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Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

anna Posted: Nov 06, 2003 09:01 AM+

anna MEMBER SINCE: 5/01 TOTAL POSTS : 6642 WEDDING DATE: Oct 08, 2000

Posted: Nov 06, 2003 09:01 AM

Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

I think we have enough of a BIG GROUP and enough big hearts amongst us

to do something good...

Does anyone wanna get together and do something for a group home/nursing home/women's shelter/Childrens Hospital?

Would we have to 'call ourselves' something. We cant just say we're a crazy 'bunch' walking the streets and wanting to barge in and give out toys...

Im in the midst of planning something through my moms club, but we can also do something as the bonded group that we are too!
A name for ourselves? Ideas? Is this 'legit' to do? Hey we're a bunch of volunteers willing and able, who would deny/reject that?

Samanthas Mom Posted: Nov 06, 2003 09:02 AM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 09:02 AM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

why dont we go sing at the nursing home you posted pics of or something? I'd be interested
what do you want to do? lets go caroling

nj42305 Posted: Nov 06, 2003 09:05 AM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 09:05 AM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

I would love to do this...count me in...I'll put on my thinking cap too

Jeanene Posted: Nov 06, 2003 09:37 AM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 09:37 AM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

Anna - that is a great idea - we are full of cheer to share!

Samanthas Mom Posted: Nov 06, 2003 09:59 AM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 09:59 AM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

anna- why dont you FM ron and liz, they are nice people! LOL and may want to back us to make us legit

nylisa Posted: Nov 06, 2003 10:10 AM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 10:10 AM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

Let me know when and where.

Jordan Posted: Nov 06, 2003 11:15 AM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 11:15 AM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

Would love to participate...I don't sing so I would prefer something that doesn't involve that. Trust me - you all don't want to hear me 'sing'.

anna Posted: Nov 06, 2003 11:32 AM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 11:32 AM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

I think something interactive, games, little token gifts like maybe coffee mugs with candy or something they would make use of and like.(if we choose a nursing home).

Of course we can add Christmas songs to the activities just to lift their spirits.

So what locations are we all in? Im in Suffolk, I know theres several Nassau gals, Tammy?

I know theres a childrens cancer center in Levittown (Haveaheart). We can do that AND a nursing home? (Iget on a kick when I think of these things

)

How can we raise money to buy the toys/gifts/refreshments?

nj42305 Posted: Nov 06, 2003 11:47 AM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 11:47 AM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

I'm in Amityville

Samanthas Mom Posted: Nov 06, 2003 11:47 AM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 11:47 AM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

we let LIW do the fundraising!

they can do a post and collect the checks ha ha
maybe they will and we can all buy a small toy
Im in nassau/levittown
where is havaheart? Never heard of it

Samanthas Mom Posted: Nov 06, 2003 11:49 AM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 11:49 AM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

there is a senior center/nursing home off 135 on seaman neck road in seaford that we used to sing at when I was in HS

jannshari Posted: Nov 06, 2003 12:40 PM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 12:40 PM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

Count me in...but not for singing. I don't want to make the children cry.

I'm in Queens, but work in Nassau, so either one is good for me. Suffolk is a little rough for me, depending on how far out.

anna Posted: Nov 06, 2003 12:42 PM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 12:42 PM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

tammy, levittown

haveaheartcharity.org

or theres also the childrens hospital at LIJ

jennbaby Posted: Nov 06, 2003 01:38 PM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 01:38 PM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

Definately count me in too help in any way!

edited to say somewhere in Nasau would be great if that's possible.

anna Posted: Nov 06, 2003 01:54 PM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 01:54 PM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

Im great a few of you are interested.
We need to get a solid head count and commitment before we know how much we can tackle. It will REALLY depend on how many of us there are, and what we plan to do.

LisaW Posted: Nov 06, 2003 02:03 PM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 02:03 PM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

What a wonderful idea!!

Anna, you have such a big heart

Count me in!!!!!

anna Posted: Nov 06, 2003 03:05 PM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 03:05 PM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

LIST SO FAR:

· Me
· LisaW
· TammyJill
· Nj42305
· NYLisa
· Cp0329
· Jannshari
· Jennbaby
· Xelindrya
· Casg
· Wacky
· Nanjoe
· CIMINOK
Shannon326
JennRenee

If everyone is truly committed, this should turn out great!
Please FM me or reply here if you are interested. It will most likely be in Nassau, since its a good mid-point for everyone.

IM SO EXCITED !!!

Lets start brainstorming activity ideas...

nj42305 Posted: Nov 06, 2003 03:13 PM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 03:13 PM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

One idea is to do like a big sister thing for a day/afternoon/evening with children in need (if we decide to go this route). We could incorporate our holiday theme into making decorations with them, reading them holiday stories, etc. Not sure of what kind of clearance we would need so that whichever charity we work with knows we are not crazies...just brides with big hearts.

I'm so excited!

jennbaby Posted: Nov 06, 2003 03:45 PM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 03:45 PM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

Anna whatever is good for me, weeknights after 5 and weekends are ok

nj42305 Posted: Nov 06, 2003 03:49 PM+

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Posted: Nov 06, 2003 03:49 PM

Re: Why dont we all GTG for A HOliday-Charity Event?

Any of you girls hear of Oriental Trading Company? They send me their brochure at work and I'm flipping through it and see all these great 'kiddie' craft kits at an unbelievably low price (b/c its in bulk). They have a Website ...www.orientaltrading.com

Again, this would apply to my holiday craft making suggestion with kids idea...

Just brainstorming