Recreation Center Hosts Movement Therapy Group
Ontario County residents meet weekly with Barbara Gerlach recreation therapist at the Recreation Center to explore Movement and feelings. Music accompanies activity to enhance body awareness and expressive movement while fostering group connection. Gertrude Shepherd notes the program benefits older people offering active participation.
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Barbara Gerlach
Ontario County
Recreation Center
Gertrude Shepherd
Willard OT Staff Updates and Activity Highlights
Department notes Pat McMahon joins as recreation therapist in Seneca County unit after January graduation from Cortland State. Thirty five patients visited a pro hockey game in Rochester War Memorial on February 7 with tickets from Rochester Office of Hospital Audiences. Valentine Dance scheduled February 14 at Hadley Hall. Macrame workshop led by Helen Hammond with follow up class. Gail Cuer retired January 17 after 20 years state service at Willard State Hospital. Helena Townsend and Murray Olmsted led a January 29 workshop at Grandview OT Center. OT staff aiding county unit programs at Moravia Canandaigua Naples Penn Yan Lyons. Willard arts and crafts exhibition draws large attendance. Alta E Boyer and daughter Elizabeth vacation in Mexico City Acapulco.
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Patricia McMahon
Pat
Long Island
Cortland State Teachers College
Seneca County
Rochester War Memorial
Rochester
Helen Hammond
O.T
Elliott Hall
Helena Townsend
Murray Olmsted
O.T. Center
Grandview
Ed Burns
Cayuga
Moravia
Deborah DePuy
Ontario County
Canandaigua
Naples
Beverly McDonald
Yates County
Penn Yan
Jacqueline Mecum
Wayne County
Lyons
N.Y
Varius
Willard
Willard's Industrial Shops Move to State Store Building
The Willard's Industrial Shops relocate from Building 96 to the Samuel H. Peltz Building known as the State Store. Manager Gabe Sini cropi notes the move on January 23, 1973. The shop provides sewing, draperies, mattress work, shoe repair, furniture renovation, and orthopedic appliance making for hospital patients.
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Willard’s
Gabe
Willard State Hospital Fetes United Fund Success
Willard State Hospital wraps up the 1973 United Fund Campaign with a record total of 1706 20 dollars, surpassing the goal by over 40000 and more than doubling 1972 contributions. Campaign team members John McCauley William Serrett and Dorothy Moses thank supporters. The funds aid 20 United Fund agencies across Seneca County.
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United Fund
Willard State Hospital
John McCauley
William Serrett
Dorothy Moses
Willard
Seneca County
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Willard's Recreation Center
Knotting
Alta E. Boyer
Elizabeth
Mexico City
Acapul
Ovid
Jester and
Doris Covert
W.S.H
United Fund Campaign
T-burg Card & Gift Shop
Dick LeBeau
Ithaca
Anny
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