14 When you embark on your end-of-life journey, how will you spend your precious time? Where will you stay along the way? Who will provide you with care and comfort? The goal of hospice is to make sure your final journey is what you want it to be. As with all trips, information is the starting point. To learn more, contact <strong>Hospice</strong> & Palliative <strong>Care</strong> at 315-735-6484 or 1-800-317-5661 or visit our website at www.hospicecareinc.org.
THE COMMUNITY S<strong>UP</strong>PORT CENTER OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE, INC. MANAGING LIFE CHANGES BEREAVEMENT GRO<strong>UP</strong>S ■ What About Me? For children ages 5-12 ■ What About Me? Herkimer County ■ Teens Grieve, Too: For teenagers ages 13-19 ■ Share Group: For those who have had a child die through miscarriage, still- birth, SIDS ■ Oneida County Passages for newly bereaved adults ■ Herkimer County Passages ■ Madison County Passages ■ Journey Together: Provides social activities for the bereaved ■ <strong>Hospice</strong> Walkers at Sangertown Square ■ Herkimer <strong>Hospice</strong> Walkers at HCCC ■ Passages in the Boonville Area ■ Adult Parental Loss: For adults whose parent has died SAVE THE DATE… "Light Up A Life" – November 14 – December 24, 2004 Remember a loved one this holiday season by hanging your personalized tag at one of <strong>Hospice</strong>’s ten tree locations. Memorial Walk – February 12, 2005 A walk, in memory of a specially selected family, held at Sangertown Square Mall complete with entertainment and a remembrance ceremony. Epicurean Delight – April 10, 2005 Thirty of the area’s finest restaurants offer samples to nearly 600 guests in addition to an elaborate drawing, live auction, and entertainment from 6-9 pm. HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE, INC. S<strong>UP</strong>PORT GRO<strong>UP</strong>S FOR ILLNESS ■ Caring Parents: For parents with an ill child ■ Rainbow I – For any ill child (not just cancer) ■ Rainbow II – For any child dealing with any type of illness within the family These three groups meet the second Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Regional Cancer Center ■ I Can Cope – a four-week educational series for cancer patients and families for Herkimer County. Call 866-3330, ext. 140 for more information. IN-HOME COUNSELING FOR SENIORS For seniors experiencing any of these life changes: ■ Any type of illness (whether first diagnosed, chronic, or terminal) ■ Death of a relative, friend, or a beloved pet ■ <strong>Care</strong>giving role ■ Nursing home placement of a spouse ■ Retirement ■ Relocation – a recent move to an apartment, adult home, assisted living facility, or with other family members. These same services are provided for individuals 60 years and younger in our office. Memorial Golf Tournament – June 27, 2005 Held at the Skenandoa Golf Club in Clinton (shotgun start at 1pm), this golf outing attracts over 100 golfers to an event held on a perfect summer day with drawings, a live auction, and prizes for everyone. Don’t forget to mark your calendars with these very important dates! For more information on these events, please contact the Development Office at 735-6484, extension 250. "Light Up A Life" DONATION CARD PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION _____$10 _____$25 _____$50 _____other Select Only One: ❑ In Memory Of or ❑ In Honor Of: ___________________________________________________ ________________________ Gift From (Your Name):________________________________________________________ Street: ______________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________State:________Zip :________________ ❑ No acknowledgement is necessary or ❑ Please send an acknowledgement to the person listed below: Name:______________________________________________________________________ Street: ______________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________State:________Zip :________________ Please return to "Light Up A Life", PO Box 5, New Hartford, NY 13413 Please place my personalized tag on a Holiday Tree located at: ❑ Sangertown Square Mall, New Hartford ❑ AmeriCU Credit Union, Rome ❑ Oneida Savings Bank, Oneida ❑ Oneida Savings Bank, Hamilton ❑ Kinney Drugs, Old Forge ❑ Wal-Mart, Herkimer ❑ Little Falls Antique Center West Mill Shops, Little Falls 15
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