LAKE ASHTON FRIENDS OF MEALS ON WHEELS By Marcia Santino Do you have as little as an occasional 2-3 hours to spare? Have you ever worked in retail or shopped in any kind of store? Are you looking for a sense of purpose or a way to give back / contribute to the local community? Meals on Wheels of Polk County is looking for able-bodied volunteers to help in their Thrift Store. As a volunteer you set your own schedule - any day, any time. Volunteer assignments include straightening, organizing and putting out new merchandise as the donations are processed or assisting the cashier with bagging items as they are sold. That’s it. Nothing strenuous. Nothing complicated. The store is located in Winter Haven just outside historic downtown at 620 6th Street NW behind the main MOW building. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Proceeds from the thrift store represent 40% of the non-profit’s revenue. The more efficiently they can process donations for sale the more income they make. Your help can make a difference and is greatly appreciated. Please sign up to volunteer in the thrift store, as a meal delivery driver or assisting with meal preparation at MOWpolk.org. It all starts with donating! Lake Ashton’s next “Second Chance” donation day is Thursday, July 18. Your quality donations of clothing, accessories, shoes, small household items and appliances will be gratefully accepted at the Clubhouse or HFC from 9 am to 3 pm. To become a club member or for more information, please email lafomow@gmail.com FRIENDLY BOCCE GROUP By Stephanie Iszak The Friendly Bocce Group would like to invite all Lake Ashton residents to come out on Mondays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm to play some fun games of Bocce Ball. No experience is required. Anyone who is playing would be more than happy to teach you and go over the Lake Ashton Bocce Ball rules and regulations. The group also has the Bocce courts reserved for the first and third Fridays for the 2024
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