As the holdiay seaon approaches, the Rotary Club of DeQuincy is asking area givers to add a special group to their list again this year, senior citizens from area care centers.

For the 6th year, the Rotary Club of DeQuincy is asking the public to help fill 200 gift bags for nursing home residents.

Wish list items include body soaps and wrapped soaps, books (large print), pens, pencils, scarves, hats, gloves, no-slip socks, coloring books, colors and other coloring supplies, puzzle books, Christmas window clings, unbreakable decor for nursing home rooms and doors, pocket kleenex, combs, Fruit of the Loom colored t-shirts and sweatshirts, new stuffed animals or monetary donations.

Please, no candy or medical items.

Items may be dropped off at the DeQuincy News office or Sabine Bank no later than Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Or, you may call Rotary Club of DeQuincy members Jeffra Wise DeViney at 337-912-5063 or Crystal Chambers Nix at 337-485-1583 to pledge your support or get more information.