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Johnson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Expands Holiday Boutique

Stafford Springs, CT - Support local commerce and the JMH Auxiliary by shopping at the Johnson Memorial Hospital (JMH) Auxiliary Holiday Boutique Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Hospital’s Main Lobby.

This expanded two-day sale features a wide array of gifts to meet everyone’s shopping needs. 

In lieu of an entry fee the Auxiliary asks the JMMC community to consider supporting JMMC’s efforts to collect critical food needs for the Safe Net food pantry in its hometown of Stafford Springs, CT. Collection boxes will be available at the Hospital’s main lobby entrance and at the Johnson Surgery Center located at 148 Hazard Avenue in Enfield, CT.

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Day one (December 5) of the boutique will feature local vendors including Avon, Handmade by Lora, JMH Gift Shop, Pampered Chef, Pastries for Pets, Tastefully Simple and Tina and Linda’s Jewelry.

Day two (December 6) of the boutique will feature a lobby-wide tag sale, an amaryllis and paper whites sale and Gift Cards That Give.

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As an added bonus, anyone unable to stop by the boutique, but wanting to support the Auxiliary is invited to visit the following websites to shop. A portion of the proceeds from any purchases made the first two weeks of December will be donated to the Auxiliary!

AVON: www.youravon.com/tsmith4567 (Go to Online Events)

Pampered Chef:  http://new.pamperedchef.com/pws/scottthekitchenguy

(Click on “Shows you’re invited to or hosting” [upper left hand corner] choose “Looking for a specific show” from that drop down box and type in ‘Holiday Fair’ under “organization name” code)

Pastries for Pets: www.pastries4pets.com/index.html

Tastefully Simple: www.tastefullysimple.com/web/lpurdy (Type in Johnson [first name] Memorial [last name] as your “host.”) 

Shop local at any of these supporting Stafford businesses within the first two weeks of December and mention the Auxiliary or the Hospital and a portion of the proceeds from your purchases also benefit the JMH Auxiliary!

Aubuchon Hardware:  www.aubuchon.com

Bakers Furniture: www.bakersfurniture.com

Basil’s: www.basilsofstafford.com

Bittersweet: www.bittersweetcountrycollectibles.com

(Within Bittersweet: Greenbrier Floral and Juniper Vintage)

Bolles Motors: (Stafford location - car sales only) www.bollesdodge.com

The Chocolate Moose: www.facebook.com/thechocolatemoose

Inspiration Station:  www.the-inspiration-station.com

Introvigne Furniture Mart

Middle Ground Café:  www.middlegroundcafe.com

Ruby’s Fine Wines & Liquors

Rustology: www.rustologyantiques.com

Stained Glass Creations: www.stainedglasscreationsandbeyond.com

Three Graces:  www.facebook.com/threegracesvintage

Verizon: http://expressvzw.com/

Windowbox Boutique: www.windowboxboutique.com

And our remote online vendor:

Michele’s Sweet Shoppe, LLC in Epson New Hampshire where kernels of gourmet goodness are popping up all over:  www.michelesweetshoppe.com  Please type “Auxiliary” in the gift notes section.

 

About JMH Auxiliary

The Johnson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has been supporting JMH since 1913. Today, the Auxiliary is comprised of volunteers from throughout the Hospital's service area who share a common interest in the health and wellbeing of their family, friends and neighbors. A lot has changed over the past 100 years, but their dedication to this community is as strong as ever.

The Auxiliary conducts annual fundraising events and outreach activities, and also operates a successful gift shop in the JMH lobby that serves not only as a profitable venture, but as an important service to patients, visitors and staff.


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