Sandy Nuechterlein, Representative
We recently packed nine cases of donated items for the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw. We continue to support Veterans in the outlying areas that cannot get to the main hospital to receive these benefits. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we set out donated items on a table in the hospital lobby.
Highlights for our veterans include weekly bingo games, a casino afternoon, a Loons baseball game in Midland, a car show in the parking lot, and a Last Tour Wish, among other activities.
I am happy to report the completion of some much-needed upgrades, including painting, new furniture and new amenities, as we transition into a long-term care facility. Another big change is that this year we plan to fill 50 backpacks with toiletries, games, socks, flashlights, wallets, and more, which we will present to the CLC Veteran patients at Christmas instead of the Christmas Gift Shop.
Thank you for allowing me to be the VA service representative for the Saginaw Facility. It has been very rewarding, and I look forward to spending every week greeting and assisting our Veterans.