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The J. Iverson Riddle Development Center
Morganton, N.C.
Saturday
December 5, 2009
9:00 AM until finished Holiday Wreath assembly for Residents Homes
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM Line up for parade
11:00 AM to 11:15 AM Parade through facility grounds
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Introductions, program, door prizes, 50/50
1:30 PM CLEAN UP
Please take a few minutes to help with the clean up:
1 - remove tablecloths (save centerpieces), clean tables and replace tablecloths and centerpieces
2 - sweep floors and clean up any spills
3 - place garbage into dumpster outside of the gym
4 - dispose of any unused food
Adult Clothing and Accessories (New clothing only, please)
Sweat shirts and pants (Med--XX Large)
Nightgowns and knit night shirts (all sizes)
Pajamas and bathrobes (men and women-all sizes)
Bedroom Shoes (Full shoe, no flip flop types, please)
Sports bras
Turtlenecks and long-sleeved knit shirts for men and women (all sizes)
Suspenders, belts (size 32---46)
Men's briefs/boxers (size 32---40)
White T shirts (Med---X large)
Gym/overnight bags (soft-sided), fanny packs and book bags, wheeled suitcases (small)
Watches (inexpensive), bracelets, necklaces, clip-on earrings, key chains, hair clips/bands
Jeans and/or knit pants and shorts (all sizes for men and women)
Shorts (all sizes for men and women)
Knit long pants with elastic waist (all sizes for women)
CURLY elastic shoelaces for athletic shoes
Shoe strings (white---long---36")
Rain ponchos, small umbrellas
Ball caps, toboggans, mittens, scarves
Men / Women socks (ankle and footie length athletic socks are in greatest demand - white)
Non-skid/non-slip socks (slipper socks)
Bathing suits (male / female)
(Clothing is needed for both SUMMER AND WINTER wear)
Toys, Entertainment, Arts/Crafts, Leisure
Body pillows and cases
Baby dolls (some for ages 3 and under)
Bowling sets, Barrel of Monkeys, Duplo blocks, Lincoln Logs, Legos
Videos and DVD's (G, PG and PG-13)
CD's and Tapes (stories on CD, sing a longs, etc.)
"See-N-Say" Musical Toys (a very popular item)
Tape/CD recorders, small TV's, CD players, DVD player, Headphones, Karaoke Machine
Basketballs, Kick balls, Soccer balls, Nerf balls
Cards and simple board games (rated for age 6 and under)
Toy trucks and cars (some for ages 3 and under)
Posters for walls-sports, animals, nature, music stars
Coloring books, drawing pads, construction paper, colored markers, foam craft paper, crayons
Little Golden Books and other colorful story books or talking books
Thick Catalogues (may be gently used)
Puzzles rated for ages 5 and under (25 -100 Piece)
Puzzles (large pieces, maximum of 12 pieces)
Stickers
Body pillows
Lap blankets
Bean Bag Chairs
Teething Items
Toy Belt (holds baby toys)
Food Products (please be sure to check expiration dates)
Cheese puffs, Soft Chocolates (no nuts), Sugar-Free Chewing Gum
Snack cakes that are individually wrapped
Salty Snacks
NO HARD CANDIES, PLEASE
Home Needs
Cookie sheets, baking pans
Dish towels, dish cloths and pot holders
Spatulas, cooking spoons, tongs
Graters, measuring cups, can openers
Place mats (sets of 6)
Corelle Bowls
Gardening tools
Flower Pots, Seeds, Bulbs
Coffee makers
Decorations for various holidays
Blank, assorted greeting cards
Electric food choppers (No glass)
Other year round needs include:
Blank greeting cards with envelopes (Mother's Day and Father's Day cards are especially important to residents, as well as Christmas cards)
Rotary type phones
Sunglasses
We make treasures out of discards.
Please contact Volunteer Services 828-433-2614
We are so thankful for your help in bringing happiness and quality of life
to the very special people who live at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center.