<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif;font-size:small">Want to bring some light to people in nursing homes around the region on Christmas Day? See below for an opportunity to do this organized by local volunteers Michael Herman and Penny Mendoza.  </div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">mdh3500</strong> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:mdh3500@aol.com">mdh3500@aol.com</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Nov 19, 2018 at 7:31 PM<br>Subject: Fwd: 2018 Christmas Day Visitations<br>To: Sarah Wayland <<a href="mailto:sarah.wayland@gmail.com">sarah.wayland@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><div><div style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">COME JOIN US FOR CAROLING AND CHRISTMAS DAY 2018 VISITATIONS</span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The holidays are a tough time to be alone. 
While people everywhere are gathered with friends and families at the holidays,
some of our less fortunate neighbors don’t have that option.  That is
where the Holiday Project comes in.  Every year, thousands of volunteers
around the country make visits to hospitals and nursing homes, or any place
where people can bring cheer and a smile to someone in need.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Throughout the Washington, D.C. region, team
leaders are working with volunteers, just like you to visit local
facilities.  Volunteer Team Co-Leaders Mike Herman and Penny Mendoza
invite you to join us on Christmas Day (December 25 in case you weren’t paying
attention).  We have been leading these teams for almost two
decades.  We will be going to three facilities, Hillhaven Nursing Home,
Crescent Cities Center (Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center) and the former Prince
George’s Hospital (now called University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital
Center).  Join us for all visitations or just one.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You don’t need to have a good voice (p.s. Mike
can’t really sing), just a pleasant spirit.  Some of us sing while others
just visit with residents, patients and staff.  Bring some sleigh bells,
wear something festive, wear your antlers, bring your smile and some good
cheer.  Song books will be provided, as well as small gifts to distribute
(generally small stuffed animals).  Most of all, remember that YOU ARE THE
GIFT THAT MATTERS!</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Come one, come all.  Bring a friend. 
Bring your children (they are especially welcome at the nursing homes). 
Call or email Mike or Penny and let us know if you are coming and what facility
you will be going to.  Some people come to the first site and have so much
fun that they tag along to the other sites while others may only do one or two.
We always need more people at the hospital because it is a larger facility, but
the more people we have at each location the better we sound and the more personal
visits we get to do.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">AFTER
PARTY/GET TOGETHER</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> - This year we will do
an after party for anyone who joined us for the Prince George’s visits.  Team Leader Michael Herman and his girlfriend
Tanya Johnson will host volunteers from these three visits at their home after
the last visit.  The soiree will begin at
3:45 p.m. and run until 6:00 p.m.  Come
have some eggnog, or other refreshments, sit by the fire, have some sandwiches,
hot food or whatever we have to feed the voice-strained troops.  It is a wonderful way to wind down from a
great day of giving.        </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">THE SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">LOCATION 1:     </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)">                 </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hillhaven Nursing Home, 3210 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD</span></p>

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301-937-3939</span></p>

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Main Contact: Marion West, Renee or designee</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">TIME:                                   
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (assemble in lobby at 10:45 – 11 a.m.)</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">LOCATION 2:      </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)">                </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Crescent Cities Center Nursing Home, 4409 East West Highway,</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Riverdale Park, MD 20737</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">301-699-2000</span></p>

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Main Contact: Connie Fitzgerald, Activities Director (or designee)</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">TIME:                                   
12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. (assemble in lobby at 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.)</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="text-decoration-line:none"> </span></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">LOCATION 3:     </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)">                 UM
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Prince George’s Hospital Center, 3001 Hospital
Drive, Cheverly, MD</span></p>

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301-618-2000</span></p>

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Main Contact: Volunteer Services, (or designee)</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">TIME:                                   
2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (assemble in lobby at 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.)</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">_________________________________________________</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">AFTER PARTY:          Come
join us for some refreshments</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">LOCATION:                Home
of Michael Herman and Tanya Johnson</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;text-indent:0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">4716 Oliver Street, Riverdale Park, MD 20737  </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">                                    301-927-8993</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">TIME:                          3:45
p.m. until 6:00 p.m.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">_________________________________________________</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact/RSVP               </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"> </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)">Penny –        
      C) 301-613-9102 or <a href="mailto:pgmendoza33@yahoo.com">pgmendoza33@yahoo.com</a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Michael – </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)">          
W</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">) 240-467-2201<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif;font-size:small"> </span>or<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif;font-size:small"> </span> </span><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:mdh3500@aol.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">mdh3500@aol.com</a></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)">               </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)">Feel free to pass this onto someone who may
also join us.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You can also see other locations around the
region by logging onto </span><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:purple"><a href="http://www.holidayproject.org/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:purple">www.holidayproject.org</span></a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)">Hope to see you on Christmas Day.  Wishing you all the joy
of the season, happy holidays and hope for a prosperous New Year.  Thanks.</span></i><i><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></i></p>

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