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VA » Health Care » New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network » VISN 2: Volunteer News Summer 2014

New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network

VISN 2: Volunteer News Summer 2014

Bath Highlights

American Legion Rider Donation

American Legion Riders (ALR) Springwater Post 905 donated $1,000 for Veterans at Bath VA. Pictured from left to right: Treasurer David Menz, VA Volunteer Service Chief Lynn Dinehart, Member Ken White, and Director William Morgan. The ALR 905 was chartered six years ago and has since raised and donated over $7500 to the Bath VA. The ALR 905 raises money having poker runs in the summer and by selling donation-type Christmas cards during the Christmas holiday season.

Pet Therapy Dogs

Volunteer Velda Schmieg (left), and Recreation Therapy Assistant Kristin Klapprodt (right), holds pet therapy dogs Cozmo and Widget to greet Veteran Dan Pijanowski.

Volunteer Milton Simpson is actively involved in the pet therapy program and brings his dog Daisy to the medical center to visit with Veterans.

Pet therapy dog Millie visits Community Living Center Veteran Paul Wilson.

Tea and Pink out Day

Community Living Center lady Veterans, recreation staff, and volunteers participate in the Women’s Monthly Tea event and celebrate Pink Out Day.

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America participants paid tribute to troops during a wreath laying ceremony at Bath National Cemetery.

Volunteers helped lay wreaths at Bath National Cemetery as a tribute to troops, Veterans, POW/MIAs and fallen heroes, along with their family and friends.

	Volunteer Opportunities
	Disabled American Veterans (DAV) drivers Reminder calls assistant Patient escorts for medical appointments Clerical support - various departments Special event volunteers Friendly visitor volunteers - visit with Veterans Recreational aide
	Wish List
	Body wash Bread machine mixes Coffee Creamer/sugar packets Denture adhesive* Denture cleanser* Deodorant Gift cards for fast food, Walmart or Tops Market ($5 - $10) Jewelry making supplies/beads Lotion Plain fleece blankets - twin size Shampoo Stamps *Homeless Veterans program and Jump Start program needs cleaning supplies, toasters, coffee maker, dishes, silverware, and pots & pans (can be gently used).
	Visiting World War II Veterans
	Two of Bath’s volunteers, Gloria and William Misnick, visited the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Normandy, France and shared their experience with Voluntary Services. Gloria and William said the cemetery memorial was a touching experience and they were able to talk with WWII Veterans and learn of the events in France first hand.
	A Very Happy 102nd birthday!
	Recreation Therapist Matt Leszyk wishes Veteran Harold Brown a happy 102nd birthday!
	Fun Times
	Community Living Center residents enjoyed a 2014 Mardi Gras Celebration at the medical center.
Calendar Saturday, May 17 K of C Bowling Tournament with Patients Monday, May 26 Memorial Day Ceremony, Chicken BBQ Sponsored by Elks & Sons of the American Legion (SAL) 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7 1860’s Baseball Game – Genesee Village Museum Saturday, June 14 Flag Day, Fishing Trip at Park Station Sunday, June 15 Father’s Day – American Legion Riders Visit Saturday, June 28 Fishing Trip Eldridge Park, Elmira Friday, July 4 Picnic Sponsored by Cuba Masons & Order of the Eastern Star Saturday, July 12 Chicken BBQ Sponsored by Cat-Alleghany Veterans of Foreign Wars & American Legion Auxiliary Sunday, July 13 American Legion Trip - Corning Tuesday, July 15 Marconi Lodge Lunch Saturday, July 26 Pig Roast Sponsored by the Elks

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