There are some needs in the Mansion that I need to attend to, and could use some help.

Wayne’s reclining chair broke and had to be thrown out, he needs a new one and I ordered him a new one this morning from Amazon, they will deliver it in several days. It cost $400.

Ruth needs some flat dress wedding slippers, they arrived today. She also asked for two erasers and a notepad to write her poetry in.

Tim is recovering from a leg amputation and is having trouble walking. I asked him why, and he said if he stands up, his pants trousers won’t stay up. He is embarrassed to stand up, something he urgently needs to do.

I ordered two pairs of sweat pants xx-large with elastic belts. He can stand up now.

Ellen loves her dolls very much, and is upset that they have no socks. I ordered some socks today, $10 for a dozen pairs.

G, a new resident at the Mansion, has no warm weather shoes or blouses. I ordered several from Amazon.

The plans for Ruth and Wayne’s Commitment Ceremony on May 15 are moving forward. Thanks for the dress, shirts and favors. I ordered $200 worth of flowers, an am negotiating for a two-tiered wedding cake and cupcakes.

I’m hiring a musician to play at the ceremony. A calligrapher/friend has offered to write up a Commitment Ceremony certificate. No charge.

Wayne asked for some sports books in large print. They are on the way.

I need to get a stand/reading light/magnifying glass for one of the upstairs residents, an avid reader who can no longer read without magnifying help.

P has no spring jacket, and J’s blanket has been damaged, she needs a new one.

Your support would be appreciated during this busy time. You can contribute via Paypal, [email protected] or by check, Jon Katz, Mansion Fund, P.O. Box 205, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816.