What to Bring To Magnolia Creek
We recommend that you bring a limited amount of clothing and personal belongings, at most 2 suitcases and 1 carry-on. (Please make sure each item of luggage has an identifying tag on it.) We request that you bring as few valuables as possible (e.g. jewelry, cameras) as Magnolia Creek will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. You will have a bedside nightstand with a lock.
What We Provide
- Each room is furnished with a comfortable bed, nightstand, dresser, and closet space for clothing. We provide linens and towels.
- There are laundry facilities available for residents to use on specified days of the week. We provide detergent and fabric softener.
- Our resident den is furnished with a computer with Internet access and a private phone line for use during personal and free time. Local and domestic long distance calls are free.
Recommended Clothing
Life at Magnolia-Creek is based on a home-like environment, so staff and residents are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably, yet appropriately. Many activities take place on the property, so you will want to wear comfortable clothes.
- Casual clothing appropriate for the time of year (shorts, lightweight skirts and pants in the summer; heavier pants, jeans and sweats in the winter)
- Lightweight jacket and/or sweater
- Heavier coat or jacket for winter months
- Hiking boots and/or tennis shoes (Bring at least two pairs of outdoor shoes, in case of muddy weather.)
- Dress, skirt, and/or nice pair of pants for some of the outings
- Sunglasses and hat or visor for outside activities
Recommended Personal Items
- Identification card (e.g., driver's license), credit card, and insurance card
- Small amount of money (less than $200) for spending on outings. You are responsible for the management of your own monies and funds.
- One week's supply of current medications in their original containers in a sealed envelope from your pharmacy.
- Residents are encouraged to bring any and or all of the following items for comfort: favorite pillow, blanket, stuffed animal(s), photos, books and music.
- If you smoke, you may bring cigarettes to smoke during designated times in designated areas. Please bring enough cigarettes to last your entire stay as you will not be allowed to purchase cigarettes on outings.
Things to Leave At Home
- Laptop computers (we have a computer available for resident use)
- Non-prescription medications, vitamins, diet pills, diuretics, laxatives, stool softeners
- Artificial sweeteners or water flavoring packets
- Fashion magazines
- Food, beverages, gum, candy
- Scissors, pocketknives, letter openers, sharp craft tools
- Aerosol hairspray or deodorant