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Adopt-A-Senior in Wilmington 2023

WilmingtonMom
Adopt A Senior Wilmington NC

Each year WilmingtonMom partners up with Elderhaus to provide a little Christmas spirit for participants in need. Elderhaus is an adult day service in Wilmington, NC that helps seniors in our community live independently, while also receiving assistance where needed. Last year, our list for Elderhaus participants were claimed in under 48 hours, so we asked other assisted living and nursing homes if they had residents in need & we were able to brighten the lives of 105 elderly in our area. Yay!

Thank you for blessing those around you and making their days a little bit brighter!

Want to Help?

Awesome! I’m excited you are interested in participating in “Adopt-A-Senior” & really appreciate your willingness to shop for a senior in need this Christmas.

First, please email wilmingtonmomnc@gmail.com the following information:
– Your Full Name (First & Last Name)
– Person below you’d like to shop for (Please include which number – Lady or Gentleman and what number on the list – Ex: Lady #3 – Charlotte)

Please ensure you get a confirmed email back BEFORE shopping. 🙂
**FYI: Those who have been strikes through have already been selected!**

No candy as some are diabetic or have swallowing precautions. If they list sweets, cookies or soft sweets are acceptable. Nothing homemade, please.

Cedar Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care

Female

  1. Ruth B – PJ’s size large, Robe
  2. Judy L – PJ’s size med, Robe
  3. Marcia L – PJ’s size XXL, Robe XXL
  4. Rebecca K – Clothes size med, Pj’s Med

Male

  1. John R- sweat suit size Med, pj’s size med 
  2. William M – sweat suit size large, Pj’s size large

Start Shopping

  • Feel free to write a card/note and include a family photo and any details you want to share. If you wish, please include your address as many would love to send a thank you card for your thoughtfulness.
  • Please no baked goods or food items (unless requested) as most have specialized diets.
  • Gift wrap is strongly encouraged! The same wrapping paper will also help identify whose gifts belong to which senior. Also, please write their name and last initials on the outside of each gift.

Wrapping + Drop off Details 

Please Drop-Off Items before December 14, 2023 (Residents Christmas Party)

  • Wrapping: Please wrap all presents in the same wrapping paper + include their name (first and last initial) on each package. Feel free to include a card and special note and photos of your family! A return address is also sweet as some love to send thank you cards.
  • Cedar Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care
    4200 Jasmine Cove Way, Wilmington, NC 28412
  • Monday – Friday; 8 AM – 5PM 

Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center

Please refrain from buying clothing with buckles, snaps, clips or buttons.

Female

  1. Nellie L. – Top: Large & Bottoms: Large
  2. Louise H. – Top: Large & Bottom: Large
  3. Lillian B. – Pajamas (Small top/bottom)
  4. Francina R. – Pajamas (small top/bottom)
  5. Patricia W. – Top: XL & Size 18 Bottoms, Women’s Size 11 Shoe
  6. Susan T. – Nightgowns Size Small
  7. Starr H. – Loves almond mounds, Size Medium nightgown
  8. Carol Ann A. – Top: Small, Bottom: Small
  9. Louise T. – Top: Large & Bottom: Large, Size 9 Womens Shoes
  10. Elizabeth M. – Top: X-Small & Bottom: X-Small
  11. Barbara R. – Top: Large
  12. Natalie B. – Bottoms: Medium
  13. Evelyn F. – Top: Medium
  14. Patricia S. – Medium Nightgowns
  15. Geannette H. – Large Nightgowns
  16. Frances C. – loves cats, Size Medium Top
  17. Doris M. – Top: Medium
  18. Lillis C. – Small nightgown
  19. Carol S. – Top: Small
  20. Mary P. – Top: Small & Bottoms: Small
  21. Maria – Top: Small & Bottoms: Small
  22. Weather G. – Large nightgowns
  23. Heidi P. – Small tops
  24. Jane C. – Large tops
  25. Betty B. – Small top and bottoms, loves sweets
  26. Alicia R. – XXL Nightgown, 8.5 Womens shoes
  27. Wilhelmina S.- Medium tops

Male

  1. Richard S. – Top: Medium & Bottoms: Medium
  2. Alvino W. – Top: Large & Bottoms: Large
  3. Charles Z. – Top: Large
  4. Phillip P. – Top: X-Large & Bottoms: XLarge
  5. William A. – Top: Medium & Bottom: Medium
  6. Willie L. – Top: Small & Bottom: Small
  7. John M. – Top: Medium & Bottom: Medium
  8. Ricky J. – Top: X-Large & Bottom: XLarge
  9. Arthur M. – Top: X-Large & Bottom: X-Large, Size 10 Mens Shoe
  10. Edward G. – White Shirts – Size Large
  11. Jackie S. – Top: Medium
  12. Jerry L. – Tops: Large & Bottoms: Large, Size 10 Mens Shoe
  13. Willie C. – Size Large Top
  14. Jamaleddin Y. – Top: Medium
  15. Thaddeus W. – Top: Large & Bottoms: Large, Mens Shoe Size 11
  16. Edward S. – X-Large White t-shirts
  17. Joseph B. – XXL Bottoms & XXL Tops
  18. Jerry M. – Medium Tops
  19. Timothy K. – XL Tops, Loves NASCAR

Start Shopping!

  • Feel free to write a card/note and include a family photo and any details you want to share. If you wish, please include your address as many would love to send a thank you card for your thoughtfulness.
  • Please no baked goods or food items (unless requested) as most have specialized diets.
  • Gift wrap is strongly encouraged! The same wrapping paper will also help identify whose gifts belong to which senior. Also, please write their name and last initials on the outside of each gift.

Drop-Off Directions

Please drop-off items at Cypress Point Health and Rehab
2006 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Please drop-off all items before December 23, 2023

WOW! In just 2 hours, everyone from Elderhaus has been spoken for. I’ll be reaching out to other nursing homes to see about growing our list. Stay tuned!

Elderhaus – All Adopted!

Ladies

  1. Natalie V. – Walmart Gift Card- Just moved into a new apartment! 
  2. Constance U.- Shirts and pants (fleece) Size XL, Dove body wash, Secret deodorant
  3. Charlotte P.- Pajamas Size Medium, Body Wash, Fuzzy Socks, Teddy Bear- Resides in a care home, so no gift cards please
  4. Edith R.- Pajamas size Small, Sweatsuits Size small, body wash- Resides in a care home, so no gift cards please
  5. Catherine T.- In need of a Food Lion gift card
  6. Sandra B – Tall and thick socks, Underpants Size 5 or 6, Christmas Dress, Size Medium, Walmart Gift Card
  7. Cynthia C.- In need of a Walmart gift card- getting new housing
  8. Angeline P.- Winter hats, Scarf, Size 5X Long John Pants, Walmart Gift Card
  9. Diane “Helen” T.- Stationary to write letters, postage stamps, Walmart Gift Card, A Native American version of a Daily Inspiration Book
  10. Claire T.- Warm Coat, Size XL, Pajamas Size XL, Knee high socks, White Diamonds perfume small bottle, Leopard Shoes, Black Shoes, Size 9 ½
  11. Carolyn G. pajamas Size 2x, mouthwash, deodorant, Red or White Sweatsuit, Size 2X, Walmart Gift Card
  12. Rose S.- Standard Size Pillow Cases, Extra Long Twin Size sheets, fabric softener sheets, Liquid Laundry detergent, Case of Water, Socks, Body wash, Wash Cloths, Bath towels
  13. Barbara S.- Body Wash (no glitter in it and not Freesia scented), Walmart Gift Card; Size 18 shirts, Size 18 petite pants
  14. Loretta D.- In need of a Walmart Gift Card for food

Gentlemen

  1. Jeff K.- Velcro Sneakers Size 10 Wide, Flannel Shirts Size 2X, Walmart Gift Card
  2. Willie J.- Cleaning Supplies, Clothing Size Large, Walmart gift Card
  3. Frank P.- Clothing, especially long john tops and bottoms size large, T-shirts, jogging pants, Size Large, Walmart Gift Card
  4. Jerry C.- Winter Jacket Size Large, Sweatshirts Size large, Long sleeved t-shirts size Large, Toilet Paper, Walmart Gift Card, (pants need to be elastic waisted)
  5. Earl T.- In need of a Food Lion Gift Card
  6. Wilbur C.- Sweatpants Size XL, T-shirts Size XL, Tank top type under-shirts size XL, Bodywash Irish Spring or Old Spice, Walmart Gift Card
  7. Todd D.- New Clothing, Size XL, Shirts and sweatpants, Tennis Shoes Size 10, Large Print Word Search Books, Gift Card to Walmart
  8. Ernest H.- Walmart Gift Card, Clothing size XL
  9. Elwood W.- Walmart Gift Card, Clothing size XL
  10. Thaddeus J.- Walmart Gift Card, Clothing Size Large, (sweatpants and sweatshirts would be appreciated!
  11. Rickey P. – In a great need of clothing.  He wears sweatpants and needs shirts and a winter coat too.  He is a size 2X.  Diabetic socks

Wrapping + Drop off Details 

Please Drop-Off Items between December 10 – December 19, 2023

  • Wrapping: Please wrap all presents in the same wrapping paper + include their name (first and last initial) on each package. Feel free to include a card and special note and photos of your family! A return address is also sweet as some love to send thank you cards.
  • Elderhaus (newest looking building)
    1320 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC
  • Monday – Friday; 8 AM – 5PM 
  • Drop Off box located once you enter the automatic doors. If there isn’t enough room, please ring the door bell to the left of the box. The receptionist can also take gifts.  Emergency Phone is 704-609-2316.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

Mom

Adopt – A – Senior 2022

WilmingtonMom

Each year WilmingtonMom partners up with Elderhaus to provide a little Christmas spirit for participants in need at Elderhaus. Elderhaus is an adult day service in Wilmington, NC that helps seniors in our community live independently, while also receiving assistance where needed. This year, our list for Elderhaus participants were claimed in under 48 hours, so we asked other assisted living and nursing homes if they had residents in need – so our list has grown and we are excited to see how we can make these seniors feel the love and care from our community!

Want to Help?

Awesome! I’m excited you are interested in participating in “Adopt-A-Senior” & really appreciate your willingness to shop for a senior in need this Christmas.

First, please email wilmingtonmomnc@gmail.com the following information:
– Your Full Name
– Person below you’d like to shop (Please include which number – Ex: #1, female)

(Scroll down as their are several facilities listed)

Please ensure you get a confirmed email back BEFORE shopping. 🙂
**FYI: Those who have been strikes through have already been selected!**

Azalea Health & Rehab Center

Female

  1. Gloria –  Large Pants, socks, body wash, deodorant, peppermints, soft pony tail holders (black)
  2. Joan F.  – She loves to paint bird houses, she loves to do crafts to stay busy, Adult Coloring/Painting books & she is deaf, but reads well, Favorite candy is Reese’s Cups
  3. Rene – Large pants and Large tops, socks, body wash, perfume 
  4. Renate: X-Large gowns, body wash, soap, lotion, red lip stick  (patient stays in bed)
  5. Sharon – Small pants, Small shirts, Mountain Dews are her favorite, Dove body wash or soap,  deodorant & socks
  6. Charlotte – perfume, body wash, Large shirts and Large bottoms, deodorant, magazines, and a doll baby
  7. Susan – Large pajamas and Large tops, socks with grippers or bedroom slippers that come over hill

Start Shopping!

  • Feel free to write a card/note and include a family photo and any details you want to share. If you wish, please include your address as many would love to send a thank you card for your thoughtfulness.
  • Please no baked goods or food items (unless requested) as most have specialized diets.
  • Gift wrap is strongly encouraged! The same wrapping paper will also help identify whose gifts belong to which senior. Also, please write their initials on the outside of each present!

Drop-Off Directions

Please drop-off items at Azalea Health and Rehab Center
3800 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412
Please drop-off all items before December 23, 2022

Cedar Cove Assisted Living

Female

  1. Peggy – Slippers (Size 7-8), loves Peppermint
  2. Linda – Necklace, loves Russell Storen
  3. Fannie – Large coat/jacket, loves Butterscotch
  4. Pauline – Medium PJ’s, loves Snickers
  5. Faith – Large Jacket, loves Snickers
  6. Alberta – Size 18 Jeans, Loves Three Muskateers
  7. Judith – XL Red pants and XL shirt, loves Macaron
  8. Beth – Size 8/5 Slippers, loves Three Muskateers
  9. Donna – Colored Pencils, loves Three Muskateers
  10. Norma – XL Pajamas and Nightgown, loves Three Muskateers
  11. Carole – XL Robe (long), loves Three Muskateers
  12. Paula – Medium Slippers, loves M&M’s
  13. Kathleen – Pocketbook, loves Butterfingers
  14. Debra – 7/8 Socks, loves Butterfinger

Female/Memory Care

  1. Mary Alice – Baby doll, Soft Chocolate
  2. Mary L. – Crossword Puzzles, Chocolate
  3. Margie – Baby doll, Dum Dums
  4. Alee – Baby doll, Dum Dums
  5. Judy – Baby doll, Dum Dums
  6. Mildred – Sweater (Size Medium), Diabetic, Graham Crackers
  7. Milli – Baby doll, Lemon Heads
  8. Josephine – Head Turbans, Twizzlers
  9. Marcile – Crossword puzzles, Butterscotch
  10. Georgia – Doll baby, chocolate
  11. Nancy – Doll baby, chocolate
  12. Peggy (MC) – Doll baby, nerds
  13. Gloria – Socks/hat, Reeces Cup
  14. Joyce – Sweater (Size Large), Diabetic, Peppermints
  15. Ruth – Sweater (Size Large), Butterscotch
  16. Marcia – Shoes (Size 10), Peppermints

Male

  1. John – Medium T-shirts, Peanut M&Ms
  2. Mike S. – Leather glove with fur inside (Large), Milky Way
  3. Donald – Slippers (10.5), Snickers
  4. Henry – Small coat/jacket, Mr. Goodbar
  5. Jerome – Medium Sweatpants, M&Ms
  6. Husslen – XL T-shirts, orange slices
  7. Joseph – 35W/30L jeans, Three Muskateers
  8. Ruben – Socks (9-10), M&M’s
  9. Dwayne – XL Slippers, Slice oranges
  10. Kevin – XL hoodie, carmel
  11. Jr. Murphy, 3X PJ Set, Baby Ruth
  12. Willie – Large coat, Miky Way
  13. Ray – Medium T-Shirts, Milky Way
  14. Leon – Dove bodywash, Peppermint
  15. Tommy – Large hoodie, colored pens, Mr. Goodbar
  16. Fredrick – Socks (9-10), Peppermint Sticks

Male/Memory Care

  1. Duc – Size 9 Slippers, Lollipops
  2. Bill – Large Sweatpants, Chocolate candy
  3. Jimmy – Large T-Shirts, Large sweatpants, Lollipops
  4. Alfred – 2X T-shirts 2X sweatpants, Skittles
  5. Dwight – Large Sweaters and sweatpants, Lollipops
  6. Charles – Size 9 Slippers, Lollipops
  7. Thomas – Medium T-Shirts and Medium Pajamas, Lollipops
  8. David – X-Large sweatpants, Lollipops
  9. Henry – XL Pajamas, Chocolate Candy

Start Shopping!

  • Feel free to write a card/note and include a family photo and any details you want to share. If you wish, please include your address as many would love to send a thank you card for your thoughtfulness.
  • Please no baked goods or food items (unless requested) as most have specialized diets.
  • Gift wrap is strongly encouraged! The same wrapping paper will also help identify whose gifts belong to which senior. Also, please write their initials on the outside of each present!

Drop-Off Directions

*Notate on the gift if it’s for Memory Care side*
Please drop-off items at Cedar Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care
4200 Jasmine Cove Way, Wilmington, NC 28412

Drop off can be 12/14/2022 between 9am & 2pm for the Residents Christmas Party or
Please drop-off all items before December 23, 2022 – ask for Belinda Jones

Cypress Pointe Health and Rehab

Female

  1. Carolyn – Tissues in packs, Medium top, Size 9 shoe, loves suckers & gummies 
  2. Lilli – X-Small top, Small bottom, Slippers (Size 8)
  3. Natalie – Medium top, Large bottom
  4. Betty – Slip on shoe (Size 9), Medium or Large housecoat with front zipper
  5. Alicia – 3X gowns with no zipper or ties, long
  6. Clarida – XXS top, XS bottom, blanket
  7. Linda – 2X top, Large bottom, slippers (Size 8), blanket
  8. Maria- Small or Medium top, slippers (Size 8)
  9. Francina – Small top, slippers (Size – asking), Small bottom, blankets, snacks, suckers & gummies
  10. Dorothy- books, Large bottom, Large top, baskets for organization, better shampoos?, better body wash
  11. Celia – Large top, Large bottom, snacks, slippers (Size 8)
  12. Pat – XL top, shoes (Size 9), slipper Large, XL bottom, XL nightgown 
  13. Heidi- Small top, Medium bottom, Slippers (Size), deodorant, snacks, drinks (prefers degree or dove, fruit cups or softer cookies would be best)

Males

  1. Joseph – 4X bottom, 2X top, 4X underwear, crew socks, headphones, love Sundrop & Oreos 
  2. Tim – XLbottom, loves racing, hats, slippers (Size 11), XL top, stocking hat
  3. Phillip – hats, Size 11 shoe, X-Large top, socks, movies, candy, soda, snacks, gummies (very high functioning and young)
  4. Charles – XL top, Large bottom, slippers (Size 10), hat 
  5. Rocky – 2X top, 2X bottom, slippers, shoes (Size 11), hats 

Start Shopping!

  • Feel free to write a card/note and include a family photo and any details you want to share. If you wish, please include your address as many would love to send a thank you card for your thoughtfulness.
  • Please no baked goods or food items (unless requested) as most have specialized diets.
  • Gift wrap is strongly encouraged! The same wrapping paper will also help identify whose gifts belong to which senior. Also, please write their initials on the outside of each present!

Drop-Off Directions

Please drop-off items at Cypress Point Health and Rehab
2006 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Please drop-off all items before December 23, 2022

Elderhaus

Elderhaus participants have all been spoken for but I’m awaiting new lists from other nursing facilities in the area. Please check back!

Female

  1. CC – Female – Needs Yarn, toiletries, and socks
  2. VH – Female – Needs body wash and Pajamas size small
  3. EH- Female – Needs lotions, socks, and any clothing size medium
  4. ER – Female – Clothing size small
  5. CT – Female – Clothing size 2x, smell good toiletries, jewelry
  6. CP – Female – Clothing Size medium
  7. FH – Female – Clothing size Medium
  8. MB – Female – Clothing Size Medium
  9. AB – Female – Clothing size medium, scarves, jewelry, cute hats
  10. JC – Female – Clothing size 2X
  11. CG – Female – Clothing Size 2X; jewelry
  12. LS – Female – Pajamas Size Large
  13. BS – Female – Clothing Size XL
  14. JT – Female – Clothing Size XL

Male

  1. JC – Male – Needs clothing Size Large, socks, toiletries
  2. WLJ – Male – Needs Pajamas- Size Medium
  3. FP – Male – Clothing size Medium, toiletries
  4. JW – Male – Needs clothing Size XL
  5. WJ – Male – Needs clothing size XL
  6. DE- Male – Clothing Size Large
  7. JK- Male – Clothing Size 2X
  8. BL- Male – Toiletries, clothing size XL
  9. MT- Male – Large print Word Search Books; Men’s dress hats; he’s a SHARP dresser
  10. WW- Male – Clothing 2X
  11. LW- Male – Clothing Size Large

Drop off Details 

Please Drop-Off Items between December 10 – December 23, 2022

  • Elderhaus (newest looking building)
    1320 N College Rd, Wilmington, NC
  • Monday – Friday; 8 AM – 5PM 
  • Drop Off box located once you enter the automatic doors. If there isn’t enough room, please ring the door bell to the left of the box. The receptionist can also take gifts. 

From the bottom of my heart, thank you!