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New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network

 

VISN 2: Volunteer News Summer 2015

Bath Highlights
Veteran Volunteers event
U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, 23rd District of New York, visits Calvin Swisher, Veteran, during National Salute to Veteran Patients week.
 
Veteran Volunteers event
The American Legion Riders Post 905 from Springwater, NY donated $1500 for the holiday fund and also sponsored a Mapletree Inn lunch trip that 20 Veterans and many volunteers attended.
 
Wish List
- Body wash
- Bread machine mixes
- Car models
- Coffee
- Creamer/sugar packets
- *Denture adhesive
- *Denture cleaner
- Gift cards for fast food, Walmart or Tops ($5-$10)
- Jewelry making supplies/beads
- Lotion
- Plain fleece blankets (twin)
- Shampoo
- Stamps

*Homeless Veterans program and Jump Start program need cleaning supplies, toasters, coffee makers, dishes, silverware, and pots & pans (can be gently used). .

Volunteer Opportunities
- Disabled American Veteran (DAV) drivers
- Kiosk/lobby
- Special events
- Friendly visitor – visit with Veterans
- Recreational aide

 
Veteran Volunteers event
Charlene Colton and Diesel, a pet therapy dog, participate in last year’s K-2 walk. This year’s K-2 walk is being held on May 20, 2015.
 
Veteran Volunteers event
Louis Withium received the Volunteer of the Year award. Left to right: Louis Withium and Michael Swartz, Director Bath VA Medical Center.
 
Calendar
Monday, May 4
Knights of Columbus Bingo


Saturday, May 9
Free Mason, Beef on a Wick Lunch
Cuba, New York

Wednesday, May 20
Italian War Veteran Lunch


Monday, April 25
Memorial Day Service
10:00 a.m., Bath National Cemetery

Saturday, June 6
D-Day Motorcycle Ride and Visi
t

Saturday, June 13
American Legion Picnic Lunch
Horseheads, New York

Saturday, June 13
American Legion Motorcycle Ride and Visit


Saturday, June 20
Veterans of Foreign Wars Lunch and Fishing Trip
Elmira, NY

Every Wednesday in June, July and August
American Legion, Picnics for Community Living Center Residents
 


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Director's Message | Thanks to VA Volunteers
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