BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Hospital Guild gathered for a luncheon recently to recognize the volunteer commitments of 29 members representing nearly 7,100 hours of service.

The following volunteers were recognized: Tanya Allen, Marjorie Blaney, Peter Bollen, Denise Borgeson, David Croteau, Eileen Croteau, Terry Curns, Bonnie Douglass, James Fallon, Diana Fallon, Sheryl Field, Jeff Hanscom, Emily Hammerle, Mary Herland, Ann Ineson, Jean, Kobrock, James Knox, Barbara MacLean, Ellia Manners, Sherry Morrison, Linda Neilson, Mary Ann Poel, Elna Stone, Tom Stone, Susan Strong, Jack Sunders, Fern Twitchell, Donald Wright and Sandra Weygandt.

Volunteers received lapel pins in recognition of volunteered hours between 100 and 249, 250 and 500, and more than 500 hours. Hours are based on a fiscal year.

The guild is a nonprofit organization that supports the Bridgton Hospital with philanthropic endeavors that include the Twitchell Café, located on the hospital campus, and the Thrift Shop, located on Main Street, adjacent to Reny’s.

Each year at the annual meeting, the guild presents a check to Bridgton Hospital to purchase medical equipment that the hospital has identified as urgently needed. In 2011, the guild presented its largest annual gift, $42,000, which was used for the purchase of rehabilitation equipment for the expanded Swing Bed Rehabilitation area on the inpatient unit.

New members are always encouraged. Membership applications are available at the Twitchell Café or Thrift Shop or by going to www.bridgtonhospital.org.