Navy For Moms2024-03-29T09:14:43ZSeanMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/KarenGilliganhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1954314771?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=connecticut-navy-moms&user=2x7f2jjkgw0y9&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCT Navy's First Get together at Bellini's 2 Broadway North Haven Hope to see you all!tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-12-16:1971797:Topic:83629032013-12-16T23:26:06.426ZSeanMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/KarenGilligan
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1799214829?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1799214829?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1799214829?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1799214829?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p> Dinner Sunday Oct 13 at the Port 5tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-09-26:1971797:Topic:82063522013-09-26T00:25:58.080ZSeanMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/KarenGilligan
<p>THe Commander from the Port 5 sent me this message. Please message me if your interested in going. Sunday Oct 13 at 4 pm Port 5 will have a ceremony to honor the 238th Birthday of the United States Navy, parents of Navy service members are welcome to attend. Dinner will be served after the ceremony. Let me know if anyone is interested.</p>
<p>THe Commander from the Port 5 sent me this message. Please message me if your interested in going. Sunday Oct 13 at 4 pm Port 5 will have a ceremony to honor the 238th Birthday of the United States Navy, parents of Navy service members are welcome to attend. Dinner will be served after the ceremony. Let me know if anyone is interested.</p> CONNECTICUT HOLIDAY PACKING PARTYtag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-09-08:1971797:Topic:81686382013-09-08T17:43:39.183ZSeanMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/KarenGilligan
<p><span class="font-size-3"> <span style="color: #ff0000;"> CALLING NAVY MOMS TO CT'S HOLIDAY PACKING PARTY</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="helvetica">Date: Saturday November 2, 2013</font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">Time: 11:00 - (until we finish packing the last box)…</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"> <span style="color: #ff0000;"> CALLING NAVY MOMS TO CT'S HOLIDAY PACKING PARTY</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="helvetica">Date: Saturday November 2, 2013</font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: helvetica;">Time: 11:00 - (until we finish packing the last box)</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="color: #ff0000; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #000000;">Place: National Association of Naval Veteran Port 5</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Address: 69 Brewster Street Bridgeport. CT</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="color: #ff0000; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #000000;">Not sure what a packing party is?</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-size: 19px; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;">What to do:</span></span> Attached is the wish list, you gather a</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 19px;">ny of the items by either <span>purchasing or seeking donations to purchase then. It </span>is totally up to you and what you find fits within your own budget, time limits & what you want to do.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-size: 19px; font-family: helvetica;">Letters and cards or children's drawings are always requested. <strong>Remember:</strong> I<span style="color: #0000ff;">tems will be used up, snack eaten; but, we know, from experience, that the letters, notes, cards and pictures are held on to for months!</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-size: 19px; color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">You need to bring a bag lunch & something to drink</span>. We will bring the items to the Port 5 and pack them there, have lunch together, chat and get to know each other. Bring a picture of your sailor to share.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><font color="#0000FF"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Promptly at 11:30 we'll begin the process: start setting out items: putting boxes together; packing them; filling out custom forms and mailing labels. You'll be amazed at how quickly a group of determined Navy Moms </span></font><font color="#0000FF"><span style="font-size: 19px;">can get this job completed!</span></font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: helvetica;"><font color="#0000FF"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="color: #000000;">In the process, you will be shipping a lot of "Mom-Love" to a group of servicemen/women deployed overseas, some of whom have NEVER received a care package from home! You will also get to know other Navy moms having the same experiences & emotions as you! We will have a lot of fun, with lots of laughing, (or crying if needed with hugs mixed in) as we support one another thru whatever is going on with our sailors!</span><span style="color: #000000;">!!</span></span></font></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 19px; color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;">We will Provide the boxes, custom forms and labels.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 19px; color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;">Please contact me with any questions you have-</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 19px; color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;">Donna: on Navy for moms = Donna or email me at donnabreunig@yahoo.com</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;"><font color="#0000FF"><span style="font-size: 19px;"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wish list Items requested:</span></span></font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;"><font color="#0000FF"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Toiletries: </span>Hand lotion, Body powder, Foot powder, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Lip Balm, Shampoo, Conditioners, </span></font></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;"><font color="#0000FF"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Food:</span> chips, slim jims pretzels, microwavable meals, snack cakes, hot cocoa mix, crystal light, beef jerky, Maxwell House Coffee, Starbucks Coffee</span></font></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;"><font color="#0000FF"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Entertainment:</span> Magazines (sports, fitness, gossip, entertainment)</span></font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;"><font color="#0000FF"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Playing cards, Dominoes, Crossword Puzzles, Word Search</span></font></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;"><font color="#0000FF"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Miscellaneous:</span> stress ball, stationery, pens</span></font></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #000000; font-family: helvetica;"><font color="#0000FF"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Let's make this a happy holiday for these sailors!!!!</span></font></span></p>
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<p></p> My son leaves today, July 29th for GLtag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-07-29:1971797:Topic:80861072013-07-29T11:08:35.046ZSeanMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/KarenGilligan
<p>Hi CT moms, was wondering if anyone had someone leaving today for bootcamp. We left my son with his recruiter last evening to take him up to MEPS and I have been crying since. I need to hold it together for my family, but I'm having a tough time. That was the hardest thing I ever had to do was to leave him like that. I have such mixed emotions right now, but I know this has been such a brave and smart decision on his part and I am so incredibly proud of him.</p>
<p>Hi CT moms, was wondering if anyone had someone leaving today for bootcamp. We left my son with his recruiter last evening to take him up to MEPS and I have been crying since. I need to hold it together for my family, but I'm having a tough time. That was the hardest thing I ever had to do was to leave him like that. I have such mixed emotions right now, but I know this has been such a brave and smart decision on his part and I am so incredibly proud of him.</p> Southern NE combined Packing Party - Our FIRST Onetag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-10-31:1971797:Topic:74420152012-10-31T03:43:14.306ZSeanMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/KarenGilligan
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-4" style="color: #ff0000;">Calling All CT, MA and RI Moms </span></p>
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #ff0000;">You Asked For It… We Are Delivering!!</span></p>
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<p align="center"><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #000080;">Announcing: the FIRST Southern New England combined Packing Party!!!</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-3">Date: Saturday, December 1<sup>st</sup>; with a…</span></strong></p>
<p align="center"><span style="color: #ff0000;" class="font-size-4">Calling All CT, MA and RI Moms </span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="color: #ff0000;" class="font-size-3">You Asked For It… We Are Delivering!!</span></p>
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<p align="center"><span style="color: #000080;" class="font-size-3">Announcing: the FIRST Southern New England combined Packing Party!!!</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-3">Date: Saturday, December 1<sup>st</sup>; with a storm date of Sunday, December 2<sup>nd</sup></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-3">Time: 11:30am – 5:00pm (or until we finish, if earlier)</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-3">Place: Conference Room at Harrington Hospital, Southbridge, MA</span></strong></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Now, wait, before everyone questions the location; consider this – From the hospital it is 1 hour to Hartford, CT (mainly due to traffic during the week); from the hospital to Providence, RI – 1 hour; from Boston, MA – 1 hour; from Worcester, MA – 40 minutes tops; from Groton, MA & Plainville, MA – 45 minutes. (We timed it & checked it out with the Physician Recruiter at the hospital.)</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">This <em>really is</em> a central location. And, because it is central it provides all those Moms who have wanted to attend a packing party, but felt the location was too far to travel, with a party that is central to all.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">SO THIS ONE’S FOR YOU… Don’t know what a packing party is? Read on:</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">The recipients and their wish list will be posted on <i>each states</i>’ page in Navy For Moms in the next few days. The packages will be received in Jan. so nothing holiday related. From the wish list, you gather by purchasing or seeking donations of any or all the items – it is totally up to you & what you find fits within your own budget, time limits & what you want to do.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Letters and cards or children’s drawn pictures are always requested. <strong><u>Remember</u></strong>: <span style="color: #000080;">items will be used up, snacks eaten; but, we know, from experience, that the letters, notes, cards and pictures are held on to for months!!</span> So if that is what you can afford to do, come and bring those items with you – we’ll need them!!</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><u>You need to bring a bag lunch & something to drink</u></span>. We will bring our items into the hospital and then have lunch together, chatting & getting to know each other. Bring a picture of your sailor so we all can share!</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Promptly at 12pm we’ll begin the process: start setting out items; putting boxes together; packing them; filling out customs forms and mailing labels. You’ll be amazed at how quickly a group of determined Navy Mommas can get this job done!</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">In the process, you will be shipping a lot of “Mom-love” to a group of servicemen/women deployed overseas, some of whom have <b>never</b> received a care package from home! You will also get to know women from southern New England having the same experiences & emotions as you! Have a lot of fun!! With lots of laughing (or crying if needed with hugs mixed in) as we support one another thru whatever is going on with our sailors!!!</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><u>What to bring</u>:</span> MAIL, items from the wish list, a pen or marker, scissors, packing tape (if you have some), a bag lunch and beverage, and, of course, Yourself. Don’t forget your sailor’s picture to show off!</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="color: #ff0000;">We will provide</span> boxes, customs forms and labels. And, a surprise or two as well.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Please contact Sheryl or Donna</span> in either of the following ways:</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Shery</span>l: on Navy for Moms = Sheryl Navy 2; by email: snowmom6@charter.net</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Donna</span>: on Navy for Moms = Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna); by email: <a href="mailto:DJLCM2B@AOL.COM">DJLCM2B@AOL.COM</a></span></p>
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<p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><span style="color: #0000ff;">We NEED to hear from <b>you</b> in the next <span style="text-decoration: underline;">3</span> days to get an estimate of how many to plan for</span>.</span></p>
<p align="center"><span class="font-size-3">If you want to assist with the planning, let us know that too. More hands make light work...</span></p> Looking to connect with mom's in CTtag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-09-07:1971797:Topic:73217092012-09-07T00:16:29.610ZSeanMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/KarenGilligan
<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>I'm looking to join a group of mom's CT. My son has been in the Navy since March 2012 and currently is stationed in San DIego. Looking forward to finding a packing party group, etc. </p>
<p>Looking forward to hearing back from you.</p>
<p>donna</p>
<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>I'm looking to join a group of mom's CT. My son has been in the Navy since March 2012 and currently is stationed in San DIego. Looking forward to finding a packing party group, etc. </p>
<p>Looking forward to hearing back from you.</p>
<p>donna</p> CT Navy Moms' 1st Packing Partytag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-05-27:1971797:Topic:70887732012-05-27T13:55:12.783ZSeanMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/KarenGilligan
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #333399;">June marks the official beginning of summer so let’s have a</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-5" style="color: #3366ff;"><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">YELLOW AND BLUE BARBECUE…</span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #333399;" class="font-size-3">June marks the official beginning of summer so let’s have a</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3366ff;" class="font-size-5"><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">YELLOW AND BLUE BARBECUE</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;" class="font-size-3"> </span> <span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #333399;" class="font-size-3">Our June adoption is for a “crazy crew” of ABHs aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington CVN73. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #333399;" class="font-size-3"> The ABHs (Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Handling) are the yellow shirts and blue shirts on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #333399;" class="font-size-3"> They launch and recover aircraft and work extremely long hours covering day and night flights. Things get pretty hot working around “the birds” and this crew needs a bit of summertime fun to lift their spirits! Bulk boxes filled with the ingredients for a fun summer picnic or barbecue would be great for this group!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;" class="font-size-3"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;"> Based in Yokosuka, Japan, they are currently on patrol. The ABH crew consisting of 165 males and 22 females.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;" class="font-size-3"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">They are requesting:</span></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="color: #800080; text-decoration: underline;" class="font-size-3"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">Food</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;" class="font-size-2"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">beef jerkey, slim jims</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;" class="font-size-2"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">energy/protein bars,breakfast bars, Pop Tarts, mini boxes of cereal, granola bars</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;" class="font-size-2"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">dried fruit, canned fruit (easy open tops)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;" class="font-size-2"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">canned soup, cup of soup, tuna (in pouch or pop top can)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;" class="font-size-2"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">crackers, rice krispy treats, sunflower seeds, chips, pretzels, bean dip, cheese dip</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;" class="font-size-2"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">cookies (any kind would be great) Jolly Ranchers, Smarties, Sweet Tarts, hard candy, gum</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;" class="font-size-2"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">seasoning salt, hot sauce</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;" class="font-size-2"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">Gatorade type mix for water bottles as well as the water bottles with straps</span></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="color: #800080; text-decoration: underline;" class="font-size-3"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">First Aid / Personal Care</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #800080;" class="font-size-2">aloe vera burn gel, lip balm, moisturizing/cleansing eye drops, saline nasal spray, throat drops</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #800080;" class="font-size-2">vaseline blister care, flexible & cloth bandages, surgical masks, bug repellent, pocket tissues</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #800080;" class="font-size-2">no-water aspirins, vitamins, cotton swabs, nail clippers, eye glass wipes, Avon Skin So Soft</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #800080;" class="font-size-2">"hoo-ahh" brand unscented pre-moistened field towels, waterless antibacterial soap, sunscreen</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #800080;" class="font-size-2">strong flashlight & batteries, air freshener, tablet laundry detergent, perfume, cologne</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #800080;" class="font-size-2">brushes, combs, foot powder, disposable razors, non aerosol shaving cream, deodorant</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="color: #800080; text-decoration: underline;" class="font-size-3">Fashion</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #800080;">cooling neck bands, good quality sunglasses, bandanas, black boot socks, padded insoles</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="color: #800080; text-decoration: underline;" class="font-size-3">Fun</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #800080;">deck of cards, DVDs, Nerf balls, and a big YES to pillowcases.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;" class="font-size-3"><span style="color: #333399;"> I know that their list is long but these sailors really take a beating up there on the flight deck so let's send them some fun with a</span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #0000ff;" class="font-size-3"><span style="color: #3366ff;" class="font-size-5"><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif;">YELLOW AND BLUE BARBECUE</span></strong></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; color: #800080;" class="font-size-2">Please mail packages between June 23rd and June 26th. Thank you!</span></p>