MNTRN Holiday Party
The Local West End In Saint Louis Park
We have a private room reserved. Attendees will get a drink ticket and appetizers. We will have a Holiday attire contest and some give-aways. We will be collecting donations of cash or Gifts for Gifts for Seniors which donates over 6000 gifts a year to lonely and disadvantaged seniors. www.Giftsforseniors.org
Wish List for Gifts for seniors
o URGENT need: winter scarves and coats for both men & women especially large sizes
o NO stock need: vacuums (handheld/standup/Swiffer/supplies), music players, men’s bathrobes
o LOW stock need: blenders & food processors for folks living with arthritis/difficulty chewing
o High demand - personal care packs: Kleenex, lip balm, lotion, nail clippers & files, mouthwash, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, and other spa goodies (travel or full-sizes)
o Holiday items: snacks & treats, games & entertainment, home, holiday, & decor!
o Joyful wish: Bird feeders & bird seed for seniors to watch the fun activity outside their windows
o Prepping for the holidays: Plus size clothing for men and women
Top 10 Most Requested Gifts
o Personal care gift bundles – daily hygiene, spa, pampering items, socks, snacks & treats
o Activity gift bundles – puzzles, books, movies, music, word finds, crosswords, sudoku, adult coloring books with colored pencils/pens, arts & crafts, knitting/crocheting and other hobbies
o Heated electric blankets (all bed sizes), heated throws, and heating pads with auto shut off
o Winterwear - coats, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, & boots for men & women all sizes
o Leisure/loungewear sets - comfy tops & bottoms (full zip/cardigan are easiest to dress & bigger sizes are most needed, but all styles and sizes are greatly welcomed so shop the sales!)
o Men & women’s hard soled, nonslip house slippers, as well as bathrobes – all sizes
o Fresh linens - bedroom sheet sets/blankets/pillows, matching towel sets for bathroom, kitchen
o Keurig coffeemakers, pod supplies, Instant Pots, toaster ovens, microwaves, indoor grills
o Entertainment – tablets, e-readers, music players, movie players, massagers for pain relief
o Small appliances - blenders, choppers, rice makers, juicers, smoothie makers, electric tea kettles