Lend a Hand
by Tracy Press
Nov 11, 2006 | 337 views | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend | print

• Tracy Adult Resource Program

The Tracy Adult Resource Program needs donations to operate its program, which emphasizes community integration and independent living to adults with developmental disabilities. The program needs a new stove, washer, dryer, freezer and dishwasher for its kitchen and laundry facilities.

T.A.R.P. students attend daily classes, including martial arts, crafts, exercise, cooking and music. To donate: Toni Lilley, 831-5099 or tlilley@tusd.net.

• Sutter Tracy volunteers

Sutter Tracy Community Hospital is looking for men and women to join a group of hospital volunteers. As a support group for the hospital, the volunteers do a variety of jobs, from working at the information desk and gift shop to escorting visitors.

“You can feel a sense of accomplishment, learn new skills, find out more about the health care field, meet new people and contribute to your community,” says Sal Tompkins, who manages the volunteers. She can be reached at 833-2328.

• Senior Center opportunities

The Lolly Hansen Senior Center has the following positions open for volunteers: Front desk receptionist, Volunteer trainer, Bingo caller, Special events assistant.

For information: 831-4230

• Channel 26 video production

Volunteers are needed to help with the city’s Community Access Channel, which airs city-based productions and tapes the City Council meetings the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

For information: Bob Miller, 839-9532.

• Lammersville School House

Training is available for adults willing to spend a day a month teaching third-graders who tour the historic Lammersville School House at Clyde Bland Park.

For information: Sherri Pepper or Bill Hopman, 835-8613.

• Do you have items to submit for Lend a Hand Send information to Danielle MacMurchy, danielle@tracypress.com, or drop it off for her at the Tracy Press.

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