New Additions to the Baby Place

Hands On!, the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, is excited to announce new additions on  February 15^th to the Baby Place sponsored by Park Ridge Heath. The additions include new babies to care for and swaddle, as well as manipulatives focused on early childhood literacy.  Practice pre-writing skills by tracing the letters of the alphabet and check out a box to use one-on-one to develop additional skills with letters and the alphabet. Several babies will be available for adoption to a good home for a donation.  All special events are free with $5 admission and are free for museum members.

“The Baby Place is a favorite exhibit among visitors at Hands On!,” said Beth Bockoven, Operations Manager. “We are looking forward to visitors enjoying the new additions and learning while they play!”

Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville.  Admission is $5 per person, and the museum is open 10-5, Tuesday through Saturday. The mission of Hands On! is to serve the needs of children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe environment.  For more information about Hands On! or its programs, call 697-8333 or visit their website at www.handsonwnc.org.

Pardee Hospital Auxiliary’s efforts continue to raise funds for Hospital 

Hospital Auxiliary’s efforts continue to raise funds for the hospital.  Their 253 active members have contributed more than $540,000 through programs, donations and volunteer hours to Pardee.In 2011, this group of volunteers donated 29,000 hours of their time.  Through the operation of a gift shop, flower machine, and the Garden Café Snack Shop, the Pardee Hospital Auxiliary raises thousands of dollars annually which are used to fund new equipment and services for the hospital.  “The Pardee Hospital Auxiliary is a dedicated group that takes great pride in providing support to patients and staff.  We get much fulfillment and purpose through our volunteer work and consider what we do as one way of giving back to our community,” said Joyce Hancock, President of the Pardee Hospital Auxiliary.Volunteers are a valuable part of Pardee’s mission, and their ongoing support ensures the continuation of many community programs.  If you would like to become a volunteer at Pardee, please visit www.pardeehospital.org and fill out an application form and authorization form.  If you would like more information about the Pardee Hospital Auxiliary, please call 698-7187.Pardee Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital founded in 1953. The main hospital is licensed for 222 acute care beds and is the second largest employer in Henderson County. The hospital has several locations separate from the main campus, including an adult day services center, a health education center in the Blue Ridge Mall, home care services, a rehab and wellness center, a midwifery program, various family and internal medicine practices, and an urgent care facility. For more information or to find a physician, call 1-866-790-WELL (9355) or visit www.pardeehospital.org.