Dates of Distinction: January

Happy New Year!

Today on the blog, Ellen, one of our wonderful volunteer coordinators is sharing some very exciting and fun days in the month of January. I hope they will inspire a few of your letters and cards!

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The flower of the month is the Carnation and the birthstone is the Garnet.

January is INTERNATIONAL CREATIVITY MONTH!!

Special dates in the month of January:

January 2 - Swiss Cheese Day

January 4 - Spaghetti Day

January 5 - Bird Day

January 8 - Bubble Bath Day

January 14 - Dress Up Your Pet Day

January 19 - Popcorn Day

January 20 - Penguin Awareness Day

January 21 - Hugging Day**

January 23 - Handwriting Day

January 27 - Chocolate Cake Day

January 29 - Puzzle Day

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Wishing you all a safe and Happy New Year, and special wishes to those volunteers celebrating a birthday in January!

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