Grubb was nominated as outstanding volunteer of the year for the Colorado Governor’s award and received Honorable Mention for her services in helping abused and neglected children in the court system; was nominated for Woman of the Year by the Midland chapter of the Texas Altrusa Club; and received the Community service Award from the national society of Daughters of the American revolution for starting the school uniform project for underprivileged children.

Still Grubb manages to find time to be involved at Highland Springs, where she moved more than a year ago for friendships and fun. “I have not been disappointed,” she says. She has taken leadership positions in various campus organizations such as Resident Life, General Services, the Welcoming Committee, the Dine out Club—and with a few bridge lessons from fellow resident Shirley Crawford, she is learning to take those tricks like a pro. She also joins the fun-loving “Go Gals” group on their monthly lunch, shopping, and museum excursions.