TWIGs
 
     

History of Twigs

In October 1887, Lois Whitney, a member of the Rochester City Hospital Board of Managers, invited four friends for lunch. Afterward, she drew from her workbasket some hospital table napkins which needed hemming. Her friends offered to help, and they spent the afternoon chatting and sewing. Two weeks later, the group expanded to include eight friends who enjoyed meeting together while they accomplished a worthwhile project for the hospital. The new circle of friends decided they were not really big enough to be called a branch of anything, so they called themselves a 'twig'.

Today Fairfield Medical Center has 11 active Twigs. Each Twig works to assist the Center through purchases of needed equipment and support of hospital programs. Over the past 40 plus years the Twigs have donated more thant $3 million to Fairfield Medical Center for community healthcare. For more information about Twig membership or additional information about any of the Twig projects contact Ricki Chenault, Executive Director of the Fairfield Medical Center Foundation, 740-687-8107 or email the Foundation at rickic@fmchealth.org.

     
T.W.I.G.s

TWIG 1:
Project:

Myrtle Ginder Smith Memorial Twig (Est. 1948)
Links to Life Motorcycle Ride

Held in the fall each year the Twig 1 Links to Life Motorcycle Ride raises money to support the Fairfield Medical Center Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund benefiting local cancer patients by helping with everything from basic nutritional supplements to diagnostic and preventative treatments to wigs and other necessary items not covered by insurance. The Ride was first held in 2008 and continues to grow. For more information or to be a part of the 2010 Links to Life Motorcycle Ride visit www.twig1ride.com or email rideforcancer@gmail.com

TWIG 11:
Projects:

Established in 1948
BARGAIN BOUTIQUE

Open Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 107 North Columbus Street, Lancaster, Ohio The BARGAIN BOUTIQUE is Lancaster’s oldest consignment shop and features fine quality clothing for men, women, and children, as well as small household items. Consignments are accepted every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The BOUTIQUE will be closed from January 18th, 2010, will reopen February 27th to receive consignments and will be reopen for business Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010.

The terms of consignment are:
  • There is a $2.00 charge for each 15 items consigned.
  • Fifteen (15) items.
  • Consignors receive two-thirds of the set price when sold, the BOUTIQUE
    receives one-third.
  • Clothing items to be considered for consignment must be clean, in excellent condition and
     in current fashion. Household items must be clean and in working condition.
  • All merchandise accepted for sale will be displayed for 5 weeks. If not sold by the end
    of the 5th week it will automatically become the property of the BOUTIQUE.

 

TWIG 6:
Projects:

Baltimore Established in 1950
Boutique To You and Annual Holiday Peanut Brittle Sale


Boutique to You is a sale of women’s designer inspired handbags and accessories. Held in the spring and fall in the Fairfield Medical Center’s Assembly Rooms the event is open to the public.

Annual Holiday Peanut Brittle Sale is a new tradition with the Twig members. This fundraiser is held each November. One half pound bags are sold for $3.00 each and can be purchased through a Twig member or at sales events at the Medical Center and in Baltimore.
 

TWIG 7:
Projects:

Frank S. Benson, Sr. Twig 7, established in 1950
Tree of Light and Bridge-A-Rama

Tree of Light - The December holiday season is a time of giving and sharing. Each year the Twig decorates two trees, one in the north lobby of the hospital and one in the south lobby. For a donation everyone is invited to sponsor a light on the Tree in honor or in memory of someone. The honoree, or a family member in the case of a memory light, will receive notification that a light is shining in his/her name. A Book of Honor, posted by the Tree, lists the names of all donors and honorees.

Bridge-A-Rama - From October 1 through May 31 each year Bridge-A-Rama is a fun event for those who play contract bridge. There is a Ladies Afternoon Group and an Evening Couples Group. Play is governed by the rules of the American Bridge League.

The host/hostess for the month is responsible for contacting the other three players early in the month to arrange the date of play. Each player pays $16 for the entire session. Twenty hands are played in each monthly session.

In addition to the fun, partners in each group can win prizes. A $10 prize is awarded monthly to the partners with the highest score. Grand prizes are awarded at the end of the Bridge-A-Rama year; $50 to the partners with the highest total score for all eight months, $30 to the partners with the second highest total and $20 to the partners with the third highest total.

 

TWIG 9:
Projects:

Dr. P.S. Bone Memorial Twig established in 1950
Uniform Sale and Baby's First Photo

Uniform Sale - Three times a year Twig 9 partners with a local uniform company to hold a “Shop at Work Day” at Fairfield Medical Center. FMC staff and physician office staff are invited to shop and save on brand-name uniforms, scrubs, shoes, and accessories.

Baby’s First Photo - Photos are taken at the hospital prior to mom and baby going home. Parents have the option of purchasing copies. In the Web Nursery section of this web site (www.fmchealth.org/webnursery), with parental permission, photos of the infants born at Fairfield Medical Center are displayed. This enables family members and friends all over the world to log in and see the baby for up to 30 days following birth. Family members and friends can also order photo packages or send a personal note of congratulations online.
 

TWIG 12:
Projects:

Margaret S. Padden Memorial Twig established in 1957
Fairfield Medical Center Gift Shop


The Gift Shop located just off the Center’s main lobby, is the fundraising project of Twig 12. The Twig Gift Shop is a 100% volunteer operation. The Shop is open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. The Gift Shop is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Shoppers will find a wide array of items, including:

• Fresh flowers and plants 
• Cards 
• Stuffed animals 
• Jewelry 
• Figurines 
• Candy and packaged snacks 
• Magazines
• Books 
  • Puzzle and activity books 
• Knick Knacks 
• Night Lights 
• Toys 
• Ty Collectables - beanie babies, beanie kids,
   beanie buddies, attic treasures, pillow pals
• Webkinz – collectibles

TWIG 13:
Project:

Millersport Twig established in 1958
Pie Sale

In October and May, Twig 13 holds a homemade “Pie Sale” in Millersport.


TWIG 14:
Project:

Established in 1962
Lancaster Antique Show


2010 Show – Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Sunday, February 8, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Liberty Center, 951 Liberty Drive, Lancaster, Ohio
Knowledgeable dealers in honest antiques: furniture, rugs, silver, glass, ceramics, paintings, prints, jewelry, vintage fashion, iron, brass, pewter, books, folk art, toys and more. Show manager is Peter W. Chillingworth of Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania.

Admission is $5.00 and parking is free. Food will be available. Pre-sale tickets are available from Twig 14 members. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the show.
 

TWIG 16:
Project:

Established in 1968
Books Are Fun Book Sale


The fall 2 day overnight sale will take place on Monday, November 23 from 7am through Tuesday, November 24 until 4:00 pm.

Twig 16 and Books are Fun, a subsidiary of the Readers Digest Company, each year hold a Spring and Fall Book Fair. The Fairfield Medical Center Assembly Rooms will be filled with new books and gift items. There will be children’s books, bestsellers, sports, craft, hobby, home and garden, inspirational, cookbooks, and more available for up to 70% off retail price. Public is invited and cash, personal check, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover are accepted. Payroll deduction is available for Medical Center employees.

 

TWIG 17:
Project:

Established in 1969
Recycled Book Sale


The members of Twig 17 are the book recyclers – you want to get rid of books, we’ll take them, if you want to purchase books inexpensively, you won’t want to miss our annual Book Sale held in September!

Each year we have thousands of hardback and paperback books – mysteries, romance, sports, children’s titles spanning all ages, textbooks, health, science fiction, cookbooks, home and garden, and more. All books, except antiques, are sold for 25 cents each.

From April 15 through September 15, the Twig collects books. Pick-up or drop-off arrangements can be easily made for those wishing to donate their books. For more information, contact Tammy at 740.689.0621 or Beth at 740.687.8001 (bethd@fmchealth.org).


 

TWIG 22:
Project:

Established 2005
Handmade items for the patients of Fairfield Medical Center


Members of Twig 22 are members of Olivedale Senior Center who use their many talents of sewing, knitting, and crocheting to make items for the patients at Fairfield Medical Center. Using donated yarns and fabrics, they make items such as lap robes, blankets, hats for chemo patients and hats, sweaters, and booties for new babies.