This week community members can salute soldiers at the Dole VA Medical Center. Community partners from Wichita and across the state have events planned throughout the week, including a Bingo night, a visit from former NFL players, and musical performances. The events are to both salute the sacrifice of veterans and encourage community members to become involved as volunteers. “This is such a fun week to plan for our inpatient Veterans as an opportunity to be creative and think outside the box,” said Eva Gergely, Voluntary Service Chief. “This week also allows us to work with our community partners to bring different activities to the Veterans that aren’t able to leave the facility because of their medical conditions.” A full calendar of events is listed below.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Tanganyika Wildlife Park Animals Visit with Veterans
Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00a.m
Location: Transitional Living Center (TLC)
Fort Riley 1ID Band
Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Dole VAMC Auditorium
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Freddy’s Frozen Custard Treat for Veterans
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Transitional Living Center (TLC)
Heart 2 Heart Dinner
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Auditorium (TLC & Medical Foster Home)
Thursday, February 14, 2018
Miss Kansas meet & greet and delivers Valentines packages to Veterans
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Dole VAMC Auditorium & TLC
McConnell AFB BINGO Night
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: TLC
Friday, February 15, 2019
Former Kansas City Chiefs Player Mike Bell & Former San Francisco 49er Player Mark Bell
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: All inpatient ward Veterans
WuShock Visits with Veterans
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: All inpatient wards
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Pleasant Valley Church of Christ Youth Group
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: All inpatient wards
Where: 5500 E. Kellogg, Wichita, Kansas 67218
Voluntary Service Chief Contact:
Eva Gergely
Eva.Gergely@va.gov
(316) 316-685-2221 x57937