Celebrate Life this November
This November, celebrate National Hospice Month by taking time to enjoy life's little luxuries.  Each time you relax, reflect or indulge at one of Hope's celebration events, you will provide the gift of comfort, dignity and hope to individuals in our care and their families.  Proceeds from the sale of chocolates, Hope Floats, Hope-tinis, Philanthropizza and Butterfly Pie will benefit Hope this month.  Yoga classes, legacy giving workshops, memorials and aromatherapy seminars provide peace-of-mind.  Visit www.hopehcs.org for details and learn how you can give Hope.

The Art of Tea
Presented by Lady Katherine
Nov. 4, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Joanne's House

Tea - a simple, healthful beverage - will never taste the same to those who take this class. Designed for a novice or connoisseur, participants learn about the tea plant, how to prepare a perfect cup of tea, health benefits associated with tea and more.

A variety of premium, whole-leaf black, green and oolong teas imported from India, Japan, Taiwan and other tea plantations will be served. The Art of Tea is as divine as a wine tasting - without the added calories.  Class is open to Volunteers and their guests. Limited seating.  RSVP to your volunteer specialist.

Volunteer Holiday Party
Cape Coral: Dec. 1
Bonita Springs: Dec. 2
Lehigh Acres: Dec. 3
Fort Myers: Dec. 16
Lakeland & Sebring: Ask your volunteer specialist

Bake, cook or prepare your favorite holiday side dish or dessert and join other Hope volunteers in celebration of the season.  This annual get-together is a wonderful time to mix and mingle with the other individuals that give of themselves to benefit Hope.  RSVP to your volunteer specialist.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
March 29, 5:30 p.m.
Lee County volunteers, join Hope for "A Second Helping" the continuing story of the Church Basement Ladies.  $43 pp includes dinner, show, tax and gratuity. Tickets at this special Hope price are going fast.  Call Joe Pardi to save your seat!

Please RSVP to your volunteer specialist.

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.

AARP Safety Driving Program
November 15, 2010  9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fort Myers
November 17, 2010  9:30 a.m. to  12:30 p.m., Fort Myers

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 is a two session class, you must attend both sessions.

Mealtime Assistance Class
November 10, 10 -11:30 a.m., Cape Coral
Instructions will be given on how to help hospice patients at meal time.

11th Hour Class
November 10, 2010   2 - 4 p.m., North Fort Myers Community Center
Learn how to offer support and comfort at a patient's end of life by praying, singing, reading verses, or simply being present. Volunteers may comfort loved ones, answer phones or doors, make coffee, food or drinks.

NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

November 3, Bonita Springs, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
November 11, Hope Chest, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
December 1, Fort Myers, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
December 15, Cape Coral, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.