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Catharines Rotary Ribfest - August 1st-4th Tickets Sold 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000

1 ews July 2014 Edition Five Vehicles to be Won on Monday, August 4th Buy your tickets today: Hospice Niagara call ( ) walk in (403 Ontario Street, Unit #2) fax ( ) front lawn - July 3rd-August 4th St. Catharines Classic Car Show - July 5th Prince Charles Medical Centre - July 14th-18th St. Catharines Rotary Ribfest - August 1st-4th Tickets Sold 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 6,995 5 Car Draw Hotline For all of the draw details visit

The 2013-2014 Annual Report is Now Available Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June

Hospice Niagara would like to thank and congratulate the following staff members on their commitment to the organization: ANNUAL

service) The 2013-2014 Annual Report highlighting our accomplishments is now available online.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2014 Swing Hard to Live Strong Golf Tournament for Hospice Niagara.

Thank you to Amy Datema, the Committee Chair, and all of the committee members (pictured below) and volunteers who made this day

2 The Annual Report is Now Available Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 19th. At the AGM, three staff members were recognized for their years of service. Hospice Niagara would like to thank and congratulate the following staff members on their commitment to the organization: ANNUAL REPORT 13/14 Leanne Doyle (5 years of service) absent from the photo Jeff Devlaming (5 years of service) Amy Uramowski (5 years of service) The Annual Report highlighting our accomplishments is now available online. Please click the image to the left to view the Report. Swing Hard to Live Strong Golf Tournament Raises $20,000! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2014 Swing Hard to Live Strong Golf Tournament for Hospice Niagara. It was a great day for golfing and Royal Niagara provided a spectacular venue. Thank you to Amy Datema, the Committee Chair, and all of the committee members (pictured below) and volunteers who made this day possible. Among the many highlights of the tournament were the golfer photos with the Niagara Airbus helicopter! Thanks again to everyone who sponsored the tournament, donated a prize, or provided services that added to the golfer experience. All funds raised at the tournament will support Hospice Niagara s programs and services.

Upcoming Bereavement Support Programs Family Bereavement Support Program Saturday mornings, September 20th to November 1st at Hospice Niagara The Family Bereavement Support Program is a peer support

The group will primarily focus on how to best help your children grieve. It is strongly recommended that parents and/or guardians attend.

Adolescent Bereavement Support Program Wednesday evenings, October 1st to November 5th at Hospice Niagara The Adolescent Bereavement Support Program is a peer support program for adolescents (ages

3 Upcoming Bereavement Support Programs Family Bereavement Support Program Saturday mornings, September 20th to November 1st at Hospice Niagara The Family Bereavement Support Program is a peer support program for those in the Niagara Region whose loved one has died. Children (ages 6-10), Pre-teens (ages 11 13) and parents and/or guardians of the children are invited to attend. The group will primarily focus on how to best help your children grieve. It is strongly recommended that parents and/or guardians attend. The program provides an opportunity for children to remember, validate and commemorate the death of their loved one with others their own age. The program is six weeks in length. Adolescent Bereavement Support Program Wednesday evenings, October 1st to November 5th at Hospice Niagara The Adolescent Bereavement Support Program is a peer support program for adolescents (ages years of age). The program provides an opportunity for adolescents to remember, validate and commemorate the death of their loved one. Grief Circle St. Catharines ~ Thursday evenings, September 11th to October 30th at Hospice Niagara (there is currently a wait list for this group) Welland~ Fall Dates to be Determined Grief Circle is a peer support program for adults in the Niagara Region who have experienced the death of a significant loved one. The eight week peer support program will focus on the grief journey and reconciling what was to what will be. Topics include: grief and mourning, grief symptoms, memories, self care, the six needs of mourning, and the grief journey. All of our programs are run by trained Hospice Niagara volunteers. Please register for all the bereavement support programs by contacting Melissa Penner, Bereavement Advisor at ext. 233 or mpenner@hospiceniagara.ca. Visit Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery in July and Support Hospice Niagara Visit Rosewood Estates Winery and Meadery in Beamsville for wine tastings during July and all proceeds will be donated to Hospice Niagara. Tastings are $5 for a flight of four wines. Rosewood was built on a foundation of beekeeping and European heritage. Today, Rosewood creates distinctive vineyard-inspired wines, natural honey and, as Niagara s first winery-meadery, handcrafted, innovative meads. Made from the fermentation of honey and water, mead or honey wine is the earliest known form of consumable alcohol. Rosewood vineyards are sustainably farmed. With more than 75 years of experience, the team practices natural and sustainable beekeeping to ensure strong and healthy hives. Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery 4352 Mountainview Road in Beamsville

Zumbathon in Memory of Charlene Gaudet Raises $900 Thank you to Pamela St.

The event was held in Beamsville on June 1st and featured live percussionists and a fun-filled day of Zumba!

Hospice Niagara Creates a New Perennial Garden A new perennial garden was created at Hospice Niagara in June honouring the estate wishes and donation of former

Hospice Niagara would like to thank the Master Gardeners of Niagara for volunteering their expertise in planning and selecting plants for this new garden.

4 Zumbathon in Memory of Charlene Gaudet Raises $900 Thank you to Pamela St. Pierre (pictured here with Carol) for hosting a Zumba Party in support of Hospice Niagara. The event was held in Beamsville on June 1st and featured live percussionists and a fun-filled day of Zumba! Thanks to everyone who participated and made this day a success. All funds raised from this event will be used to support our programs and services. Hospice Niagara Creates a New Perennial Garden A new perennial garden was created at Hospice Niagara in June honouring the estate wishes and donation of former resident, Hilde Guggi. Hospice Niagara would like to thank the Master Gardeners of Niagara for volunteering their expertise in planning and selecting plants for this new garden. Thanks also to those who helped including Claire Theijsmeijer, Alan and Barb Large, Rose Setosta, Joan Jones and Diana Jones from the Master Gardeners, Hospice Niagara volunteers Nan Spencer and Margaret Kalageropoulos, and the youthful team who enthusiastically helped cut sod and move five yards of topsoil: Kevin and Michael Nolan, dad Alan Nolan and friend Ethan. Thanks also to Rice Road Greenhouses and Allen s Landscape Supply Depot Inc. for providing substantial discounts for perennials, topsoil and mulch to help establish this garden.

M & M Meat Shops in Welland Hosts Recipe for Happiness On June 14th, M&M Meat Shops in Welland hosted a fun summer BBQ in support of Hospice Niagara.

Thank you to everyone at M&M Meat Shops for organizing the BBQ and to those who stopped by for lunch!

There will be live music, door prizes and of course great food.

Donations are welcome and 5 Car Draw tickets will be available. Thanks to the generous sponsors of this event, Thorold Foodland and DeRose Brothers.

Indulge in great food and wine while exploring the impressive landscape at the new and spectacular Mike Weir Winery.

5 M & M Meat Shops in Welland Hosts Recipe for Happiness On June 14th, M&M Meat Shops in Welland hosted a fun summer BBQ in support of Hospice Niagara. Through this wonderful event, $500 was raised in support of our programs and services. Thank you to everyone at M&M Meat Shops for organizing the BBQ and to those who stopped by for lunch! Save the Date Thorold Foodland BBQ - Saturday, July 26th Join us for a Bistro Style BBQ on Saturday, July 26th at Foodland in Thorold from 10am to 3pm. There will be live music, door prizes and of course great food. Prices are as follows: $4 for a hamburger, pop/water and a treat or $3 for a hot dog, pop/water and a treat. Donations are welcome and 5 Car Draw tickets will be available. Thanks to the generous sponsors of this event, Thorold Foodland and DeRose Brothers. TASTE of the Harvest - Saturday, September 13th Tickets are on sale now! Indulge in great food and wine while exploring the impressive landscape at the new and spectacular Mike Weir Winery. Some of the delicious food and wine stations you will experience include: Mike Weir Wines, Stoney Ridge Estate Winery, 100Marks Wine, Niagara College Teaching Brewery, Dillon s Distillery, BenchMark Restaurant, The Yellow Pear, The Garrison House, Della Terra and Sweetie Pies! Saturday, September 13th at 7pm Mike Weir Winery 4041 Locust Lane, Beamsville, ON $100 per person / $95 before September 1st (includes taxes) Tickets are now available by calling ext Thank you to our sponsors. Please visit our website for the most up to date listing of sponsors and food and beverage vendors.

Our Wish List If you are interested in donating an item from our wish list, please contact Alicia Merry, Community Relations Manager at 905-984-8766 ext.

6 Our Wish List If you are interested in donating an item from our wish list, please contact Alicia Merry, Community Relations Manager at ext. 230 to ensure your item meets our needs, as well as our health and safety guidelines. Make a Donation Advanced Wireless Video Baby Monitor Baby Wipes Portable CD Players (2) Fabric Softener Sheets (unscented) Floor Lamp 7 x 10 Journal Sketch Books Kitchen Aid Ice Cream Maker Nail Care Supplies (files, clippers, etc.) New Hanging Refrigerator Thermometer Nintendo Wii U Video Games for children & teens Allerease Pillow Covers with Zippers 19 x 25 (20) Scrapbook Decorating Supplies (i.e. stickers, embellishments) New, Battery Powered, Tympanic (Ear) Thermometer (1) Large, Coloured, New Bath Towels Canadian Tire Money Washi Tape (colours and patterns that are teen friendly) Wireless Headphones (2) Ribbon 1.5 and 3.5 in various colours and patterns Grief Support Books (a list detailing titles needed is available upon request) Recent Supporters May 2014 To view, click here How to Access Our Community Services Hospice Niagara aims to ensure that everyone in the Region who needs our services has access to them. We provide service to individuals and families in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie, and Lincoln. We also serve Niagara-on-the-Lake, in co-operation with the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care Service, and West Lincoln and Grimsby, in co-operation with McNally House Hospice and Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers. Referrals Referrals can be made by one s self or by anyone, including (but not limited to) family members, Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), health care professionals, clergy, friends or neighbours, with permission of the individual. The process to become a resident or client of the Shared Care Team is directed by CCAC. Please call or ask your CCAC Case Manager if you require assistance with this. Contact Us Hospice Niagara - The Stabler Centre 403 Ontario Street, Unit 2 St. Catharines, ON L2N 1L5 T: F: E: info@hospiceniagara.ca Niagara Falls Office: MacBain Community Centre 7150 Montrose Road Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N ext. 229 (please call to book an appointment) Welland Office: Prince Charles Medical Centre 555 Prince Charles Drive Welland, ON L3C 6B5 T: F:

Hospice Niagara Staff Carol Nagy Executive Director Debbie Bourdages Personal Support Worker Ruth Ann Ciesla Debbie Costa Barbara Cowell Executive Assistant Andrea Crompton Community Relations

7 Hospice Niagara Staff Carol Nagy Executive Director Debbie Bourdages Personal Support Worker Ruth Ann Ciesla Debbie Costa Barbara Cowell Executive Assistant Andrea Crompton Community Relations Associate Melissa DeBeau Financial Administrative Associate Jeff Devlaming Personal Support Worker Leanne Doyle Marnie Engel Community Programs Volunteer Coordinator Patrick Engel Chef Jessica Estabrooks Volunteer & Administrative Coordinator Diane Fahlman Legacy Associate Jim Horsthuis Community Programs Manager Dorothy Hunse Psycho-Spiritual Advisor Dr. Brian Kerley Medical Director Drew Melmoth Alicia Merry Community Relations Manager Kate Murrell Administrative Assistant Barb Nolan Coordinator of Day Hospice Perry Patterson Personal Support Worker Melissa Penner Bereavement Advisor Anne Marie Proctor Janice Rawlings Diane Reid Palliative Care Consultant Margaret Reid Coordinator of Volunteer Development Cathy Schwenker Danielle Selman Sue Shipley Palliative Care Consultant Laurie Straw Director of Care Amy Uramowski Hospice Niagara - North Palliative Shared Care Team Dr. Galina Arvinte Palliative Physician Carma Pollock Nurse Clinician Cheryl Rothwell Clinical Navigator & Client Services Coordinator Geoff Straw Psychosocial/Bereavement Clinician Hospice Niagara - South Palliative Shared Care Team Sue Battersby-Campbell Palliative Nurse Practitioner Maria Becker Psycho-Spiritual Clinician Clare Braun Psychosocial/Bereavement Clinician Susan DeCicco Clinical Navigator & Client Services Coordinator Dr. Debbie Dooler Palliative Physician If you no longer wish to receive s from Hospice Niagara, you can opt out at any time. info@hospiceniagara.ca and place Unsubscribe in the subject line of the . Charitable Registration #: RR0001.

Bruno Perrier, Manager, Community Engagement and Volunteer Relations

Bruno Perrier, Manager, Community Engagement and Volunteer Relations As we are approaching the end of another summer and I reflect on the past few months, it s hard to believe that we have accomplished so much in such a short period of time. The house has been hustling