The McCune Center has lots of fall activities in the works and we’re looking forward to the holidays at the Center. Holidays are exceptional here with so much spirit and community. We’re grateful to all of you that participate in our holidays with us and contribute to make them better. If you would like to schedule an event with us through the holidays please call either Deniece Hensley or France Coates at 828-669-8452. We’re already scheduling Christmas events and look forward to you being here.

Volunteer Day
Everyone’s been asking, and here it is. We’ll have our annual volunteer day on November 19, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This will be a day of beautification for the McCune Center. There will be something for everyone. The day starts with a continental breakfast, and, weather allowing, a picnic luncheon. If we have adverse weather we will dine indoors for lunch. This is a great time to pull together to make a real difference at our Center. Contact Lion Jack Keyes @ 828-891-4739 to RSVP.

Refurbishing celebration will be at the Thanksgiving Banquet on November 18th at 12 noon. All clubs that have contributed to the beauty of our resident’s rooms are welcome to come for this event. Come see our ‘new’ look and enjoy a great event. There will be a banquet, tours, door prizes, raffles and recognition for our individuals and clubs. Contact me at 828-582-6573 to RSVP. If you haven’t refurbished a room but want to and need a little assistance, please call the Etowah Lions. They will match $500 with you, giving your club full credit for the room. There are only three more of these opportunities left.

VIP Fishing Trip
Our heartfelt appreciation to the Columbus Lions, Greater Asheville Lions, Davidson River Lions, Greater Fletcher Lions and the Sylva Lions for sending our VIPs! We didn’t catch any fish this time but Lion Kim Owen counted 46 Governors this year, doubling her count at the VIP Fishing Trip from last year.

Lion Ed West as many of you know is our Treasurer, our Guiding Lion for our Lions, and at almost all of our events and volunteer opportunities. Ed is always thinking of our Center, and while working at the state fair took the time to receive the American and the state flag for us.

Please mark your calendars and join in on the fun

Belk’s Fundraiser – Presale tickets, $5.00 for a ticket worth $5.00 when you shop on Nov. 6th from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. at Belk’s. Great one-time sales and door prizes. Proceeds benefit the McCune Lions. Please contact myself, Maretta or Deniece if you need a ticket. We’ll see you there!

Staff Christmas Party - December 10th - 7pm-9pm. Santa Claus will be visiting from 10am-2pm.

Resident Christmas Party - December 24th - 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Massages, meal, facials, makeovers, music, entertainment and Santa Claus with lots of wonderful gifts. Donations for Christmas are desperately needed as no resident should be without a gift at Christmas. Santa will also be visiting the residents on this day.

You may contact our office for more information @ 828-669-8452 ext. 20, office personnel or ext. 14, Deniece.

Halloween at McCune

Be sure to join the McCune Center on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for our annual TRICK OR TREAT. Bring the kids, invite your friends and family members. We provide a fun, safe and sheltered location for the kids to trick or treat. The residents love this opportunity to participate with the children by handing out candy in the hallways.