Please RSVP to your volunteer specialist.

Yoga
Sept. 9, 9 - 10 a.m., Cape Coral
Sept. 16, 9 - 10 a.m., Fort Myers
Sept. 16, 12 - 1 p.m., Bonita Springs

Bring a mat or beach towel for this informational class on the practice of Yoga and breathing. All levels welcome. Limited to 20 participants.

Feeding Class
Sept. 22, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Cape Coral
Instructions will be given on how to best feed a hospice patient.

Reiki Level 1
Sept. 22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Lehigh Acres
Learn about the ancient healing technique that treats everyday aches and pains, illnesses or injuries. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Reiki is a simple, natural, and safe method of healing and self-improvement.

Safe Women Program
Sept. 30, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Lehigh Acres
Ladies are invited to attend this course presented by the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Limited to 20 participants.
            
Memorial Support  
Oct. 13, 2 - 4 p.m., Cape Coral
This will orient volunteers on how to assist Hope and families at memorial services.

AARP Safety Driving Program
This program will provide you with updated safety skills. After taking this class most insurance companies will offer a discount. The course is presented by AARP and the cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non members.  This program will start in October. Look for dates and locations in the next issue.

Music & Martinis
Aug. 31, 7 p.m., Polk County
Volunteers can enjoy a wonderful evening of music performed by the orchestra and delicious martinis prepared by local celebrity bartenders who are competing for the Best Martini in Polk County!  All proceeds to benefit the Imperial Symphony Orchestra.
Adults: $20, Students: $10

Imperial Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series
Several dates, 7:30 p.m., Polk County
Volunteers are invited to join Hope at the Imperial Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series at the Lakeland Civic Center, 701 West Lime Street.
Masterworks 1: Taking the Fifth on the Fifth, Oct. 5
Masterworks 2: Back for Seconds, Nov. 9
Masterworks 3: Home for Christmas, Dec. 7

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
March 29, 5:30 p.m.
Lee County volunteers, join us for "A Second Helping" the continuing story of the Church Basement Ladies.  $43 pp includes dinner, show, tax and gratuity. Limited seats.  Call Joe Pardi.  This will be another sellout.  

Party & Shop Hope Chest
Nov. 7, 1 - 3 p.m. (must arrive by 1)
Join us for a special volunteers-only Sunday opening at Hope Chest.  Jane Davis will take you behind the scenes of this enormous shop and tell you all about the store. Bring your favorite appetizer to share, enjoy special sales and door prizes. RSVP to Joe Pardi.

New Volunteer Orientation
Hope Chest, Sept. 2, 1 - 4 p.m.
Cape Coral, Sept. 8, 8:30 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Fort Myers Student Volunteer Orientation, Sept. 11,
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Fort Myers Saturday, Oct. 16, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you know someone who is interested in volunteering, please have them contact Joe Pardi or visit http://www.hopehcs.org/volunteer to complete a volunteer application.

Wanted/Needed
Coquina shells are needed for an on-going craft project made by a volunteer at the HealthPark Hospice House.  They make beautiful butterfly wings, so any size or color is welcome.  If you collect coquinas and have extras to share, please bring them to your volunteer specialist and ask that they be sent to Lynnan Grissinger.

Fingerprinting Volunteers
The Florida Legislature has passed a new law, effective August 1, requiring all staff and volunteers that work for Hope HealthCare Services  to pass a level 2 background screening. A level 2 screening includes fingerprinting that will be assessed by the FDLE and the FBI.  Hope HealthCare Services will provide this service and will notify you when it is time to comply.

Reminder: Progress Reports
Please be sure to submit your progress reports.  All volunteers must complete these reports to track the time they have worked.