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Lourdes OR Team Repurposes Surgical Wraps To Help The Homeless
Before any surgery takes place in the operating rooms of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, a technician unwraps a set of sterilized instruments from what looks like a blue, giant-sized rolled-up napkin.
Lourdes “Green Team” includes (left to right): Ian Menewisch, RNFA; Juliann Panza, surgical technician; Jen Lindenhofen, RN; Dana Scarangelli, surgical technician; John Whitley, RT; Laura Faust, CRNA; and Jeanine Lippincott, RN.
The “napkin” is actually a sheet of plastic material that cannot be recycled. During some surgeries, many sheets end up in the trash bin.
But while the sheets can’t be recycled, they can be repurposed, found Lourdes surgical technician Dana Scarangelli and nurse anesthetist Laura Faust, CRNA.
Since May 2018, the duo, along with Ian Menewisch, RN, BSN, RNFA, and the “Lourdes Green Team,” have been taking as many 48-inch by 48-inch blue material sheets as possible and sewing them together into what look like 24-inch by 48-inch yoga mats to give to the homeless. Some sheets have even been sewn into sleeping bags and tote bags.
Pennsauken Alliance On Substance Abuse Holds Special Event For Parents Only
The Pennsauken Alliance on Substance Abuse is hosting “What to Look For,” as special parents-only event on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Pennsauken High School Auditorium, 800 Hylton Rd.
Grace Episcopal’s Fall Fair Held On November 3
Grace Episcopal Church, 7 E. Maple Ave., Merchantville, is holding a fall fair on Saturday, Nov. 3, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Featuring large basket raffle, vendors, baked goods, deli table, Santa’s secret shop with balloon twisting and face painting, train display, and more. Come have lunch and win a basket! For more information, contact Norma Bush at (856) 630-0724.
Active Shooter Preparedness Program At Library On November 5
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are sponsoring an active shooter preparedness program on Monday, Nov. 5, 7:00 p.m., at the Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
Freeholder Board And Multi-faith Clergy To Host Community Vigil
In light of the horrific acts of carnage that occurred in the Spring Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh today, the Camden County Freeholder Board, working with congregation Nafshenu’s Rabbi Larry Sernovitz, Imam John Starling and Pastor Heyward Wiggins, will be hosting a vigil at the Camden County Boathouse on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The boathouse is located at 7050 North Park Drive in Pennsauken, on the banks of the Cooper River in Cooper River Park, offering a place for those mourning the savage acts of hate that occurred at the Tree of Life congregation.
Freeholder Jeffrey Nash talked about the importance of coming together and unifying as a community.
“As a former board member of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and a current advisory board member of Jewish Family and Children Services I am appalled by this savage crime of hate,” Nash said. “During a recent visit to Poland last month, my wife and I visited the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. At this memorial to the Holocaust I saw the results of anti-Semitic behavior at its worst possible apex. Today’s event provides a stark reminder to that hallowed ground where millions of Jews were murdered and the work we still need to do as a community to ensure it never happens again.”
Focus Groups Held To Help Library Provide Services
The Strategic Planning Committee of the Pennsauken Free Public Library invites residents with common interests to participate in small discussion groups. These focus groups will provide invaluable information to the Library about how it can offer better services in the future.
Focus groups will be held on the following dates:
- Seniors – Monday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. – noon
- Latino community members – Monday, Oct. 29, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- Teens ages 13 to 18 (parental/guardian approval required if under 18) – Thursday, Nov. 8, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
- Parents/guardians of children under 13 – Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- Adults who home school their children – Thursday, Nov. 15, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
- African American community members – Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
- Adults ages 19 to 30 – Tuesday, Nov. 27, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
- Vietnamese community members – Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
To sign-up for these focus groups, visit https://goo.gl/UYMiYM.
Pennsauken Police To Participate In National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Pennsauken Township Police Department is taking part in an initiative designed to keep unused prescription drugs from being misused and off the streets.
Pennsauken School District Hosts Wellness Committee Meeting On October 16
The Pennsauken School District Wellness Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Cafeteria of Pennsauken High School. The goal of the Wellness Committee is to bring together students, teachers, parents, and administrators for the purpose of promoting health and wellness.
For more information, e-mail kmeloni@pennsauken.net.
“Dine Out for Hunger” At Local Restaurants To Support The Food Bank Of South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey invites the local community to participate in Dine Out for Hunger, a region-wide public awareness and fundraising campaign that unites restaurants and consumers in the fight against hunger.
Third Annual Toy And Collectible Street Fair Held On September 22
Special appearances from some superhero favorites are hallmarks of the annual Toy and Collectible Street Fair, held this year on Sept. 22.
Play With This Toys & Collectibles is presenting the third annual Toy and Collectible Street Fair on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Held along West Park Ave. in Merchantville, the event showcases a variety of new and vintage toys, games, and collectibles for sale. In addition, the toy and collectable street fair features food, including the Pop Shop A Go Go food truck; special appearances from some superhero favorites; and more. The rain date is Saturday, Sept. 29.
For more information, visit “Play With This Toys & Collectibles” on Facebook.
