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Fisher Houses in the U.S.

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Leisure Activities

Special Services & Supplies

 


LEISURE ACTIVITIES

CABLE T.V.
Kids at Playground

Cable T.V. is free of charge to residents. You will find your remote for your T.V. on top of your T.V. armoire. We have a listing of cable services and programs located in the T.V. armoire in the living room.

LIBRARY

We have a wonderful selection of books in our living room, which includes children's books. Feel free to borrow from our library; however, be sure to put all the books that you have borrowed in their appropriate space before you check out.

VIDEOS

We have a number of children's videos that you may check out from the manager.

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Picture of back yard We have a variety of outdoor game and sports equipment, i.e., soccer and basketballs, crochet and badminton. For preschoolers we have a wading pool and youthful outdoor toys. A grill is also outdoors for your pleasure. Please ask the manager for any of the above items.

WHEATON PLAZA (from Forest Glen House)

    Take Montgomery RIDE ON No. 4 to Connecticut and Knowles. Transfer onto Bus No. 35 to Wheaton Plaza. Reverse when coming back to Fisher House.

    Fisher House II

    1. Bonnette Taxi Service (301) 422-2686 or 2687
    2. Super Shuttle to BWI 24 hours everyday (301) 590-0000
      The address for Fisher House II (for Taxi pick-up only - NOT mail) is:

      Bldg. 55 at Dahlia and 14th St on WRAMC post.

      Telephone No.: (202) 356-7564 + your extention

    SPECIAL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
    AVAILABLE AT FISHER HOUSE

    PLEASE CHECK WITH OUR MANAGER DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS IF YOU NEED ANY OF THE ITEMS/SERVICES LISTED BELOW.

    FOR SALE: We have T-shirts and sweatshirts for sale with the Fisher House logo. Sizes for adults range from small to extra large. For children we have small and medium. Various colors and designs are available Please see the manager for prices. All proceeds go to benefit the Fisher House.

    FOR LOAN: These items must be checked out of the office and returned when you are done; you are responsible for their safe keeping while they are checked out to you. Please check them out during office hours.

    Heating pad, hair dryeers, breast pump, night lights, wedge pillow, super strollers (for children up to 40 pounds), movie cassettes, umbrellas, and refrigerator for medication.

    Also available are: roll-away beds, cribs, highchairs, irons, ironing board and charcoal grill (you must provide the charcoal and lighter fluid).

    MAIL AND PHONE SERVICE
      If you will be here long-term and would like to receive mail, please have your mail addressed to:

       

          WRAMC
          Fisher House (DPCA)
          6825 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
          Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
          Attn: Your Name

          *Please Note: Mark appropriately as FH I or FH II.

      UPS/FedEx
      The address to have packages and/or flowers delivered:

      FH I          FH II
      WRAMC Fisher House I
      Forest Glen Annex
      Bldg. 173
      Stephen Sitter Avenue
      Silver Spring, MD 20910
               WRAMC FIsher House II
      6825 Georgia Ave. NW
      Bldg. 55 (14th and Dahlia St.)
      Washington, DC 20307-5001

      RECEIVING PHONE CALLS

        In order to have your phone turned on, a $20.00 deposit is required at check-in. Upon checking-out, you will receive what is left of your $20.00 deposit, or the entire amount if your balance is 0. All main post calls are free, all local calls and operator assisted calls are 50¢ each. All long distance calls will be paid by the user. Phone bills are paid each time you renew your rent. Copies are obtained by the Manager of the Fisher House. Please let the manager know in advance when you will be going to the Guest House to renew your rent.

        The Fisher I House phone number is: (301) 295-7374 ext.___
        The Fisher II House phone number is: (202) 356-7564 ext.___