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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2001 - 3 Call 905-985-3205 if you can help By Chris Hall Weekend Star There are plenty of odd jobs and activities for anyone interested in donating a few hours of 'their .time a week at the Port Perry Nursing Home, says one dedicated vol- unteer. While she insists that the local nursing home in not in dire need of more volunteers, Bernice Davidge has nonetheless put out a call to the pub- lic looking for more help. "Some people may be a bit hesitant to volunteer because they don't know what goes on there or they don't know if they can make the commit- ment," said Ms. Davidge, who has been donating her time to the Port Perry Nursing Home for the last _eight years. "There's lots of things to do, fun things, and you don't have to come . 'everyday or do things you don't want to do. Basically, if you're inter- ested in helping out, you do"and help. you 'where. ~~ .youcan."" } Ms. Davidge's involve ~ ment with the local nurs- ing "home began about eight years ago when her | sister bécame:h resident. "then; sh& has visit-- oe "the home almost daily, where she spends time with her sister and interacts 'with the rest. of the residents a dis staffii' | . "I really go there every day to see my sister, but while I'm there 1 try to help do whatever needs to be done," said. Ms. Davidge. "There's, 'so much that needs to be done... there's all kinds of jobs and things that peo- ple can help out with." Volunteers are needed to do the simplest .of toons Volunteers are always needed at Port Perry Nursing Home things, she says, from helping serve tea and food to lending the resi- dents a' hand ' cutting "materials during arts and crafts sessions. Some residents need - help getting to. the com- munity 'room' for movie showings, ' while :- others "may need some compan- 'ionship while going for a short stroll outside of the - home. "There is always staff on hand, but sometimes they need help and the residents like it when people come to volun- teer. They feel like these people are coming to visit them, so it's nice for everyone," said Ms. Davidge. "Volunteers can come and go as often as they want, but after you help out for years and years, the residents think you're just part of the staff." And, the call for volun- teers isn't just going out to adults. "They love it when younger people come to Sol flo. hat YOU WALD... see, <them,!.., said Ms. ~ Davidge. "It's 'nice when the children come to visit and they. especially like it when the kids from the : public schools come and sing for them." Other seniors are also ~ welcome to come and donate their day time, { day or evening. Anyone intetdsted in. volunteering at. the . Port Perry Nursing "Home: 3g. asked to contact Kim Mitchell, the administ tor at the local home, z 905-985-3205. "We're not desperate 7 for help, I don't want peo- ple to think that. It's just = that some days are busier "thati others and some extra help '¢buld': be used)" " said Ms. bavidge: Proceeds from 11th annual clothing, toy sale will go to Operation Scugog Operation Scugog will hold its Ith annual Childrens' Fall and Winter Clothing and Toy Sale later this month, with proceeds to be for- warded to the local food bank. The Scugog Centre Community Hall will provide the venue for the sale, which will be held on Sept. 22. The sale will run from 8:30 a.m. to | p.m. Among the items expected to be available are good quality childrens' L] clothing -- from infants to size 6 -- and maternity wear. Shoes, toys, games, books, boots, skates and 'baby furniture should also be up for sale. The annual event provides a boost to the food bank during one of its critical times of the year and is also an opportunity for local resi- dents to recycle clothing no longer needed and to receive some funds in return. Fundraising sale for food bank is Sept. 22 | For every item sold, 70 per cent is returned to the donor, while 5 per cent is used to cover administration fees. The remaining 25 per cent goes to Operation Scugog. Consignment packages are avail- able at Reid's Independent Grocers, the Scugog Memorial Public Library or on the information rack located at R.H. Cornish School. For more infor- mation, please contact Tracy (985- 9083) or Kelly (985-2055). hh Ga a aa end Le ram a ea | Lov back to schoo a Queen HS () HOLLYWOOD a SiRLa