2011 VA Home stop

[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

[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.

[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

[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]

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

[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.

[70chevyC-10]

Cool - Daytona Beach sounds like a plan then.

[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]

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

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

[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

[66Fury3]

Re: 2011 VA Home stop

Frank Buckles, last American veteran of World War I, dies at 110

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-buckles-20110228,0,3104496,full.story

[GTPilot88]

Re: 2011 VA Home stop

I contacted a 2-3 places i could find online that had party rooms and they said since they are doing special parking and specials for the Friday Night Cruise night, they can not reserve anything like that. If anyone has any contact or knows any more info about restaurants in the area that could do something like this let us know. I am not the best at planning events like this, but am willing on helping out if there is someone that can help also.

[1cheapstreet]

Re: 2011 VA Home stop

That was a thought, just no time to research a place. Would you like to put it together, Scott? :-*

Linda 8)

[GTPilot88]

Re: 2011 VA Home stop

Are we planning on dinner location down in Cocoa Beach for Firday night were everyone can get together for the cruise night that they are holding? Like we did last year in Newton?

[GTPilot88]

Re: 2011 VA Home stop

Plan on being there leaving...Macon Ga at about 7-8am... save me a spot... missed the one last year but won't miss it ever again!