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Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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08-19-2008, 02:57 AM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
I'm in..... and I too love "Helping Hands"
Sam, great idea, glad I thought of it!!! kidding!
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#18
08-19-2008, 02:59 AM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
Helping Hands.....perfect!
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08-19-2008, 03:45 AM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
This is a wonderful idea! Count me in. When I was alone (before vetman) taking care of my Dad after his massive stroke, I had no one around to help me. Being an only child, it was very hard. I used to pray at night that someone would come to help. But, no one did. These are the times you find out who your true friends are.
I would gladly be part of "Helping Hands". I know some people are too proud to ask. We'd have to figure out a way around that. So, how do we get this started? ???
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#20
08-19-2008, 10:57 AM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
Definitely count me in. I think adding those who are caretakers so they can get an occasional break would be a good thing to add to our Helping Hands. Like Chels, I remember when my mother was ill and living with me and how hard it was to get a break -- even going grocery shopping became a major production.
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#21
08-19-2008, 11:18 AM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
Count me in too, although I am not there very often...I would love to help!
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#22
08-19-2008, 11:27 AM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
Me too. Me too. I love you guys. Also worried about one person I know to be sick and wouldn't ask for help, or probably didn't think he was alone and scared. I know you all are worried about him too.
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#23
08-19-2008, 01:14 PM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
The Villages Singles Club has a Sunshine Committee which is described as:
Our goal is to reach out and give our fellow members a show of kindness or a helping hand in time of need. Simple, thoughtful things such as a card that fits the occasion, or a home or hospital visit, driving them to and from the doctor or store, picking up medicine or groceries -- just letting them know that someone cares and is thinking about them. I hope they don't mind that I am posting THEIR information here. I hope to find my home when I visit in September (or certainly by next Spring) and would really wish to be part of a similar TOTV committee. Consider me interested, please, and if the committee is already formed by the time I am a resident I will join, for sure. |
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#24
08-19-2008, 01:26 PM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
This is a wonderful idea and very much needed. "Helping Hands" is perfect. I think there are many elderly people living in TV that may not have a computer and would not know of this service. Would it be possible to have a flyer printed up and somehow distributed throughout TV? Not exactly sure how this could be accomplished. It could list names (or just phone numbers) of volunteers who can help in specific areas such as driving, errands, shopping, etc.
I wish I were living in TV now, I would love to help organize this program! Good luck to each of you and I know there will be many people willing to help out! |
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#26
08-19-2008, 01:43 PM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
Put me on the list. I make a mean Chicken Soup...cures almost everything.
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#27
08-19-2008, 02:08 PM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
Spectacular idea Sam...count me in. Being alone sometimes myself, I love the idea I could reach out for help from my fellow TOTV buddies.
I love the "handle" Helping Hands.....super name Bright...
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#28
08-19-2008, 02:34 PM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
Ohhh Sam, Sam, Sam.....you are the best :#1: What a great idea! Bright.....Helping Hands says it all. TOTV peeps are the best; just the thought of such a wonderful gesture brought tears. Wish I could help, but not right now due to health problems. Am so overwhelmed at the goodness expressed here by the members. hugs, barb
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#29
08-19-2008, 02:37 PM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
tkret, what a wonderful mission statement. I wonder if they would let us use it?
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#30
08-19-2008, 03:04 PM
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Re: When TOTVr's become ill
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I am not a member of the group (The Villages Singles Club - http://www.freewebs.com/thevillagess...club/index.htm) but wish to join just as soon as I become a resident. I know it will be a committee that I will be part of if I'm needed. Once TOTV forms a similar committee I suppose "we" could contact them. It's things like this that make The Villages a wonderful place to live and party. |
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