2011 VA Home stop

[1cheapstreet]

An update guys and gals...I've emailed my contact at the VA home twice and gotten no response. I even sent them the link to this thread. I will keep on them for a list of acceptable donations.

Linda

[70chevyC-10]

Any news ?
Or maybe one of these, or a hospital or active military group nearby ?

http://www.floridavets.org/nursing/nursing.asp

[1cheapstreet]

Thanks for asking Phil! Actually finally got an email this morning with the list of donations they would like. Didn't have time before work to post it, so will do that tonight. Looking forward to this visit!

Linda

[70chevyC-10]

Cool - Daytona Beach sounds like a plan then.

[trukluvr]

Sounds like a great time will be had by all. Wish I could be there, but too many other things on my plate this year to even consider HRPT.

[1cheapstreet]

Ok freaks here's the skinny on our VA Home visit for 2011:

Friday June 3rd 1pm-3pm

Emory L. Bennett Veterans Nursing Home
1920 Mason Ave, Daytona Beach, Fl 32117

Requested donations:
1) sound amplifying headsets (they have these at Radio Shack)
2) CD players
3) CD's of gospel, country and oldies music
4) Hand held magnifiers
5) Hand held games ie: solitaire, poker, etc.
6) Travel DVD's for their "front porch travels" activity
7) Karaoke CD's of oldies, gospel, and country music for their "sing along" activities
8) Talking watches for the visually impaired Veterans (also found at Radio Shack)
9) DVD/VHS player
10) Pocket radios with headsets
11) Checker board games
12) Chess game
13) Table top pin ball games
14) Trivia books
15) Puzzle books

This is one of the best donation lists I have ever gotten! Please let me know if you will be able to make this stop on Friday the 3rd from 1-3pm. Thanks freaks, you guys and gals are the best!

Linda

[rexdogg]

Lin.....thanks for doing the work....I'm not much of a shopper; would they accept a cash (check) donation, or would it be better to go out and get some of the items on the list? rexx

[1cheapstreet]

Lin.....thanks for doing the work....I'm not much of a shopper; would they accept a cash (check) donation, or would it be better to go out and get some of the items on the list? rexx

Dave, that is the list just as I got it, but I'm sure they will take cash or check donation to purchase what they need. As you all will see, there are no magazines or books listed (ie-hot rod, car craft) nor are there shirts or baseball hats. I'm emailing to see if these items would be OK to bring too.

Linda

[Phoneguy]

I have that Friday off, I'll proably try to come over. Also it might be a good way to meet a few of you guys and gals.

[rexdogg]

Dave, that is the list just as I got it, but I'm sure they will take cash or check donation to purchase what they need. As you all will see, there are no magazines or books listed (ie-hot rod, car craft) nor are there shirts or baseball hats. I'm emailing to see if these items would be OK to bring too.

Linda

Already have my shopping shoes on.....will bring a couple of items, along with a $moolah$ check rexx

[Phil]

What - no 50 pound bags of popcorn?

[66Fury3]

Good list Linda.... Looks like they keep their Veterans busy.......

[elcaminogirl59]

Linda, we are planning on making it to the VA visit. Will definitely bring something from the list!!

[RAIV70Judge]

We will be there again this year Linda. Thanks for doing the leg work!!

[bishir]

I'm going to try my best to make it this year. I planned on leaving Pensacola at 6am. However, that wouldn't put me there in time due to the time change from CST to EST. I'm going to try 5am. I'll also ask my church group for donations from that list.