The Methodist Medical Center Service League members will hold their 61st annual Gift Show Saturday, November 5, 2011 in the lobby of the Methodist Atrium, 900 Main St., from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

The Service League Gift Show is known for its high quality handmade items at reasonable prices. A wide variety of clothing for infants and toddler clothes to size 4, toys, hand made doll clothes, fashionable jewelry, holiday decorations and party items, gift-wrap and stationery, interesting gift baskets, and everlasting silk floral arrangements make it easy to complete holiday shopping in one stop. Antiques and collectibles are also offered at affordable prices.

Home baked goods are offered on the lower level as well as a Gourmet Section featuring homemade candies.

All proceeds from the Gift Show support patient care services at Methodist Medical Center. Most recently, contributions to the Foundation from the activities of the Service League have supported complimentary patient transportation, mobile mammography services and upgrades to equipment and technology in the newborn nursery.

Since 1952, the Service League of Methodist Medical Center has raised and donated over $6 million to enhance programs and patient services at Methodist. In addition to the annual gift show, the Methodist Service League operates the hospital’s gift and flower shop for the convenience of patients, visitors, and employees. Workshop volunteers also sew turbans and headscarves used by cancer patients and special “heart” pillows given to patients who have undergone heart surgery at Methodist.