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Lowell General Hospital
Auxiliary NewsletterWinter 2017
President’s Message
• President’s Message
• Winter Affair Invite
• Taste of the Town Review
• Gift Shop News
• Calendar
In this issue:
Save the Dates!
Daffodils& Desserts
March 23
AWinter Affair
February 9Happy New Year!The Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary just completed a busy fall and is gearing up for an equally busy winter and spring 2017.
The Auxiliary’s 30th annual Taste of the Town, held on October 23rd, attracted over 360 guests, who eagerly tasted the delicious offerings of fourteen area restaurants and caterers, then voted for their favorite appetizer, entrée, and dessert. The Auxiliary is especially grateful to the restaurants and caterers who support this event every year. A list of these restaurants and caterers can be found elsewhere in this newsletter. Please patronize these establishments and when you do, mention Taste of the Town.
This year’s Taste of the Town was special for two other reasons. First, we were fortunate to have as honorary co-chairs Mrs. Jean Mansfield McCaffery and Mrs. Clementine Alexis, who were instrumental in organizing the first Taste of the Town. Second, thanks to Pam and Jody White, we had Billy Costa of KISS 108’s Matty in the Morning and NESN’s Dining Playbook as our master of ceremonies.
In addition to the food offerings, attendees were offered the opportunity to purchase chances for twenty-two unique raffle baskets, participate in the live auction, and purchase January Raffle Calendars.
Gross receipts for this successful event were a record breaking $72,365. The proceeds will help honor the Auxiliary’s four year pledge to support the expansion of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and construction of a healing garden with a labyrinth. On behalf of the Auxiliary I offer my sincere thanks to all of the individuals and businesses who supported our signature event.
Other fall fundraising events included:
• Festival of Holidays — This event, held on both the Main and Saints campuses, features special holiday merchandise in addition to merchandise regularly available in our gift shop. Thanks to gift shop manager Donna Theone, her staff, and the Auxiliary volunteers for their support of this annual event.
• Book Fairs — Successful book fairs were held on the Main Campus, Saints Campus, and in Tyngsboro. Special thanks to Linda Carson, Joy Deschene and Susan Dionne for organizing these fairs and to the auxiliary volunteers who assisted in staffing the fairs.
• January Raffle — These always popular calendars, with wonderful prizes to be drawn daily, remain on sale throughout the month of January in the Lowell General Hospital Gift Shops. The calendars are $10 each or three for $25. Thanks to Alex Regan and her committee for organizing the calendar and the Auxiliary volunteers as well as Kelly Will and Jessica Field from Philanthropy for assisting with sales.
Thank you to all Auxiliary board members and volunteers who assisted with these events. Our success is due to your commitment. You should be very proud of these accomplishments.
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Officers: President: Paula LeavittVice President: Trish O’DonnellSecond Vice President: Lea CahillRecording Secretary: Linda CarsonCorresponding Secretary: Pauline LambertTreasurer: Pam WhiteAssistant Treasurer: Jan DemetriouImmediate Past President: Carrie Meikle
Board of Directors:Mary Bennett Alison BurnsSusan DionneJoy DescheneCarol Gilchrist Deborah LemosTerry O’ConnorAlexandria ReganKathy RhodesElaine Zouzas ThibaultDeborah TrullSue Zacharer
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We are looking forward to two popular Auxiliary events in early 2017.
• Winter Affair (with a little flair) — After a one year hiatus, Winter Affair returns on February 9th, at the Vesper Country Club. In addition to the traditional wine pull we promise several surprises! Hope to see you there.
• Daffodils and Desserts — This popular event will be held on March 23rd, on both the Main and Saints Campuses. All proceeds from this event support the Cancer Center. Look for your save the date card.
Thank you for your continued support of the Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary and best wishes for a healthy and happy 2017.
Paula Leavitt President, Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary
You’re Invited!Auxiliary Board of Directors 2016-17
ᄑlairA Wȗnter ᄁffair WITH A
LITTLE
The Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary presents
February 9, 2017From six to nine o’clock in the evening
Vesper Country Club 185 Pawtucket Blvd | Tyngsboro, MA 01879
Please join us and taste specialty cocktails mixed by your favorite bartenders along with dinner being created for this special evening.
$50.00 per person
Paula Leavitt President
Trish O’Donnell 1st Vice President
Lea Cahill 2nd Vice President
Mary Bennett Alison Burns Linda Carson Jan DemetriouJoy Deschene
Susan DionneCarol GilchristPauline LambertDeborah Lemos Carrie MeikleTerry O’ConnorAlexandria ReganKathy RhodesElaine Zouzas-ThibaultDeborah TrullPam WhiteSusan Zacharer
Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary Board
We hope you can make this special wintry evening—all in the spirit of giving.
Please call Kelly Will at 978-937-6696
♥♥
Join us on February 9, 2017 for A Winter Affair.RSVP with Kelly Will at 978-937-6696
Call for VolunteersAs we eagerly await spring’s arrival, mark your calendar on March 23rd for our annual Daffodils and Desserts fundraiser. It will again be held at both the Main Campus and the Saints Campus. We will be offering fresh daffodils, potted daffodils, gift
baskets, Easter baskets, floral arrangements, wreaths and of course home baked desserts and candies.
Last year’s Daffodils and Desserts raised a record $6,000! As always we appreciate all the auxilians efforts toward making this a successful fundraiser.
We need your help! Your baked goods and donations are what help us succeed. Proceeds from daffodils, baked goods and gift baskets will be donated for patient needs at the Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital. Please consider a donation or volunteering on that day.
To help or to donate contact:
Main Campus: Pauline Lambert at 978-256-9156 or email [email protected]
Saints Campus: Mary Bennett at 978-250-1615 or email [email protected]
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Happy 30th Annual!On Sunday, October 23, 360 guests indulged in the delicious offerings at the Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary’s 30th Annual Taste of the Town at the UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center. The event featured special guest Billy Costa of KISS 108’s Matty in the Morning and NESN’s Dining Playbook. Also in attendance were the honorary co-chairs of the evening, Mrs. Jean Mansfield McCaffery and Mrs. Clementine Alexis, who were both instrumental in developing the first Taste of the Town.
Fourteen restaurants and caterers generously donated their time, delicious food and celebratory spirit. Billy Costa visited with each restaurant and highlighted their menus and restaurants. A huge thank you to 110 Grill, British Beer Company,
Taste of the Town 2016
Burtons Grill, Cobblestones, Evviva Cucina, Grazie Italian Restaurant, I Dream of Jeanne Cakes, Nobo, Nolo Bistro & Bar, PigTale, Sodexo, Stones Hospitality Group (Cobblestones and Moonstones), The Tavern at Lenzi’s, Two Chefs are Better Than One, and UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center!
In addition to the incredible food, guests could participate in the grand raffle basket contest with 22 enormous baskets, which offered everything from a paddle board to interior design for the home.
The live auction offered a package for two to the Circle Health Ball for Community Initiatives on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Westin Hotel in Boston Seaport District, a Royal Caribbean Cruise package, a Bruins jersey and, as a surprise item — a Billy Costa special tour of iHeart radio and appearance on his show for 8 children.
CelebratingOur 30th Year!
The competition for the People’s Choice Award was fierce this year. The awards are as follows:
Best Appetizer: Two Chefs Are Better Than One: Sautéed Shrimp over Butternut Risotto
Best Entrée: The Tavern at Lenzi’s: Seared Strip Sirloin
Best Dessert: Evviva Cucina: Tiramisu Trifle
Chairmen’s Choice: Two Chefs are Better Than One
The evening ended with the traditional Parade of Chefs and each restaurant received a glass plate personally signed by Billy Costa. The 30th Annual Taste of the Town raised over $70,000. A huge thank you to the restaurants and caterers, the raffle and auction donors, junior volunteers, and all our guests!
Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary
Calendar 2017Thursday, February 9 A Winter Affair
Thursday, March 23Daffodils and Desserts
Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26 Book Fair (Main campus)
Thursday, April 20
Book Fair (Saints campus)
Monday, May 8Annual Meeting
295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854 • 877.LGH.WELL • lowellgeneral.org
Gift Shop NewsAfter another successful Holiday Festival, we now settle into a long, cold New England winter and our thoughts turn to spring and what the next change in seasons will bring. At the Gift Shops, that means a change of merchandise and the arrival of fresh, new styles in clothing, accessories and handbags. As early as January, we receive large shipments of Noelle clothing and handbags, new Vera Bradley patterns, as well as exciting new designs from Alex and Ani.
February will bring Valentine’s Day and beautiful new bangles and wraps from Alex and Ani. Our in-house chocolatier, Frankie’s Chocolates, will supply us with a large selection of beautiful and delicious gifts to give your loved one. We also now carry Scout bags and the new spring patterns will be arriving in February; they are adorable!
10% Off Coupon for the Lowell General Hospital Gift Shop
Like Us on Facebook Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop
Follow Us on Instagram @lowellgeneralhospitalgiftshops
As a reminder, all Auxiliary members receive a 10% discount on all full-price items at the shops. We also have complimentary valet parking. Come in with a friend and we will extend your discount to them as well!
Also, please follow us on Instagram at @
lowellgeneralhospitalgiftshops and on facebook at Lowell
General Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop. We are seeing more customers come in to the hospital just to shop and we are working hard to spread the word. Please help us by following us and sharing our fun posts!
Circle Health is coming to Billerica! The newest member of the Circle Health Family is opening in Billerica at 199 Boston Road in the Treble Cove Plaza.
Services include:
• Convenient Urgent Care Services, seven days a week
• Lowell General Hospital Patient Service Center
• Primary Care physician practice
Learn more at: www.circle-health.org/billerica
