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Yard Sale Success!
The Yard Sale to benefit Cottage in the Meadow was a huge success! $4,015.00 raised (funds are still coming in), with the Fairweather matching fund* that translates to $8,030.00 !! Thank you to our 43 volunteers (including some teens) who … Continue reading
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Letting Go (What should medicine do when it can’t save your life?)
The latest New Yorker magazine contains a fascinating article discussing the differences between general medical care and hospice care. Atul Gawande, a general surgeon, invested his time to understand what people with terminal conditions really want and need. He explores … Continue reading
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Keep these dates in mind!
Volunteer Meeting: Monday, June 28, 2010, 3:00 – 4:30 PM at Memorial Education Center. Mitzi Casey will be educating volunteers on interactive styles. Health Fair: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Sundome. Can you volunteer … Continue reading
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Trees for Cottage in the Meadow
Volunteers planted 200 trees at the future site of Cottage in the Meadow on June 5, 2010. An inspiring ceremony followed the planting. Some of the speakers were Dr. Dan Doornink, Memorial Hospital’s CEO, Rick Linneweh, Mayor Micah Cawley, and … Continue reading
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Animal-Assisted Therapies
Memorial Hospice will be piloting an “Animal-Assisted Therapies” program. We have a certified therapy dog, Zoe, and her handler, Sally Douglas. They will be volunteering their services from June through October. We hope to be able to provide this service after … Continue reading
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Welcome New Volunteers!
Congratulations to Crystal Griswold, Angela McDowell, Joleen Ringer, Yolanda Rodriguez, Stan Shipley, Cherie Smith, Sarah Smith, Larry Stephens, and Rainan Viernes! They completed the Hospice Training on Thursday, May 20. Thank you for joining the Hospice volunteer team.
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Volunteer Meeting Reminder
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 19th. The meeting will be from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the Memorial Education Center (2506 Nob Hill Blvd. in Nob Hill Plaza). We will view the video, “Everyday Creativity” by Dewitt Jones, and … Continue reading
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Bluegrass Benefit Concert
Did you have an opportunity to enjoy The Bluegrass Benefit Concert? Four Square Church was the scene for Snipes Mountain Boys, Gold Creek Station and the Coyote Ridge Bluegrass Wranglers to share their love of bluegrass music for Yakima Valley … Continue reading
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2010 Memorial Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
The 2010 Memorial Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held on April 21 at Holy Family Church. This event honored all Memorial volunteers with a wonderful luncheon and an inspiring program. There was a record-breaking turnout of volunteers at the luncheon – … Continue reading
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Congratulations Mal Kamimoto!
Mal Kamimoto was selected as the Volunteer of the Year by the Home Care Association of Washington (HCAW). He was honored at the April awards luncheon in Seattle Mal is a one-of-a-kind volunteer for Hospice. He has been volunteering with … Continue reading
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