The Friends of South Shore Hospital Activities
- Fundraising programs, including special events and raffles.
- Scholarship program for high school seniors interested in pursuing health care careers.
- Social activities, such as organized trips, luncheons, and cultural events.
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An Evening with the Authors Thursday, Dec. 11, 5–8 p.m., The Cottage Shop, 56 Fogg Road, South Weymouth
Join The
Friends of South Shore Hospital LINKS committee and authors Joan
Drescher, The Moon Balloon and illustrator of On Wings of
Light; Anne Barry Jolles, Rise and Shine Anytime – Simple
questions to wake up your life; Maggie Melanson, Fly Fit;
and Beth Veneto, Ginger Betty. Have your book signed by the
author while you enjoy light refreshments and browsing. Evening
includes drawing for baseball autographed Call (781) 340-4170 for more information. Book Drive for South Shore Hospital Children’s Library Barnes & Noble customers can support the new
Children’s Library at the South Shore Hospital through the annual
Holiday Book Drive, taking place at both the Hingham Many Holiday Book Drive recipients have been schools, libraries, literacy organizations, family social service agencies and homeless centers. This year, Barnes & Noble Braintree, located at 150 Granite Street and Barnes & Noble Hingham, located at the Derby Street Shoppes will be collecting books for LINKS (Leaders Involving a New Kind of Support), a non-profit organization and a member of the Friends of South Shore Hospital, which is sponsoring the new South Shore Hospital Children’s Library. LINKS members will be present to wrap purchases for the holiday on Saturday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Dec.7 at the Hingham store. Members will also be wrapping at the Braintree store location on Monday, Dec.22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23. Cash donations to support the LINKS charitable program are welcome. |
Charitable Shops
The Friends of South Shore Hospital operates three charitable gift shops.
All shops proceeds are donated to the hospital to benefit programs for patients and their
families.
The Shops are primarily staffed by volunteers. Members of The Friends
who are interested
in volunteering at one or more of the shops should call
781-340-8242 or e-mail volunteers@sshosp.org.
Please include your name and address so we may send you a volunteer application
packet.
The Friendly Gift Shop is located in the hospital's main lobby at 55 Fogg Road. This shop features fresh flowers, gifts, balloons, greeting cards, infant and women's clothing, plush toys, games, books, photo frames, lotions, and other gift items for patients, visitors, and staff. Candy, stamps, and other conveniences are also available in this shop. The Friendly Shop is open Mondays-Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m. Call 781-340-8667.
The Cottage Shop is located at 56 Fogg Road across from the hospital's South Entrance. Inside this charming Cape Cod style home are a tempting array of home and garden accessories, women's and children's clothing, candles, lotions, note cards, framed prints, furniture, jewelry, and the latest Vera Bradley™ designer bags and totes. The Cottage Shop is open Mondays-Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The Shop is closed on Sundays during the summer. Call 781-340-8740.
Gentle Beginnings at South Shore Hospital™ is located in the hospital's maternity center. This boutique offers a full array of products for breastfeeding mothers, including breast pumps, nursing bras, nursing pillows, nipple shields, resource books, and related items. Individuals who are experienced in lactation care staff the shop. The shop is open daily, from noon to 4 p.m. and as needed to meet mothers' needs. Call 781-340-3470.