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Oct 17, 2011, 2:20 PM
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Phyllis Rauch collecting warm things for Ancianos of Nestipac
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Phyllis Rauch of Los Dos B&B in Nestipac (near Jocotopec) is planning the Nestipac Posada for the Ancianos (old folks) coming up in December. I have packed one very large plastic bag full of blankets, sweaters, lap robes, a little jewelry, shawls, mostly new - a few things washed. You would be amazed what you can find in your closets! Don't wait tool long - close to the holidays everyone gets busy.
She is collecting gifts, or any form of support now in anticipation of a large group - this is a poor area. Here is a link to her website which has a map of her location. http://losdosmexico.com/mapE.html She will do pickups (and so will I) if you can't make it out that far. From Phyllis: "Two years ago, sitting on plastic chairs in the street, about 20 oldsters received a blanket or a 2nd hand sweater; we drank cokes, and a couple of the older women sang or offered a poem.
Last year attendees zoomed up to over 80, plus shut-ins. Agroup of young folks provided wonderful entertainment, and the neighborhood cooked up a large pot of hot chocolate which we served with pan dulce. The party was held in the front courtyard of the Nestipac church, admitting only the oldsters and helpers.
Given the economic situation, my main concern this year is presents. If you'd enjoy purchasing a blanket, sweater, piñata (filled), 2nd hand sweater, poncho, socks, glove, whatever, that's great! If you prefer donating cash, we have been able to negotiate some great discounts, such as the store in Joco that last year sold sweaters at 20 pesos each! Cashwould also help with with food, drink etc.
In 2010, after interviewing two of the women, I learned that neither of them had ever had a real Christmas present as children, so I gave them each a little doll.I could tell by the look on the faces of the others, that they also would have liked a toy.So, small dolls also welcome.
The projected date is likely to be during the week before Christmas and New Years. If you would also like to come by and share a cuppa, you'd be most welcome.You could also help handing out presents, etc.
Please send me an email: rauchlosdos@yahoo.com or phone (387) 763-0657. We will offer pick-up locally if you can't bring things to my house. In gratitude and friendship, Phyllis Rauch".
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