Betty Ashmus 228-990-6969 email
Hello all! Did everyone have fun and learn something at the Council meeting? It was a great learning experience for some. Now that Halloween is over and all the candy has been given out…..go back to the store and get some more. It’s time to go to the VA and nursing homes for Bingo, parties, dinners and…Thanksgiving. We need treats for all our patients. And not only treats, but lap blankets, caps, socks etc… How many of you are going to your local nursing home or Veterans Hospital for the holidays? Your smiles will be a welcome sight. AND you may not be able to visit the homes or hospitals but you can do things at home to help bring joy to those in the facilities. Can you sign some of those holidays cards you receive that you don’t need? Can you help sew coverings and pockets for the wheelchairs and walkers, or make lap blankets from home and give to your fellow sisters and brothers to take with them on their next visit? There are plenty of ways to help from your home. If you had time on your hands, it would be a great neighborly thing to ask a close veteran or caregiver to offer them a ride to their next appointment. The caregiver might need a short break for that day. Think outside the box. We never know what will work til we try. If you would like to volunteer on a regular or even occasional basis, call me and I will set you up. Till next time, have a safe, healthy holiday and get out and VOTE!
Yours in service to our true heroes.