A group of motorcycle riders have taken on the task of spreading positivity around the Okanagan, and on Saturday they visited Penticton.

Just before lunch, frontline health care workers gathered out front the Haven Hill Retirement Centre in anticipation of special guests soon to arrive. Residents sat looking out their windows.

Neutral faces quickly turned joyful as numerous motorcycle riders with the Southern Interior Christian Riders, Chapter 49, turned into the parking lot, honking and revving their engines. Parked, they displayed signs which read, sa国际传媒淕ratitude,sa国际传媒� sa国际传媒淥ur prayers,sa国际传媒� sa国际传媒淐are staff,sa国际传媒� and more.

Residents and bikers waved to each other through their windows. Care workers made a heart symbol with their hands.

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Many riders took a moment to say a few words to thank the frontline health care workers for their service.

Haven Hill was their fourth and final stop in Penticton Saturday, and from there the riders continued on to other Okanagan towns including Summerland and West Kelowna.

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Saturday served as the groupsa国际传媒檚 inaugural support ride, but already the response has been so positive, the group has been asked by each home to return soon.

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The majority of the riders are from Summerland, but also hail from West Kelowna and Oliver.

Haven Hill general manager Alexander Cook said Saturdaysa国际传媒檚 salute served as a reminder that community spirit is alive and well in Penticton.

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