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VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York - VISN 2
Spotlight on Canandaigua
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Jim McDermott, DAV Chapter 4 Commander attended the DAV Convention in New Orleans and then drove back to Canandaigua in the new vehicle. (Tthe Canandaigua VA Medical Center funded his trip.) |
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DAV Donates Vans
Canandaigua VA Medical Center and Rochester Outpatient Clinic each received a van donated by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Through the hard work of DAV members and their friends, enough funds were secured to purchase a van for each site. Then, to our pleasant surprise, Canandaigua was the recipient of another van – a 2008 Ford Taurus X7! Canandaigua was awarded this vehicle (for free) because of the increased need for veteran outpatient transportation.
Thank you to the DAV and to all our wonderful, supportive and dedicated
DAV volunteers in Canandaigua and Rochester. Without them, many patients would not be able to access their medical appointments.
Employee Volunteers
You may see some new faces in the volunteer world! Mr. Howard, Canandaigua
Medical Center Director, recently accompanied the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to one of the buildings for their bi-monthly ice cream party. Canandaigua is not only seeking more volunteers from the population outside of VA - but we are looking and asking for volunteers who are EMPLOYEES. Mr. Howard is certainly leading by example.
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Calendar Corner |
November 6
Food Safety Class
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Pavilion
All organizations that serve food to veterans should send a copy of the license/inspection for their Post/Chapter or Unit to Voluntary Service. Thank you for helping us to keep our records current.
November 8
Female Veterans Day Tea
1:30 p.m. Bldg. 1,
Director’s Conference room
November 9
Veterans Day Program with
Jim Worthing
1:00 p.m. Bldg. 5, Auditorium
Escorts Needed*
November 12
Veterans Day Missing Man Ceremony
10 a.m. Bldg. 5, Auditorium
Escorts Needed*
Cakes served on all wards at 1:00 p.m.
Volunteers are encouraged to help serve.
November 14
VAVS/Consumer Council Meeting
1:00 p.m. Elks Lodge
3525 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester
November 22
Thanksgiving
Volunteers are encouraged to assist with feeding
or providing holiday visitation. Please contact Voluntary Service prior to visiting.
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December 7
Pearl Harbor Interfaith Prayer Service -
2:30 p.m.
Bldg. 5, Auditorium
Escorts needed*
December 18
VAVS Gift Wrap
1:00 p.m. Bldg. 5, Auditorium
December 23
VAVS Holiday/Christmas Gift Distribution 12:30 p.m.
Bring cookies and Santa hats
Bldg. 5, Auditorium
December 25
Christmas Day
Volunteers are encouraged to assist with feeding or providing holiday visitation.
Please contact Voluntary Service prior to visiting.
November 6 & December 4
Bingo - 7:00 p.m.
Bldg. 5,
Auditorium Escorts needed*
February 6, 2008
A variety of activities will be held throughout the week for our 75th anniversary celebration. If you would like to assist by providing a donation of mementos for veterans, staff and the community, please contact Voluntary Service for more information.
*Escorts needed 45 minutes prior
to event. REMEMBER: Without your help, many of the patients will not
be able to enjoy these activities!
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| Canandaigua Wish List |
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Comfort care items:
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Shaving cream
- Body lotion
Coffee
(regular and decaf)
Creamer, sugar, sugar substitute
Hot chocolate
Bowling/movie tickets
Baking items, peanut butter, English
muffins
Gift cards from Walmart/
Wegmans/Tops
Prepaid phone cards
Tickets to sporting events, zoo and outings
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Paper products (plates, napkins, dinnerware)
New socks and underwear
41-cent postage stamps
Non-alcoholic beer (cans)
Homemade cookies for Dec. 23
Knit hats and gloves
Winter coats, shoes, and boots
Monetary donations for:
- Vet Center, Rochester
- Holiday account
- 75th Anniversary mementos
Contact Voluntary Service for more information
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Flu Shots for Volunteers
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November 6 & 13, 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Library, Rochester Outpatient Clinic
November 19, 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Voluntary Service, Bldg. 7, Canandaigua VA
Bring your photo ID
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Award Ceremony and Picnic
Approximately 85 people were on hand to thank our youth volunteers and to celebrate summer with our annual picnic and award ceremony. |
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Speaker’s Bureau
If your organization is interested in:
Hosting an outreach event
Booking a VA speaker for a specific health care topic
Volunteering
Making a donation
Finding out what you can do help us help veterans, contact a member of our Community Relations Team at (585) 393-7761:
- Robin Johnson, Volunteer/ Community Relations Manager
- Dan Ryan, Public Affairs Officer
- Patti Ciancaglini, Volunteer Program Specialist
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| Thank You |
It is the end of the fiscal year and we have had an exciting and prosperous
year filled with generous donations
from you. Listed below are just a few of the items that we were able to purchase through your contributions:
Tablecloths for Adult Day Care
Haircuts for indigent patients
Canteen books for patients
U.S. flag for one of the buildings
Massage chairs for bldg 2
Water jugs for the rehab program in Rochester
Comfort care items
Socks
Televisions, wall holders, and remotes for 6 inpatient rooms
Window bird feeders so our patients can enjoy watching the birds
Irons and ironing boards
Canopy and upholstery for the pontoon boat
Flowers for the gardens
A lot of food and parties (pizza, wings, ice cream, cookies and more)
Volunteer Opportunities
DAV Drivers
Companions
Performance Groups
Escorts for Church Services
Clerical
Computer Lab
Piano Player
(3:00 p.m. Saturday Mass and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass)
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Save the Date
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Wed., Feb. 6, 2008
75th Anniversary Celebration
Formal Ceremony
1:30 p.m. Bldg. 5, Auditorium
Watch your mail for
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Winter 2007
Voluntary News
Director's Message |
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| Reviewed/Updated Date: March 19, 2008 |
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