First U and UUCW have joined
in to help prepare IHN's new house for occupancy! A group of 8
members of the two parishes met at the new "static site" for IHN at
91 June St., Worcester on September 9, 2012. An initial commitment to do
over one bedroom quickly became a plan to also prepare a playroom across the
hall. In the past week and a half, the wallpaper has been stripped, the
horsehair plaster which had pulled away from the lath in some places was
repaired, the walls were skim coated with joint compound, and rugs have been
pulled up. Up next will be painting the walls and wood work, and
installing flooring. The entire house has wall to wall carpet, much from
the '70's and it must be taken out and either linoleum or new flooring (not
carpet) installed.
There is a huge time pressure on, because to keep a grant that has helped to
buy the building, the staff (which will have offices on the first floor)
and the guests must move in on October 1.
After church on Sunday at the Opportunity Fair, I will be at a table with
information on furniture and supplies that are needed, and looking for
volunteers to help us out --AT THE NEW SITE!!! We are scheduled to host
from October 21 to October 28 at the June St. site. We will also be
gratefully accepting donations for the cost of the materials that have been
purchased. So far I have receipts for $44 worth of supplies, with more
coming. We think that flooring and window treatments might be the most
costly.
Here is a list of furniture and supplies needed by IHN. If you have
access to any of these, please contact Joanne Alley at 508-798-6732 or at
ihnworcester.org.
I think it is wonderful that so many people have turned their hands to work on
this project. Particular thanks go to Walter Cunningham, our point
person; Rick and Madeline Silva, who have brought their considerable gifts and
abilities to the site; Scott Hayman, who is just not busy enough being
moderator, Gini Johnson and her son, and Dianne Mann from the UUCW.
A mother and daughter team, Anita Kostecki, and her daughter Hannah, are
planning on making the playroom an attractive space for children.
With deep appreciation for all the work, the caring -- and for the generosity
needed to keep this worth while program going,
Liz Gustavson
91 June St. Wish list
Bedrooms
14 twin size beds (preferably with new mattress
and box spring, but will consider used in excellent condition)
4 bureaus
12 Twin size sheet sets
20 Twin size blankets
Common living room
2 upholstered chairs
1 DVD/VCR player
Dining Room
2 high chairs
Kitchens
2 Tea kettles
Knives
2 Waste baskets
Miscellaneous
2 each - Dry mops, brooms, dust pans
1 large bucket
Kitchen towels
Dish soap, sponges, scouring pads
2 Dish racks
Cleaning supplies
Paper goods – paper towels, toilet paper, napkins
Trash bags
Outdoor Needs
Lawn mower; 2 snow shovels
Lydia
and Phil, local folk singers and songwriters will perform songs from their
first CD to be officially released at a CD release party, Saturday, October 13,
2012, 7:30 p.m. First U. Please join the hostess, Linda Chatalian
Wyatt, in the celebration--honoring them and sharing their joy. Ticket
sales and other details to follow. Sure to be a fun time!
