Margaretville Hospital Auxiliary
For more than 40 years, the Margaretville Auxiliary has been supporting the programs and services at Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center.
Incorporated in January, 1966, the Margaretville Hospital Auxiliary has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to pay for new ambulances, wheelchairs, state-of-the-art medical equipment, Lifeline Personal Response System units for the homebound and elderly, and other hospital-related projects through innovative fund-raising ideas including the annual Antique Flea Market, Easter and Christmas fairs, fashion shows, raffles, bakes sales and successful quilting projects.
And speaking of quilting, the origins of the Auxiliary are connected to sewing. When Margaretville Hospital first opened in 1931, there was a dedicated group of women who mended and repaired thousands of necessary articles for the hospital. In 1947, they formed the Grey Ladies group to assist the staff at the hospital. A call went out for volunteers and the community responded. Under the guidance of Norma Burgin, Marion Munro and Harriet Smith, a large group of enthusiastic women established guidelines, formed committees and elected officers. Some of these original Grey Ladies are still sewing for the hospital and residential care center today.
In January 1966, the present Auxiliary was created from the firm foundation established by the Grey Ladies. Marion Munro was the first president followed by: Henrietta Farber, Marian Connell, Blanche (Gallo) Guinan, Betty Sanford, Pat Shapiro, Dorothy Miller, Margaret Duggan, Terry Cohen, Blanche Drexler, Gloria Kopp, Pat Millen, Edna Squires, Cathy Hinkley, Eleanor Aulino, Roni Daley and Emilie Davenport.
Membership Information
Annual Auxiliary Membership Drive is Underway
Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center have a history of meeting the healthcare needs of the people in our region. That history has been made possible by a tradition of community support.
The Auxiliary’s 2010 Membership Drive, led by Chair Arlene Sanford, is currently underway. Please join us in our dedication to this irreplaceable community resource by returning your annual dues check for $5.00 and consider extending your support to include memberships for everyone in your family.
Mail your check to Margaretville Auxiliary, PO Box 51, Margaretville, N.Y. 12455.
Please also include your name, address, telephone and e-mail information along with your check.
Mark the check “AUXILIARY DUES.”
Auxiliary Programs and Events
Through annual dues and ongoing programs and events, in 2009 the Auxiliary provided $150,000 in financial support to help purchase:
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Four-Wheel Drive Ambulance
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State-of-the-art Blood Chemistry Analyzer
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Furnishings for Mountainside
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Medical Records Back-up Server
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Wound Care Education and Certification for three nurses
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Matching grant money for special projects.
Resource Programs
Through its Wellness Committee, the Auxiliary sponsors the Marian Connell Wellness Education Series that provides free resource programs on topics such as:
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Nutrition and Fitness
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Breast Cancer
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Diabetes
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Heart Health
The Auxiliary also participates in community programs with ARC’s Living Skills Program, Delaware County Opportunities support for new mothers, and the Community Service Project
Become an Active Auxiliary Member
In addition to your financial support, we need your physical presence! If you are not already helping with one or our many programs and events, please consider becoming an active member of our auxiliary and volunteer to help with one of our programs or events:
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Thrift Shop
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Holiday Fair
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Spring Fling Dinner and Dance
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Golf Outing
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Antique, Craft and Flea Market
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Fashion Show
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Harvest Moon Ball
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Wellness Committee
Please join us for our membership meetings at Mountainside Residential Care Center the second Thursday of the month beginning at 10:00 a.m. Every member is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Your $5.00 annual dues to the Auxiliary give YOU a real connection Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center. Your support is needed and is always appreciated.
Auxiliary News
Auxiliary to Host Wellness Program on Yoga
Rob Greenberg will present a talk on 'Dealing with Stress through Improving the Quality of Life - Improving the Quality of Breath,' as part of the Marian Connell Wellness Education Lecture Series on Saturday, June 19 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Fairview Library, Margaretville.
Mr. Greenberg has studied and taught these methods along with Hatha Yoga for the last 35 years. He will offer techniques and practices through this lecture
"A calm, conscious breath yields a calmer mind. Proper breathing techniques can lower your stress level and lower your blood pressure with practice. Come join us for one hour of improving the quality of your life,"says Wellness Committee member Rita Herbst.
Space is limited to 30 people and reservations are required. The lecture will be held on the lawn behind the Fairview Library on Walnut Street, Margaretville. In the event of rain, the lecture will be moved to Library Annex. Participants should wear casual comfortable clothing. Please call Rita at 845 586-1439 to reserve space.
The Marian Connell Wellness Education Lecture Series is sponsored by the Auxiliary of Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center, a member of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley.
Spring Fling Dinner Dance Set for May 15
Margaretville, N.Y., May The Spring Fling, formerly known as the Dance-a-Thon, will be held Saturday, May 15 at Belleayre Ski Center upper Lodge beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Blues Maneuver will supply the music and the meal provided b Catering by Boston Culinary. There will be dinner, dancing, silent auction and 50/50 raffle. The Auxiliary members, who are known for their skills in dessert making, will provide the end of the evening sweets and treats. The entire occasion is reasonably priced at only $35.00 per person. There will be a cash bar. Tickets are available at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop on Main Street in Margaretville or may be requested by calling 845-254-5787. Rose and Gordy Stahl will give Line Dancing instructions, Jacinto Jorge will provide Salsa lessons, and Mike and Joanne Finberg will teach the Lindy. While the Blues Maneuvers supply music for dancing in the Main Dining area, instruction will be given in a separate area for anyone interested in learning new steps or improving their current repertoire.
The proceeds from the Spring Fling will help the Auxiliary in their mission to provide financial support for Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center for tangible items such as medical equipment. In 2009, the Auxiliary fundraising helped the hospital purchase a new four-wheel drive ambulance and continues to fundraise for the new state of the art blood chemistry analyzer.
Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center Officers
President Peter Molnar
1st Vice President Tami Conine
2nd Vice President Cathy Herbst
Secretary Connie Jeffers
Treasurer Pat Tucker
The Auxiliary is part of Margaretville Hospital, a non-sectarian, not-for-profit 501c3 organization. It was formed in 1966 to promote and advance the welfare of Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Facility through activities approved by the Hospital Board of Directors. The Auxiliary meets the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Mountainside Residential Care Center.
For more information about the Auxiliary or about membership, please e-mail auxiliary@margaretvillehospital.org