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It's August, and that usually means "hot-hot-hot!" Despite the heat, we are very busy helping our neighbors host their little ones. Some of the items in Grandma's Closet are and have been very popular. We suggest lining up reservations as soon as you have your guests' itineraries. You don't want to be caught short-handed, especially when those precious little ones are concerned. If anyone needs some items for the baby or little kids to better accommodate them, Grandma's Closet may have just the ticket! We keep a list of people who have items to loan, their contact information, as well as with the items they wish to share. When someone inquires about borrowing items, we'll supply the list, and the donor and recipient can work out the details. We offer these loans to be used by our residents for our visiting grandchildren. The borrowed items (except car seats and boosters) are not to be taken out of the village and used elsewhere or by anyone other than the borrower. If you have items you wish to loan out (strollers, car seats, carriers, Pack'n'Plays, high chairs, books, toys, games, puzzles, etc.), send an email to Naomi (NaomiBKatz@iCloud.com) and/or Rich (redcisc@ gmail.com), enumerating those items and age-appropriateness, along with your name, address, phone numbers and email address. That information will be added to the list. If you find yourself in need of an item or two, please let Rich or me know, and we will forward the list to you. If your visiting grandchildren have left behind items you won't be needing for a while, consider offering them for loan at Grandma's Closet. If you have any items of clothing or furniture for babies or children which you can't store or use, please let us know. We will gladly pick up the items and bring them to Father Joe's Village, which is always in desperate need. Thank you so much for your attention and anticipated assistance. Your continued generosity and support are truly appreciated. ~ Naomi B Katz and Rich Halkyard, naomibkatz@icloud.com, (442) 216-2936 home 24 | OHCC LIVING | AUGUST 2024 | Grandma's Closet Do you need a temporary loan of medical equipment? Helping Hands maintains an inventory of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes and shower chairs for people living in Ocean Hills Country Club. When having knee, hip, or shoulder surgery, we loan out water cooling devices that reduce the swelling and discomfort. Call one of the volunteers listed at the end of this article and we will deliver to your door at no cost to you. You can help a neighbor in OHCC by donating a clean, serviceable item that you are no longer using to Helping Hands. Check your storage areas for the items listed in this article. Please do not leave items outside of the storage area. Call the volunteers listed for more information. Thank you! ere have recently been fewer donations of no longer needed wheelchairs, walkers with seats meant for outside strolling, and shower chairs. If you have such items being stored, please let us know. anks. For information, call Tom Mazur at (760) 295-1006, Tim Wilbur at (760) 639-5221, Dolores Hofmann at (707) 339-0508, Dennis Drake at (760) 859-7046 or Stan Katz at (760) 505-8298. Helping Hands Group