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What is TWIG?
A network of independent, self-governing, hospital support groups. Twig groups can be found in all but seven states. Twig began in Rochester, New York over 100 years ago.
In 1887, Lois Whitney, a prominent member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Rochester City Hospital was asked to describe the relationship between the hospital and her group, which made and repaired hospital linens. Miss Whitney replied the Ladies' Auxiliary was not quite large enough to be a branch of the hospital, it could aptly be described as a Twig. |
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Contact Information:
For information on Twig membership or Twig projects, contact
Ricki
Chenault (740) 687-8107 or email at
rickic@fmchealth.org |
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T.W.I.G.s |
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Twig 1
Myrtle Ginder Smith Memorial Twig (Est. 1948)
Links to Life Motorcycle Ride |
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All
money raised by TWIG 1 goes to a
Cancer Care Fund that benefits
local cancer patients by helping
with nutritional supplements,
diagnostic and preventative
treatments, wigs and other
necessary items not covered by
insurance. The TWIG 1 fundraiser
is the Links to Life Ride for
Cancer. The first ride in 2008
was a tremendous success, with
more than 126 riders generating
more than $4,000 for cancer care
in our community. The route,
which begins and ends in
Lancaster, takes riders 100
miles through scenic
Southeastern Ohio. All stops and
"Home Base" are well stocked
with refreshments, activities
and entertainment; door prizes,
grand prizes and rider giveaways
are enjoyed by all. Email
rideforcancer@gmail.com for
more information or visit
www.twig1ride.com to
register, view the current route
map, purchase a t-shirt or make
a memorial contribution.
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Twig 2 (Est. 1948)
BARGAIN BOUTIQUE
Open Wednesday, - Saturday, 10a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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107 North Columbus Street, Lancaster, Ohio
"The Bargain Boutique is
Lancaster’s oldest consignment
shop and features quality
clothing for men, women, and
children, as well as small
household items.
The shop, located at 107 N.
Columbus St. in Lancaster, is
open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday through Saturday.
Consignments for quality
merchandise are accepted every
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon. Donations are
accepted any time the shop is
open.
The terms of consignment are:
• Fifteen (15) items can be
consigned per person per
accepting day.
There is a $2.00 charge for each 15 items consigned.
• Consignors receive two-thirds
of the set price when sold; the
Bargain Boutique receives
the other one-third.
• Consignors may set their own
prices or defer final judgment
to Twig Two.
• All merchandise accepted for
sale will be displayed for five
weeks. If it is not sold or
withdrawn by the consignor by the end of the fifth week, it automatically
becomes the
property of the Bargain Boutique.
• Consignor checks are mailed
every two months, less 50 cents
for postage and handling.
The shop closes twice a year for
cleaning and transition to the
next selling season. Prior to
those closings, the Bargain
Boutique has a sale to clear as
much merchandise as possible.
All proceeds are used to
purchase items for the Emergency
Room at Fairfield Medical
Center.
We
invite you to come and browse
through our selection of quality
items. If you have questions
regarding the consignment
process, please call the shop at
654-4620.
There’s always a bargain at the
Bargain Boutique!"
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Twig 6 - Baltimore (Est. 1950)
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2006 was the final Holiday House Craft Fair and the current project of Twig 6 is a hardback, 3-ring binder recipe book titled Sharing Our Favorite Recipes, which includes recipes of family, friends, and Twig members. Contact Twig Member Judy Smeck at (740) 862-8778 for information.
In 2007 they are also holding the Longaberger Basket Raffle which became a tradition of the Holiday House Craft Fair. |
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Twig 7
Frank S. Benson, Sr. Twig 7
Tree of Light • Bridge-A-Rama |
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Tree of Light
Ceremony will take place at
Fairfield Medical Center on
Tuesday, November 25th at 1:00
pm.
The December holiday season is a time of giving and sharing. The Twig’s “Tree of Light”, filled with “love lights” glowing in tribute to friends and loved ones, brightens the Fairfield Medical Center lobby each year.
Twig 7 invites people to sponsor a light on the Tree for donations ranging from $10 to $100, or more. Donors may request that the light shine 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 fun for the people who play contract bridge in either the Ladies Afternoon Group or the 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.
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Twig 9 (Est. 1950)
Dr. P.S. Bone Memorial Twig 9
Uniform Sale • Babies First Photo |
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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.
The Twig 9 fundraising project is baby’s first photograph, taken at the hospital prior to mom and baby going home. Parents can then order the package they want from the photo company we work with.
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.
Proceeds from our projects are used to buy equipment for the Fairfield Medical Center Maternity Unit. |
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Twig 12
MARGARET S. PADDEN MEMORIAL Twig 12
Fairfield Medical Center Gift Shop |
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The Gift Shop located just off the Center’s main lobby, is the fundraising project of Twig 12. The Shop is open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily, except 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
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• Puzzle and activity books
• Knick Knacks
• Night Lights
• Toys
• Ty Collectables - beanie babies, beanie kids,
beanie buddies, attic treasures, pillow pals
• Webkinz – collectibles
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Twig 13 (Est. 1958)
Millersport Twig 13
Pie Sale |
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In October and May, Twig 18 holds a homemade “Pie Sale” in Millersport. They are currently deciding on a new project for the coming year.
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Twig 14
Lancaster Antique Show |
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2009 Shows – Saturday
& Sunday, February 14 & 15, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Sunday, February 8, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Twig 14 presents its Annual Lancaster Antiques Show Saturday, February
7th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, February
9th, 2009, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at Fairfield Career Center (U.S. Route 33 and Coonpath Road). Select dealers from across the Midwest offer quality antiques at affordable prices. You’ll find country and formal furniture and accessories, toys, folk art, books, jewelry, prints, and much 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.
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Twig 16
Book Fair
(Est. 1968) |
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The fall 2 day overnight sale
will take place on Monday,
November 24 from 7am through
Tuesday, November 25 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. Cash, personal check, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover are accepted. |
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Twig 17 (Est. 1969)
Recycled Book Sale |
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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).
Mark your calendar now for our next sale, Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster, Ohio.
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Members of Twig 22 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.
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