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The Meadows Health & Rehab Ctr – Bingo

8383 Meadow Road, Dallas, TX

The Meadows Health & Rehab would love for five, six, or more volunteers to host Bingo and provide about 25 unwrapped prizes, if able. Ms. Wingo, Activity Director, will be our host and she already has the Bingo game equipment/supplies for the volunteers to use. Attached is a list of suggested prizes for your consideration as well as tips for visiting in a nursing home to share with the volunteers.

Please join us at the Texins Fitness Center to board a Senior Source bus at 9:30 am. Our event begins at 10:00 am and ends at 11:30. Afterwards, we will have lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense) and arrive back to the Texins Fitness Center around 1:30 pm. Please register online for this event. We need all to register in order to have sufficient transportation for all.

SUGGESTED PRIZES/GIFT IDEAS FOR RESIDENTS (UNWRAPPED):

  • Individual packets of assorted sandwich crackers (peanut butter, cheese, chive)
  • Small cans of assorted Pringles
  • Small bags of chips
  • Individual fig bars, soft granola bars, rice crispy treats
  • Sugar-free candy
  • Scented and regular liquid Body Wash
  • Scented and regular Body Lotion
  • Scented and regular Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Scented and regular solid Deodorant (non-aerosol)
  • Perfume & Men’s Cologne (non-aerosol)
  • Grip/non-slip socks or regular socks (all sizes)
  • Soft Bristle Toothbrush/paste
  • Lipstick /chap stick
  • Makeup kits
  • Emery boards
  • Fashion scarves, faux sunglasses
  • Kleenex (box / individual packets)
  • Costume jewelry (non-clasp necklaces & bracelets, clip-on and pierced earrings, large faced watch w/numbers)
  • Stuffed animals (small – medium size)
  • Ball caps, sun visors, sun hats
  • Large print Word Find and Crossword Puzzle Books
  • Large print playing cards, Dominoes, Checkers
  • Basic Adult Coloring Books & color pencils
  • Large print Bibles and books/novels – best sellers
  • Coin purses, wallets
  • Stationery/note cards/pens/pencils, postage stamps

PLEASE DO NOT BRING:  Anything Aerosol, Alcoholic Beverages, Nail Clippers, Razors/Razor blades, scissors, Glass or Ceramic items, Potpourri, Wick Candles

Note: Please be aware that some residents are diabetic, or some may have swallowing issues. Before distributing prizes, food, beverages, or snacks please check with activity director or nursing staff for guidance.

Photo policy: Residents must have signed photo release forms on file. Ms. Wingo will provide guidance. Healthcare policy: Many facilities have relaxed their COVID-19 healthcare protocols whereby face masks are optional. However, these protocols vary per facility and are subject to change at any time. Note: If a volunteer has a cold or the flu, avoid visiting at the facility until no longer contagious.

 

Date

Oct 31 2024
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Time

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Local Time

  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Oct 31 2024
  • Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
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