|
Greetings!
Please enjoy the latest edition of VNA E-News.
|
|
You're Invited! | |
Set sail with the VNA as we say goodbye to CEO Church Hindes and thank him for his 13 years of service and say hello to the VNA's new CEO.
Hail and Farewell
June 14, 2012
6-8 pm (boarding begins at 5:45 pm)
Aboard the M/V Champlain ferry
King Street Dock, Burlington, VT
Festivities include hors d'oeuvres by Dish Catering, musical entertainment by The Retro Rockets and a few surprises.
$75 per person/$125 per couple
($30 tax deductible per ticket)
Register online at www.vnacares.org/hailandfarewell or call Maria McGrath at 802 860-4435. Space is limited.
If you are not able to join us for this fundraising event, but would like to make a donation to support VNA home health and hospice programs, please do so on our Donation page. Please specify in the comment section that this is for the Hail and Farewell event.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Hackett, Valine & MacDonald; Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC; C2; Lake Champlain Cruises; Dish Catering; and Paw Print & Mail. |
| Successful Fun Run |
 | | Church Hindes, Lois McClure, Susan Brodeur and Sharon Keegan |
The sun shone down as 240 participants ran, walked, jogged and strolled to raise money for the Vermont Respite House 5K Fun Run & Jiggety Jog, held on Saturday, May 12, at Allen Brook School in Williston. More than $42,000 was raised for Vermont's only Medicare-certified hospice home to help provide room, board, personal care and special services for residents, regardless of their ability to pay.
Susan Brodeur of Milton was the top individual fundraiser and Team Irwin was the top team fundraiser.
 | | Jesse Dunklee and Sharon Keegan |
In the timed run, Jesse Dunklee of South Burlington was the top overall runner with a time of 17:02. Christina Burnett of Richmond was the top woman runner with a time of 20:42 and Sully Martin of Essex Junction was the top youth with a time of 20:43.
This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for participants to honor a loved one who has died at Vermont Respite House. Every year, we hear from friends and families about what Respite House means to them, about how Respite House represents love and hope and good memories of their loved one's last days.
Now we'd like to hear from you. What does Vermont Respite House mean to you?
Please share with us on our Facebook page or email us at info@vnacares.org a word, a phrase or a story about what Vermont Respite House means to you or your family. We'll gather your responses during the month of June and feature them in an article in the fall edition of our VNACares newsletter. |
| Community Education Series | 
Join us on Wednesday, June 6, from 5:30-6:30 pm for:
Safe Living Choices for Every Stage of Dementia
This educational workshop is held at the VNA Grand Way Adult Day Program in South Burlington.
What are the next steps when considering options for a safe living arrangement for your loved one with dementia or memory impairment?
- Staying home with additional support
- Adult Day Programs specialized in dementia both with and without added home support
- Residential care - what to look for, what questions to ask, what is available
- Dementia specialized residential care
Speakers for this program include: Catherine Holdway, RN, MSc(S), LMFT, Director of VNA Community Care Connection Ellen Gagner, Site Manager, Grand Way Adult Day Program Kathi Monteith, Director of Community Relations, The Arbors at Shelburne
|
|
Start the Conversation |
In life, we prepare for everything - college, marriage, children and retirement. But, we seldom talk about preparing for end-of-life care. We'd like to help you start the conversation and increase your understanding of end-of-life options, how to share end-of-life wishes and how to record your decisions using Vermont's Advance Directive form.
We invite you to join a conversation:
June 19, 2012
6:30-7:30 pm
The Lodge at Shelburne Bay
187 Pine Haven Shores Rd, Shelburne
Mary Loney, RN, CHPN, VNA Case Manager for End-of-Life Care Programs, will discuss end-of-life care options and introduce resources to help you start the conversation with your loved ones.
To register or for more information, call 802 658-1900 x3903 or email lecompte@vnacares.org.
To learn more about Start the Conversation, please visit the Start the Conversation website. |
|
If you would like to stop receiving emails from us, click the Unsubscribe button at the bottom of the email and you will be removed from our list.
Sincerely,
Your VNA
Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties
|
|
|
| CEO Receives Award |
Congratulations to CEO Church Hindes who received the Community Impact Award at this year's United Way of Chittenden County annual dinner and awards event on May 15. |
|
|
