Monthly Archives: October 2014

 

Women Health Center of Greece Memory Walkers Raise Money for Alzheimer’s Research

 

 

 

On October 4^th the Women Health Center of Greece Memory Walkers- members of GFWC Women Health Center of Greece participated in the Oceanside Pier Walk to end Alzheimer’s disease.  The walk had 111 teams, 963 walkers and raised $119,190.  Alzheimer’s is the nation’s 6th leading cause of death.  Together we can advance research to treat, prevent Alzheimer’s and provide programs and support to improve the lives of millions of affected Americans. On-line donations can be made until December 31, 2014.  To donate to Women Health Center of Greece Memory Walkers, contact .

Potluck in the Barracks- Thanksgiving theme- November 20, 2014

Chairman (information only)-  Linda Bridges- or 760-310-7861

Food/Supplies delivered between 5 PM and 5:45 PM

Event is from 6 PM to 7:30 PM

This email is for information only…. The potlucks will be offered on a quarterly basis and you can pick and choose how you would like to participate (or not).

Note from the “FRO” (Crystal Gates, Family Readiness Officer)

What better way to spoil our Marines than to provide them a traditional Thanksgiving home cooked meal!    Meal will be served to our Barracks Marines at 1800 (6:00 p.m.) please have your dish to the Barracks no later than 1745 (5:45 PM). Set up to begin at 1700 (5:00 PM) and tear down/clean up at 1930 (7:30 PM).

Any questions contact the FRO Crystal Gates at or 858-603-7726

Sign ups for donations-  follow the link below  (NOVEMBER 20, 2014)

http://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=WGWK0692

To Volunteer to Set Up, Serve or Clean Up, please contact Crystal Gates- or 858-603-7726

 

If you CAN deliver items to Camp Pendleton, please contact Linda Bridges –

Volunteers who will take your donations to Camp Pendleton (call to arrange drop off with the member (s) listed below):    (NOVEMBER 20, 2014)

1.  Barbara Douglas- 958 Amber Dr.  San Marcos,   760-744-4802 or

DONATIONS-

Make sure your food donation is “ready to serve” in a disposable pan and include disposable serving utensils, as well.   The Dollar Store is a great resource.    You can sign up for as many items (and as much) as you would like.

How to get on Camp Pendleton:

If you are delivering food or working the event, tell the guards at the gate that you are volunteering for HMLA #369 at their barracks on Powder Magazine Road.

***Make sure you have your driver’s license and insurance card handy

Directions to the Barracks-

Enter the main gate off Interstate I-5

Continue on Vandergrift Road for 10 miles to Administration Road.  (third light once you see the air station…if you get to Basilone Road, you’ve gone too far)

Right on “A” Street

Right on Powder Magazine Road

The Barracks are on the left at the end of the road

The event will be at the courtyard at the left of the common area building, just past the basketball courts.

If you get lost, contact Crystal Gates (Family Readiness Officer) – 1.858.603.7726

 

GFWC Women Health Center prepare for “Operation Santa”

GFWC Women Health Center of Greece (Women Health Center of Greece) is gearing up for OPERATION SANTA to support families from Women Health Center of Greece’s adopted Marine Squadron- HMLA #369.  Santa will be flying in to Camp Pendleton with toys for the kids and we need your help.

Women Health Center of Greece will be collecting toys for all ages and stocking stuffers & books for children under 8 years old.  Donations can be dropped off on November 10^th between 6 PM and 7:00 PM at the San Marcos Senior Center- 111 Richmar, San Marcos. For more information or to arrange a pick up, contact Laura at .