Relda’s Legacy The Northland Hospice & Palliative Care team first met Relda Bast on August 4, 2006 when she came to the Olivia White Hospice Home. Relda would frequently been seen holding the hand of another resident to give them support and chatting with the caregivers. One of her favorite pastimes was playing cards and one would often find her at the dining table playing cards with her daughter or a caregiver. Northland Hospice encourages all residents and their family members at the home to individualize and decorate their room. Relda’s room became a cozy comfortable haven filled with craft materials and her prized collection of dolls. A bulletin board held pictures and notes from family members. Over the course of the next seven months, Relda would diligently work on her crafts. One of her favorite pastimes was making beaded ornaments. It was always such fun to visit with her and have her explain how each ornament was created. She took such pride and delight in sharing her talent with others. Her talent extended to each of the hospice staff and the hospice volunteers as she made and presented each one in attendance at the April 2007 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon with a red and white beaded heart ornament. Seven months after Relda came to OWHH, she graduated from hospice services. Relda was proof that being referred to hospice does not mean giving up hope or that one’s life is going to end soon. As her health improved, she moved to The Peaks in their Assisted Living facility. I would frequently see her in the library chatting with her new friends. Relda died on September 5, 2007 after retuning to the OWHH for just 24 hours. During her last hours, I was blessed to be able to spend a short time at her bedside. I held her hand and thanked her for making the ornaments and for allowing Northland Hospice the honor of caring for her. Even in her weakened state, she softly said, “You’re welcome.” Then she said, “I will be watching over you.” Each member of our hospice family that possesses an ornament from Relda will always think of her when they hang their ornament on their wall or on their holiday tree. Thanks Relda for sharing your heart with all of us. - Charlene Taylor, CEO
November December 2007 January 2008 November is National Hospice Month in this issue A Message from our CEO: Do You Know....
A Time for Remembering Lights Up the Holidays. Light- A- Life Time
What to Expect When Grieving
Little America Gingerbread Carousel Raffle
Charlie’s
Corner
A Message From Our CEO
Do You Know.......... Do you know the difference between a non-profit hospice and a for-profit hospice? Non-profit hospices, such as Nor thland Hospice, are owned by the people in the community whose family, friends, co-workers and neighbors support and use the organization. A for-profit hospice is owned by outside investors which see their customers as a means to an end – profit for their shareholders. Investor owned companies are measured by the perception of Wall Street and the ability to create wealth for the shareholders. On the other hand, Northland Hospice & Palliative care is community owned. The volunteers, staff members and board members all live and work in our community. We are members of your community and the community will always be a par t of us. In 2008, we will celebrate 25 years of service and our goal has always been to make the lives of those around us more comfortable during their final days. While many for-profit hospice organizations are responsible organizations, the bottom line is still driven by Wall Street. If investors don’t like the company’s performance, it will change and that change means finding more profits. When Northland Hospice recognizes a change is required, it is to improve our services, not as an effort to satisfy investors. When people use Northland Hospice, they decide if we are doing a good job or not. It means a different bottom line – we try to satisfy those in our local communities, not the financial planners of remote investors. The ownership of Northland Hospice and Palliative Care belongs to you, your family, and neighbors. Our Northland Hospice & Palliative Care Board of Volunteer Directors are committed to being the best end-oflife provider in Flagstaff and the surrounding communities. We will continue with our mission and goals to provide quality care to all patients who are eligible, regardless of ability to pay. Your donations will remain in your community. We will continue to move forward with plans to expand and improve our services regardless of the fact that a for-profit corporate owned competitor has arrived in our area. You are our owners and we owe you the BEST! - Charlene Taylor, RN Chief Executive Officer
2
Flagstaff Artist
shonto begay will be showing his work at the riordan building 821 w. riordan rd, flagstaff
november 5 - december 31, 2007 the artist reception will be December 11, 2007 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the paintings will go to benefit Northland hospice
It Must Be Love...... It’s Called Hospice The word hospice means many things to many people. Some can’t see past the death, others see a unique medical model, while others have known the heart of hospice. November is National Hospice Month, a time when local hospices along with the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization try to educate our communities about the heart of hospice. This year’s campaign is focused on hope, love and more. It’s hope and more . . . more than traditional healthcare – it’s providing solutions for difficult times when hope is in question it’s being close in a time of fear, it’s a friend with time to share, it’s laughter in the midst of tears. It’s dignity . . . it’s humanity . . . It’s what we do. It must be love . . . It’s called Hospice. These words from the campaign represent every aspect of our organization and the heart of our staff and volunteers as they have the honor and privilege to walk with others during a vulnerable time in their life. As Northland Hospice celebrates and recognizes National Hospice Month, we encourage you to think of your own hospice story and take the time to share the heart of your hospice experience with someone around you.
Watch for our
2008
Celebrity Dinner
to be held at
FOREST HIGHLANDS September 6
Celebrity Dinner The stars were out for Northland Hospice’s first Celebrity Waiter Dinner on September 8. This intimate event, held at Thornager’s on Kiltie Lane, featured local celebrity waiters (Alice Ferris, Sara Aleman, Melissa Collins, Frank Branham, Tim Kinney, Steve Peru, Rick Krug, Bandra Baecker and Dan Hartman) serving up a lot of fun entertainment along with dinner. Our master of ceremonies, James Anderson of Goalbusters, kept the antics rolling throughout the evening as waiters were challenged to sing karaoke, dance and more. We appreciate all of the support received from our celebrity waiters as well as the additional support received from Dharmesh Vora and Elizabeth Archuleta in making this event a successful fundraiser for the Olivia White Hospice Home Endowment. Charlene Taylor belts it out
Nancy & Joe Gust toast the festivities
Phantom of the Opera, Rick Krug
Lucy, from I Love Lucy, Heather Rogers takes a spin around the floor with Jim Anderson
Wonder Woman, Alice Ferris, to the rescue Ray & Joan White enjoy the antics
HolidayWish List Holiday wishes make me think of two things. The first is a child’s multi-page Christmas list of more things than needed. The second is the wish of many of our patients and their families for just one more holiday or special occasion together. At Northland Hospice, our wish list consists of things that are needed to help our organization run more smoothly. These are things that we want to share with you and give you the opportunity to help our wishes come true so we can better serve or meet the needs of others. • An additional electric menorah for our Light-A-Life display. One that accommodates C7 light bulbs is preferred as those are the lights we use in the rest of the display. • A digital camera is becoming a vital resource in recording the Northland Hospice events and history. It is also important for creating photo staff and volunteer badges. Due to the variety of uses we are looking for a 7-8 mega-pixel camera with a stabilizer, high-resolution, and zoom capabilities. • Plastic or wooden miniatures for sand tray therapy. Our counselors are adding Sand Tray play therapy as a tool to use in session and we need miniatures for the program. • Our Olivia White Hospice Home gardeners have an ongoing wish list at the home. They are currently in need of clippers, weeders, and a new patio set for the back porch. • Keep those gift cards coming for our bereavement library. Our library update is well under way. Through your generous donations we have been able to add many new titles and meet the requests of the individuals we serve. Again thank you to everyone who has been generous enough to fund our wish list items. If you have questions regarding any of the items on the wish list or think you have something that we might find useful, give the office a call at (928) 779-1227. 3
Sharing Life with One Another by Doug Grant, Volunteer Coordinator
NEW PATIENT VOLUNTEERS
Congratulations to all of the members who graduated from the fall hospice patient training class: Jessica Arias, Carol Barker, Darrell Boomgaarden, Harriette Campbell, Teresa Cross, Kristin Decker, Ellie Foster, Ginny Griffith, Donna Hanley, Francie Hassell, Andrea Meronuck , Cayson Morrison, Kathy Nelson, Susanne One Love, Beth Spittal, and Dawn Thomason. Thank you for preparing to share your life with others in this unique and special way! The next training class will be spring, 2008, around the beginning of March.
LIGHT-A-LIFE CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Every Christmas season large numbers of volunteers are needed to help with this most moving fundraiser. Whether it is setting up or taking down trees at Flagstaff Mall, manning the table with a friend, or assisting at the memorial service at city hall, your help is appreciated. All volunteers who participate at the fundraising table need to attend ONE of the one-hour training sessions given at the main office. Sessions will be on the evenings of November 14th and 27th from 6 -7 pm, as well as a day session November 15th from 12-1 pm. Contact us today and be part of this wonderful experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS WELCOME
Many of us have, or know of, someone who has special skills, such as sewing, cooking, hairstyling, gardening, maintenance work, massage therapy, cashiering, etc. Thank you for spreading the word that we are always in need of additional support in these and other areas. You are coordially invited to the first
Christmas
Volunteer Open House
at the Northland Hospice Office December 7, 2007 say ffice 3:30 - 6:30 pm o e th e by LLO, m o C HE e light visit y som enjo ents and aff! d st shm refre riends an f with
4
Thank You to the Hearts and Hands of the Oliva White Hospice Home Gardens by Loni Shapiro, Matster Gardner at the OWHH
Northland Hospice and the Olivia White Hospice Home garden volunteers would like to thank ever yone who donated time and materials to make the gardens beautiful this year. Special thanks goes out to the following: Our wonderful garden volunteers, the master gardener trainees, Coconino High School, the Youth Corp, AmeriCorp, a new group from W.L. GORE, Foxglove Landscaping, the crew from Coconino County Jail/Community Service Program, and Dana Prom Smith and Karen Meyers who donated much needed compost. These individuals and organizations are the heart and hands of the Olivia White Hospice Home garden. Warner’s Nursery again donated 10% of their sales proceeds one day in July. With help and educational materials from Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the Coconino County Extension the day was a big success. This summer we had a fundraising Tea with several local artists donating original watercolors of the garden to be auctioned off – Lynn Overend, Roberta Rogers, Catherine Sickafoose and Mary Swanson. We are also very grateful to the many individuals and organizations that helped make the Tea a great success. We also want to thank all those from Olivia White Home for their support and encouragement. The garden continues to be a “Place of the Heart” with the support of the Flagstaff Community. Many thanks for another successful season; we hope to see you in 2008. “It takes a village.”
Spotlight on Support by Heather Rogers, Fund Development Director
As the year draws to a close and a new year comes into sight, it is a natural time for reflection of days gone by and planning for the time ahead. In doing so, I though of all the things that I could write about in this spotlight on support, but decided the best focus was to say . . .
Thank You! Without your support we would not be thriving, growing, changing and preparing for continued success in northern Arizona. When you share your gift of love, whether packaged in money, time, items, or expertise, you become an integral part of our community of caring. It is through the combined efforts of every supporter that we are able to greatly impact individual lives on a daily basis. As you are filled with the joys of the holiday season and anticipate the coming of a new year, remember we at Northland Hospice are thankful for YOU!
A Time for Remembering Lights Up The Holidays by Heather Rogers, Fund Development Director
“There is something wrong with your Christmas trees,” someone says to the person at the table. “The lights on the bottoms of the trees aren’t on. They aren’t supposed to look like that are they?” Every year this is a common observation during the first days and week of Northland Hospice’s Light-A-Life display at the Flagstaff Mall. Throughout the holiday season these trees are a sight to be seen . . . at first because they are only partially lit up, and in the end because of the love radiating from the lights. “These are no ordinary Christmas Trees,” responds the Hospice volunteer. “Community members, such as yourself, make donations in memory or in honor of a loved one and complete this tag. The tag is hung over a light that is turned on to represent the light they shined in your life.” Being able to remember a loved one in a special way during the holidays is an important holiday tradition. For many it is a time of healing, memories, and reflection about how the person(s) impacted your life. When you make a donation of $50 or more this season, you will receive a special keepsake
ornament. This year we are again offering a clear glass angel or a filigree glass star. A star’s light continues to be seen on earth for years after it has burned out, just as the light of a loved one continues to live in our hearts. New to Light-A-Life this year is the opportunity to remember a favorite pet. The love and companionship of a beloved pet holds a special place in our heart. Understanding the important role pets play in our lives, Northland Hospice is now offering the opportunity to recognize and remember furry, feathered, and scaly family members on our special pet remembrance tree. A special pet keepsake ornament is also available for a donation of $35 or more. The Light-A-Life Trees will be on display at the Flagstaff Mall from November 30 through December 24. You can also find Light-A-Life Trees at Jim Babbitt Ford Lincoln Mercury, our Light-ALife sponsor, the Lite Company of Flagstaff and HodgePodge Thrift Shop beginning November 19. Dedications can also be made at the Nor thland Hospice of f ice or by calling (928) 779-1227.
HodgePodge Reflections by Peter Craven, HodgePodge Manager
It always seems to us that the older one gets, time flows faster and faster. The year has hurried by and the holiday season is already upon us. For anyone involved with hospice, this time of year is particularily poignant with many deep and sometimes conflicting emotions surfacing. In this season of giving, the staff at HodgePodge are reminded of our mission; to accept the gift of donations that are given with such generousity all year long; the invaluable gift of time and effort of our wonderful volunteers, and all those marvelous people who support us by shopping with us. All of this helps to provide our dedicated team of health professionals and social workers to provide hospice services far beyond the expected. Thank you all. P.S. A note for your calendars, the store will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day (Dec. 26th) and New Years Day.
Thank you so much! On August 22, the Dog Haus generously donated a percentage of their daily proceeds to Northland Hospice.
Thank you for your continued support of Northland Hospice! 5
The Grief Process by Katy Montoya, LMSW
Several years ago, a CEO of a large organization came in to see me for grief support after some prodding from family and friends. She explained to me that she simply felt she did not have the time to be sad, much less “go through” a grief process. Fearing that a recent decline in overall personal health was related to her grief, she bravely brought in her planner and sat with me, pen in hand, ready to schedule out time for her grief. I will never forget the smirk of her tired smile as she asked how long she should pencil in sadness, anger, and other expected grief emotions. Two weeks, maybe three? We both had a laugh over her need for a quick grief process. Although we acknowledged the seriousness of her questions as it applied to her daily life, we began a discussion that day on the expectations each one of us carries for healing and coping with grief in our lives. The grief process applies to families coping with a loved one’s terminal illness as well as for families coping with the death of a loved one. Some of the most common questions individuals ask of hospice staff while attempting to cope with their grief has to do with expectations of themselves and others during this difficult time. Please keep in mind that symptoms of the grief process can feel magnified during periods of high stress, including the holiday months ahead. Deb Kosmer, a bereavement coordinator from Affinity Hospice in Wisconsin, shared the following list with me. See how many expectations you are currently coping with. For those of you who have weathered a grief process, read and remind yourself just how far you have come. Be thankful for all of your little accomplishments along the way. Peace, Katy Montoya
What to Expect When Grieving • Expect the unexpected. • Expect to be different than you were. • Expect that life will be different. • Your expectations for yourself may be too high. • Other people’s expectations of you almost certainly will be too high or unrealistic. • Expect that even when you start to have good days there will still be sad days. That is the nature of grief. • Each time you make two steps forward it may feel as if it is followed by 2 steps back. It may not feel as if you are moving along in your grief journey, but you are. • There is no formula. • Expect to need others. Grief is difficult enough. It is more difficult if you try to do it alone. • Expect that you will have questions. The questions may have to do with grief itself, the death of your loved one, and may even be questioning God himself. • Expect that for some questions, there will not be answers and when there are they may not be acceptable to you. • Many people question why they are still here. You may also. This kind of questioning is usually a search for finding meaning and a reason to go on and is not usually indicative of suicidal thoughts. • Expect that while you can do things to aid in your healing it will happen on its own timetable, not yours. • Expect that special days such as birthdays and anniversaries will be more difficult. Plan for them. • Expect to be caught unaware by things that make you think of your loved one and invoke happy or sad feelings. These are called triggers. • Expect to feel the sun again. Expect feelings of hope to return. Expect that life will be good again and one day it will.
Thank you Northland Hospice HOSPICE THANK YOU
(Taken from the Arizona Daily Sun, October 7, 2007)
I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of my wife and myself to thank with all our heart Northland Hospice of Flagstaff. The deep caring and support and medical service they provided to Eva was remarkable. Not only were they here for Eva before, during and after her passing, they were here for us as well. We would love to thank Kary S., a hospice volunteer who took the time to come and sit, visit and assist Eva. Eva enjoyed your visits. We also want to thank Patti who came and talked to us and with us and listened. She provided valuable 6
information - information gained from years of hospice service. Most of all, we want to thank Sharine Sonny. Sharine is the hospice nurse who was so devoted to Eva’s care and became a friend. You are an angel and a gift to those you help. The care and aid given to one in death is equally impor tant as the care and aid given to one in bir th. With all our heart, thank you, Northland Hospice. James & Lorrie Boone Flagstaff
Reflecting about . . .
Auto-Words by John Serkland, Chaplain
A few weeks ago a university student mentioned that she had run across the strangest word - autochthonous. The first part of the word - auto - was familiar enough, and she knew it meant “self” or “on its own”, just like such familiar words as automotive (“moves on its own”) or “automatic” (acting on its own). It was the last part of the word, -chthonous, that had her stumped. (Had she been a philosophy or anthropology student instead of an art student she might have run across it a few times, and known it meant “earthy”. Autochthonous means “from the earth itself”, “very fundamental” or “indigenous”). Again this fall, as leaves turn color and flowers come to the end of the season, they remind us of what seems to be automatic or “from the earth” processes, as do our human lives as well. We can depend on fall succeeding summer and our births anticipating our maturity and aging. Still, there is more to say about birth and growth than “These are only automatic processes.” This fall, at least it seems to me, our maple trees are more vividly red and the mums in our garden more vigorous and colorful than they were a year ago. Might it be that the fairly good monsoon rains this year added to their beauty, that their maturities are more than automatic? And might it be that such spiritual influences as the favorable nourishing of our lives by those who love us or the favorable choices we make also have important hands in making our lives more than “automatic”? (You may have inspirational or reflective thoughts you would like to share. How about sending them to Chaplain John Serkland in care of Northland Hospice).
For Your Support Individuals must meet or talk with a counselor to register prior to attending a group. Contact Katy Montoya, LMSW or Celia LaFave, MA at Northland Hospice (928) 779-1227
Life After Loss Bereavement Groups
These groups are open to individuals who have experienced death of a loved one under any circumstance. Each group meets for an eight-session cycle every other week. A topic applicable to the grief process is addressed at each meeting. Tuesday evening or Thursday morning
“FOR TLC”
(For The Love of a Child Bereavement Support Group) This group provides support for parents and family members who have experienced the death of a child of any age, including parents who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, still-birth, or early infant death. Last Thursday of month
Life After Suicide Bereavement Group
This group is for families and friends who have lost a loved one through suicide. Meets every other week. Tuesday evenings
Caregivers Support Group
This group is for those who find themselves in a caregiving role for a loved one who is chronically or terminally ill or disabled. 1st & 3rd Mondays
Widowed Person’s Support Group
This group provides opportunities for widowed persons to get together out in the community and talk with others in a similar situation. It offers some social support for those who have lost a spouse or partner. 2nd Friday of month - lunch Every Tuesday - breakfast
Although there is no charge for these services, Northland Hospice gratefully accepts donations to help offset costs of the service. 7
Parent’s Angels Memorial Names Garrett Reid Benedict
November 7, 2000 to November 27, 2000
Kristene Teneil Campos
January 7. 1981 to December 6, 2003
Jacob Christos Cordova
October 15, 2001 to November 18, 2001
Cliff Cox
January 2, 1990 to April 11, 2005
Renee Dayton
July 5, 1980 to January 11, 2002
Bryant Matthew McCabe
March 20, 1997 to January 31, 2007
Joshua McElfresh
January 7, 2004 to April 21, 2004
Brent Newton
November 27, 1965 to January 14, 2005
Angelina Noel Sullivan
January 14, 2004 to January 14, 2004
“For TLC” Support Group (For the Love of a Child)
Facilitators: Mary Ryan and Steven & Michele Benedict Time: 7-8:30 pm Usually meets the last Thursday of the month at the Northland Hospice office. Individual support is also available without charge. Call the office if you would like more information. We offer friendship and understanding to parents and others who have suffered the loss of a child. The death of a child causes pain that can best be understood by another bereaved parent. Through sharing each others’ struggles, parents learn that love for our children is everlasting and, with the support from others, the time does come when we can cope with this pain.
So Long Summer by Heather Rogers, Fund Development Director
The summer has come to an end and so has the summer of fun events. I would like to thank the many businesses and attendees that participated in our Summer of FUNdraising. Olivia White Hospice Home Garden Tea and Raffle welcomed approximately 50 guests to a garden in bloom. Guests enjoyed the opportunity to discover the different areas of the garden, participate in volunteer-lead tours, take time to relax in the gazebo and have a chance to bid and win a variety of auction and raffle items. This event was also a wonderful opportunity to learn about the importance of the garden at the Olivia White Hospice Home as a retreat and learning experience for resident’s and their families. Light refreshments were provided by Thornager’s catering. Special thanks are extended to our wonderful team of gardners who made the tea possible. Our Wheels for Life Motorcycle and Car Trivia Run held on August 25, took participants on a lenghty ride through Northern Arizona. Riders departed from Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson 8
at 9 a.m. and met Flagstaff Police Officers at Woody Mountain Road where they enjoyed an escorted ride to the Olivia White Hospice Home. At the home they received a guided tour through the garden, before heading out Lake Mary Road. The rest of the ride took participants past Clints Wells, Montezuma’s Castle, down Page Springs Road and up through Oak Row of Motorcyles at the Creek Canyon. Although some Wheels for Life Run experienced inclement weather along the way, everyone enjoyed the ride. They were greeted with a BBQ lunch, live music and the opportunity to watch Wild Hogs. Many thanks to the Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson/Buell dealership! We also appreciate the support of Texaco on Milton, Malone’s Bakery, UniSource Energy Services, Sterns Produce, and Pepsi. We had a fabulous summer with all of our events and look forward to having another Gary Smith & Charlene Taylor get summer of fun next year! ready for the ride
Northland Hospice gratefully acknowledges the following
Donations July 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007 Theresa Alvarado Murl Anderson Kenneth Bean Geraldine Blanton Blue Ribbon Industries, Inc. Brennan Masonry Dee Brewer Janice Brickman Buns N Dogs Ken & Sue Broyles Patricia Burke Jack & Brenda Burris Eddie & Darlene Campos Susana Acosta Cavert Pierce Chamberlain & Karen Underhill Michael & Norma Jean Clifton Consolidated Investments Beatrice Cooley Collins Irish Pub & Eatery Lawrence Corson Dave & Joan Cosper Jerri Craddock Lillian Crisp Conard & Carol Dahn Mary Damskey Si Davis Dino Dullbson Mark & Susan Enerson Norman & Marjorie Erickson M.B. Esposito Flagstaff Face & Body Luther & June Flick Edward & Nancy Foster Joseph R. Gee Jerry & Karen Gonzales Maurice & Eleanor Haglin Susan Henley Holiday Inn Express Mark Hunter Todd & Janette Hunter Cruz Jaramillo Cindy Jenkins Karma Christine Kenney Manymules-Kohlbeck Family Tom & Andrea Kirshbaum Judy Kunkle Norma J. Lambert Eudora Larson Zen Lepczyk
Bob & Hannemarie Linder Machine Solutions, Inc. Tommy & Christine Martinez Roe & Trish McBurnett Mary-Audrey Mellor Roger & Donna Muhlenkamp Overdrive Mail Services, LLC Robert & Charlene Orth David Partree Jaiprakash Patel
Leif & Cindy Peterson Pic-N-Run, Inc Mary E Vasquez-Powell Hiram & Kathleen Smith Sinem & Mark Szygenda Lee & Kay Treece Penny Trovillion Teresa L. Wayne Paul Whitney
United Way is Roundin’ Up the Community! As a United Way agency partner we encourage you to make a donation to this year’s campaign. Contact 928-773-9813 or visit www.nazunitedway.org for more information.
Invest in What Matters!
Gingerbread
Carousel Raffle
The Little America pastry chef has a new creation for us this year. Instead of a gingerbread house they are creating a beautiful gingerbread carousel. This unique creation will even have the ability to be motorized. Don’t miss out on this fun holiday treat.
Tickets are $3 each or $15 for 6 Tickets are available at: Northland Hospice Office, HodgePodge Thrift Shop and Little America Gift Shop Or give us a call at (928) 779-1227 to order by phone.
thank you!
Heath’s Paint Center for restringing the blinds at the Olivia White Hospice home
9
Memorial Names Cont.
Jim Stickler
The Monday / Thursday Dinner Gang
John Stilley
Thomas C. Fleming Mary Nackard Zed Veale
Jim Taylor
C. Joyce Taylor
Charles Van Ummersen Barbara Van Ummersen
Jack Wallace
Nancy Blankinship Milton & Melinda Evans Beatrice R. Langley Joseph & Connie Levesque Kenneth & Gwendolyn Shore
Joe Welch
Lucille Welch
L. D. Welsh
George McGuire
Olivia Frances White
Merrill & Rhoda Mae Abeshaus Jeanne Archer Bobby Baillergeon Lisa Beasley
(Olivia White Memorial Donations cont.) John Blaettler Marie Borovina Rita Bowerfind Douglas & Jennifer Brower Annis Buell Cedar Mountain Primary School John & Melodie Cottingham John & Christine Crooks Ralf Schmidt-Dannert Beth & Rick Davis Allen Dent Fred & Betty Dusto Mark Eckhardt Ralph Feffer Robert Fowler Connie Fry Veronica Gaidarski Colleen Gallaway Lisa Genecov William & Lynne Gerlach Claudia Goff Shirley Hagberg Brent & Kaye Hall James P. & Arleen P. Hill Jay & Carol Hockenbury Neal & Patricia Hockenbury Sheila Hodge Todd & Janette Hunter Incucomm, Inc Joe & Bernie Johnson Rose Kelsey Kevin Libby
(Olivia White Memorial Donations cont.) Lone Star Aerospace, Inc Edward & Lisa Loreto Richard & Theresa Martter Tamara Mattison Joyce & John McDonald William McElmurry Eileen McHugh C.M. Monico Malinda Moor Kevin & Sharon Morrison Jim & Linda Mueller Vincent S. Muti Louis Newell Frank O’Hara Laura O’Hara & Louis Weinstein Robert & Charlene Orth Bill & Marilyn Pate Beth & Michael Quint Nelene Rambin Lori Rolovich Herman R. Rosen Semyan Wyatt & Company, Inc. Joe & Madonna Smyth Sinem & Mark Szygenda Michael Tabary John P. Watters Sue Weber Nancy White Michael Wolitzer
Herbert Witte Marguerite Witte
Help for Families of the Aging Help for Families of the Aging is a seven week workshop sponsored by Northland Hospice for Caregivers. It will be held Sunday afternoon 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. starting February 3rd to March 16th, 2007. The cost of is $12.00 for the handbook. It will be offered at the Northland Hospice Office, 452 N. Switzer Canyon Dr. Ste. A. Barbara Wagner will lead the workshop. For more information call Northland Hospice at 779-1227, or Barbara Wagner at 774-2880. Applications are due JANUARY 25TH. The class will offer ideas and tools for caring for older adults. The class is limited to 15 people. Applications will be available from Northland Hospice. If interested please call Northland Hospice and let us know. The class is open to caregivers who are involved with a family member or friend.
11
Memorial Donations July 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007
Eleanor Anderson
Joseph Dorniak
Frank & Elsie Auza
Bill Drye
Emilio Mayorga
Dee Brewer
Suny-Environmental
Lucy Mayorga
George McCullough
Toni C. Burns Sally Drye Joy Cone Co. Brent & Kathryn Hulls Robert Strumvoll
Ramon & Elsie Jorajuria
Earle Baber
Russell & Bernice Sturm
Relda Bast
Frank & Verna Shafer
Mary McElfresh
Gary & Donna McElfresh
Carl Muecke
Allan Gray
Dorothy Gunderson Michael & Diana Nicholls Vivian Nowak Randal & Peggy Tegeler
Richard & Benita Boyd Ken & Sue Broyles Bob & Joy Crozier Eudora Larson Mary Anne & Erik Larson William & Marylin Lyon Sharon Marmaduke James & Redonda Rominger Thomas & Adrienne Rose Helene Theodoras Lee & Kay Treece Priscilla Trowbridge Glen & Barbara Wagner
James Thomas Benedict, Jr. Walter & Melanie Arend Brian & Brittany Cross ASU College Of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation Patricia Campbell Heath’s Paint Center Lumbermens Probuilders Dora Madson Mr. & Mrs. Mike Madson & Family Stephen & Jonnie Martin R.T. & Annette McDonald A. Yvonne Orr Thomas & Adrienne Rose Ronald Talbott Paul & Linda Walker
Dee Lovett
Dora Herrera Mary Hanno
Patricia Flick
Mary Hofner
Mary Eileen Blake
Jeanne Hofner
Betsy Ajeman K. A. Corak Randal & Lisa Glassman Barbara Harrison Erleen Niebruegge Michael Phillips
Shirley Holland
Mike & Sharon Vickers
Vera Jean Johanneson Vera Iona Gordon
Lorine Boomgaarden
Julia Johnson
Nancy Boomgaarden
Marina Jolicoeur
Joan Lewis
Darrell Boomgaarden
Conard & Carol Dahn
Consuelo Castanon
Russ Jones, O.D.
George Breakey
Aunt Rose
Stephen & Diana Hopper Brent & Kathryn Hulls Dorothy M. Perry
Deborah Rusiski
Lucille Welch
Kenny & Sheila Henscheid
Maile John Stevens
Matt’s Dad
Crystal Diamond
Bill Richardson
Nelson Shaum
Sharon Rooker
Doyle & Tess Cutler
Frank & Verna Shafer
Jean L. Shaum
Victoria Martinez
Alma Cutler
Margaret Allen Dr. Cile Chavez Gary Cole Cynthia Ewers Paula Greene Wendy Grissom Joan Hadden Sylvia Hieb Louis & Stephanie Kruger Edward & Barbara Massey Prezella Raines Ann Smith Patricia Wall
Mary Nackard
Frank & Verna Shafer
Jerri Craddock
Esther Pickett
Wanda Senior
Wilfred Killip
Gary Craddock
Red Phillips
Ken & Cheryl Brown
Vicki Cook-Shiya
Frank & Vera Shafer
Teddy Phillips
Dorothy Saunders
Bertha Kavanagh
Barbara Conley
Charles & Betty Phifer
Deborah Rusiski
Don & Jeanne Neff
Ruben & Susan Munoz Wal-Mart #1838
Carol Jean Phifer
Undine Rice
Capitol Construction Contractor Sales Co. Patrick Jolicoeur White Sands Missle Range
Darrell Boomgaarden
The Nail Loft
Hazel Raines
R.B. Hodges
Leif & Cindy Peterson
William L. O’Bryon
Richard & Benita Boyd Joseph R. Gee Patricia Hecht Mary Nackard Mary E. Rhode
Warren Gunderson
John & Corinn Blackburn
Garry Langfeld Terrence & Lou Merkel Roger & Joan Strand
Northland Hospice Community Activity Council *Ann Bauman Janetta Beaumont Sue Broyles *Carl Clark Norma Jean Clifton
Mary Damskey Connie Fry Dinah Gillette Joe Gust *Sarah Holcomb
Eudora Larson *Bob Linder Richard A Lozano Jean Mansfield Mary Ann Mayrand
*Mark Mayrand Lou Merkel Michael Mongini Donna Muhlenkamp Roger Muhlenkamp
*Denotes Board of Directors Member 10
*Jim Myers *Kimberly Ott *Norvel Owens Robyn Slayton *Gary Smith
Yvonne Swauger *Lee Treece Jim Tress *Elizabeth Virant
NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID FLAGSTAFF, AZ PERMIT NO. 60 PO Box 997 Flagstaff, AZ 86002
HELP US KEEP OUR MAILING LIST CURRENT
We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter. However, if you’re no longer interested in receiving it, please: email hospice (hospice@northlandhospice.org) or call (928) 779-1227 or mail this page to request that we remove your name You’ll be helping us to manage our resources responsibly by controlling our costs. Thanks!
Mailing label must be as straight as possible
Clip n’ Post Calendar November 5 6 8 9 13 14 15 19 20 21 22-23 27 27 29 30
Caregiver Support Life After Suicide #5 Life After Loss #5 (am) Volunteer Peer Support Life After Loss #6 (pm) Light-A-Life Training Light-A-Life Training Caregiver Support Life After Suicide #6 Life After Loss #6 (am) Thanksgiving OFFICE CLOSED Light-A-Life Training Life After Loss #7 (pm) TLC Parent’s Group Light A Life Begins
December 3 4 6 7 11 13 16 17 18 20 24 24 25
Caregiver Support Life After Suicide #7 Life After Loss #7 (am) Volunteer Christmas Open House Life After Loss #8 (pm) TLC Parent’s Group Rememberance Service Memorial Service at City Hall Caregiver Support Life After Suicide #8 Life After Loss #8 (am) Last Day of Light A Life Christmas Eve - OFFICE CLOSED Christmas Day - OFFICE CLOSED
January 1 7 11 21
New Years Day OFFICE CLOSED Caregiver Support Volunteer Peer Support Caregiver Support
LIFE AFTER LOSS AND LIFE AFTER SUICIDE GROUP DAYS AND TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED
NOVEMBER IS HOSPICE MONTH The Northland Hospice CareGiver newsletter is published by Northland Hospice & Palliative Care four times a year. We welcome your hospice-related stories, photos and contributions to this newsletter. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Please submit copy and photos (with a self-addressed stamped envelope) to: Northland Hospice & Palliative Care P.O. Box 997 Flagstaff, AZ 86002-0997 ctaylor@northlandhospice.org
The printing of this issue of
has been made possible through the generous support of