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ILLINOIS FAMILIES LUNCHEON, PACKING PARTY AND OVERNIGHT

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ILLINOIS FAMILIES LUNCHEON, PACKING PARTY AND OVERNIGHT

Time: April 20, 2013 at 1pm to April 21, 2013 at 12pm
Location: Cheddar's and Drury Inn
Street: Meet around 1:00 pm for lunch at Cheddars:3151 Horizon DriveSpringfield, IL, 62703Phone: (217) 525-3820
City/Town: Springfield
Event Type: meet, and, greet, packing, party
Organized By: AngiePNMx2
Latest Activity: Apr 20, 2013

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Here is the plan:

We will meet at Cheddar's for lunch about 1:00.3151 Horizon DriveSpringfield, IL, 62703 Phone: (217) 525-3820

After lunch we will head to the Drury Inn and "check in"
We do a Packing party from about 3:00 -5:00

At 5:30 we can meet in the hotel dinning area for drinks and appetizers/dinner. During that we can decide to go out dinner or a movie or just sit at the hotel and laugh it up and chat more! OR We are open to any suggestions any one may have!

In the morning we can join back up together, eat breakfast and some may want to go shop or head home.

Staying overnight is NOT a requirement just a little "extra fun" for those needing a get away! =]

HERE ARE THE DETAILS OF THE HOTEL: several of us have decided on. If you want to share a room you can just hit up another mom that is going and work out your details. There are couple other hotels near by if you don't to stay at the Drury. I think there is a Comfort Inn, and Holiday Inn Express.

We are making reservations at the Drury In. Here is a link to the Hotel and Info on how to get a little better deal: https://wwwc.druryhotels.com/PropertyHotelServices.aspx?Property=0073

Here is what you get for FREE with your stay:
Special Features
This is what free tastes like! Who doesn’t love an afternoon snack? Head down to the lobby to enjoy free complimentary popcorn and soda daily from 3-10 p.m.In the evening, join us at the 5:30 Kickback® for free hot food and cold beverages. Our rotating menu features a variety of hot food, including chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, hot dogs, baked potatoes, broccoli cheddar soup and more! Plus, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks are served everyday. There’s something for everyone at Drury’s 5:30 Kickback. It's a snack for some, meal for others and free for all! Wake up each morning to a free Hot Breakfast! Take your pick from a selection of great breakfast items including scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage and make-your-own Belgian waffles.

At the 5:30 kick back you get 3 FREE drinks plus the appetizers....we stayed at the Drury in ST Louis and its wonderful!! We don't have to go out to eat dinner or breakfast! The breakfast also has oatmeal, cereal, fruit, yogurt. There is some restaurants right near the hotel if we want to go out for dinner after we have 3 free drinks!!
ATTENTION: You get the $94.99 rate by going over to the right side of the booking menu and where it says Drury web rate click on it and a drop box will come down, click promotional rate and box will appear below that says "PROMO rate code" type in the word FUN...then click the red view available and it should come up with that rate on the next page.

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Comment by carols_kitchen on April 7, 2013 at 6:04pm

MORE:

Their CO states, "These warriors are providing valuable medical services to our comrades wounded during combat operations.  Anything that would bring a sense of home will mean so much ... !!"

Pillowcases can be received.

Shipping will be 4/22 -29.

There are only 100 people, perhaps we can provide each with a box of their own.  And, food items for a party/celebration in a separate box to share with all.

Comment by carols_kitchen on April 7, 2013 at 6:03pm

MORE:Hygiene

Shaving cream (NO aerosols) and razors

  • Toothbrushes & toothpaste and dental floss
  • Body wash
  • Q-tips

For Females:

  • Pedicure/manicure items.  Nail polish (light pink or nudes) & polish remover.
  • Lip balm (can be light pink or nude)
  • "Girly scented lotions & body wash (no strong scents which may cause allergic reactions with patients!)
  • Body wash scrunchies
  • Shampoo and conditioners
  • 2 women at SHUK would like Nice & Easy hair dye in Golden Blonde

Misc:

  • Air fresheners
  • Books & Games
  • Magazines (fitness, weight lifting & running types)
  • Plastic utensils

AND, THE MOST ASKED for items ~~ Mail.  Letters. Notes. Pictures drawn by children!

 

 

Comment by carols_kitchen on April 7, 2013 at 6:02pm

Number one request on this month's adoption is cards and letters from home.  We are adopting MASH hospitals.  If you can, have your family or a group from work write a letter and include a picture of your group.

Here's the rest of their list.  Need Quart and Gallon ziplock bags (generics ok) to pack in.  Also, how many boxes, customs forms and how much tape do any of you have?  Private message me if you need my phone number.  A church in West Springfield has offered us a room if you think we will need it.  I just need to let the minister know ASAP.  Have you told Drury Inn we need to steal their breakfast room to pack otherwise?

  • Canned or bagged tuna fish and chicken
  • Summer sausage
  • Beef jerky
  • Dried fruits
  • Canned vegetables
  • Coffee & tee
  • Non-dairy creamers
  • Trail mix
  • Crackers
  • Uncle Ben's minute rices
  • Flavored drink powders

Comment by Ruth, Gun's Mom on April 2, 2013 at 6:02pm

Thanks, but everything we do for our military and veterans is important!  :)

Comment by AngiePNMx2 on April 2, 2013 at 5:57pm

BUMMER Ruth...but I do think that what you are doing is more important!  = ]

Comment by Ruth, Gun's Mom on April 2, 2013 at 5:29pm

I really, really wanted to come, but I got the call this morning that I will be on an Honor Flight the 25th.  The mandatory orientation where I will meet my veteran is on the 20th.  I guess I'm going to have to plan an event in the Quad-Cities sometime.

Comment by carols_kitchen on March 30, 2013 at 11:14am

BRING:  gallon and quart sized ziplock type bags. 

Greeting cards, notes or letters already written to include in the boxes of support.

Greeting cards new with envelopes that the troops can mail back home

I'll let you know more as I get the information.

Comment by carols_kitchen on March 9, 2013 at 5:15pm

A Packing party is when a bunch of us get together and pack boxes for the month's adoption of deployed troops.  We might have 6 boxes of goodies, we might have 20.  Depends upon how many can show up, bring donations of requested items for that month's adoption, and I can teach anyone who has not packed a flat rate box, how we do it.  Bring gallon and quart ziplock bags to put items in, as those boxes really get tossed around! I'll see if I can find finances for shipping--if not, plan on each box costing about $13.50 each to mail.  Don't go over your budget.  Cards and letters are greatly appreciated!

Comment by barefoot1 on March 7, 2013 at 12:42pm

I'm new to this group, and my son isn't scheduled to leave for GL until June 3rd, but I would love to come meet you ladies!  Can someone please explain to this newbie what a 'packing party' is?  Looking forward to getting to know this group!

Comment by medic mom on March 4, 2013 at 5:46pm

Just booked my room at Drury Inn. Cannot wait for this. 

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