Rochester's Community Wishbook

Monday and Wednesday webinars in November. Click on Special Events for subjects and specific dates.

Charity Events in November: Support Children & Families Gala 11/1, Empty Bowls (Handmade) and Great Soups, Pickleball and Paddle. 
See SPECIAL EVENTS for details.

A few copies of the fully indexed printed 2025 Community Wishbook are available to the first readers to reply to wishbook.roc@gmail.com. Please use FREE WISHBOOK as your subject line.

The Greece Ecumenical Food shelf needs help. Top items on their list are chunky style soup, baking mixes, flavored noodle mixes, and condiments. Any nonperishable food items will do. Donations can be dropped off Mondays 9 to 11, Tuesdays 11 to noon, Wednesdays 5 to 6, and Saturdays from 10 to 11 AM at 500 Maiden Ln. Thank you for helping our neighbors.

• Greet patients and visitors; escort them to their destination in the hospital
• Visit with patients – provide companionship by chatting, playing a game, sharing a hobby, etc.
• Assist staff in a unit (i.e., Physical Therapy, Palliative Care, Emergency Department, etc.) – help check patients in, visit with patients, help restock supplies
• Offer comfort amenities (blankets, pillows, water) to patients and families during waiting periods
• Transport items from one department to another – saves patients from long wait times
• Teen Volunteer Opportunities: summer program (July-August) for ages 14+; register in May
• Free parking for all volunteers