Visit to VA/VS Hospital in Battle Creek

Our plans for a Bingo party for the veterans were changed at the last minute, as they did not follow through with notifying the staff and the residents. We verified the planned party before Thanksgiving with the volunteer services, however they promised to set everything up and put it on the resident calendar, but this did not happen. The staff member we met with notified her supervisor and we changed our plans to ward visitations. We visited with 67 veterans, and shared smiles, thank yous, and Christmas wishes. We also passed out cookies, personal Christmas cards, and packets of Christmas cards they could share with their friends, relatives, and staff members. We also left extra cookies and cards to be shared with the residents that were not present at the time of our visit.

Next Meeting

Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 4th. We will be hosting a bingo/Christmas party for the veterans at the Battle Creek VA/VS Hospital. We are planning on leaving Kalamazoo at 1:30 and the actual party will be from 2-4 in the recreational hall. We would appreciate help if you are available. This is our joint project with the Children of the American Revolution and they will be assisting us. We need people to verify "Bingo", pass out prizes, serve cookies and coffee and pass out Christmas cards. All hands are welcome. If you are planning on attending, please contact Margie Spriger at (269) 365-9660.