It is October, and we are busily preparing for the popular Holiday Gift Boutique to be held in November. We accept donations of new items which we sell, which bring holiday shopping right to the OutPatient Lobby of the hospital. This is the perfect time to re-gift those items you received and tucked away, just because.
As the year draws to a close, we are also planning the Annual Installation next year’s officers. We are proudly entering our 53rd year. The installation ceremony will be held at our December meeting.
In case there is someone who doesn’t know what Holly Twig is all about, Holly Twig is a group that raises money to purchase items which allows the patients to have an improved quality stay while at Community Medical Center. Each department has an opportunity to submit a wish that they would like granted, which is not covered by the general operating budget. Some of the items we have contributed to the purchase of in the past have been vein finders, special reclining chairs that can be used for patients to rest in and also be transported in, warming blankets, as well as special chairs needed in one of the departments.
All of our members are volunteers who are part of a dedicated group who donate time and energy to a cause we are passionate about. This group is not for everyone; but for those who share our commitment, it is the most rewarding experience of a lifetime.
October 22, 2024, is Boscov’s annual Friends Helping Friends event. We are selling the Coupon which can be used in the store and online for the entire day. For most departments there is 20% off. The Coupon price is a $5 donation. This is a great time to do holiday shopping.
The Holiday Twig $500 Visa Gift Card raffle tickets are available now. Please see a member to purchase your tickets.
- The following are the vendor sales remaining for this calendar year:
- Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 16th & Oct. 17th – Tupperware
- Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 5th & Nov. 6th – J&M Memorabilia
- Wednesday, Nov. 20th – Holly Twig Holiday Gift Boutique, Bake Sale and Visa Gift Card Raffle drawing.
- Thursday and Friday, Dec. 5th & Dec. 6th – Handbag Sale
We are excited to see the progress of the new parking garage. It is looking great! Be sure to look in that direction when you are visiting. Free Valet Parking is still available at the main entrance.
Your donations of new baby weight yarn in light colors make it possible for our Holly Twig members, who knit and crochet, to make caps for the oncology department and the newborn babies to wear home. All of our hats are made by Holly Twig members, and we use approved patterns.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 9th, at 9:15 a.m.
Pres, Marylou (908) 770-5176, VP, Susan (732) 267-5274,
Membership, Elizabeth (732) 349-5857
Holly Twig, 270 Bonaire Drive, Toms River, NJ 08757
