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| October 2011: Message from the CEO |
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Samira K. Beckwith
President and CEO
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One of the greatest accomplishments of Hope's volunteers is creating special moments and comforting memories that will last a lifetime.
Our "Personal Treasures" is an extraordinary way of expressing our compassion. Hope's volunteers create warm keepsakes from articles of clothing of those in our care, and give them to family members at their request.
The cuddly bears in the arms of the children in these photos were made from Grandma's sweater and shirt. They now have a very special source of comfort as they remember their grandmother.
Someday, their own children may be cuddling these same bears and learning how they came to be.
As volunteers, the legacy of your work will last for generations.
Thank you for all that you do.
Riley and Brynn hold Personal Treasures teddy bears
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| Ways to Volunteer |
HealthPark Helpers 
Administrative volunteers are needed at HealthPark to help at the front desk and make phone calls. Contact Barbara Tvedt.
Administrative Volunteers Assist with filing and computer work at our Westlinks office, located in Gateway. Volunteers are needed to help the Human Resources and Education departments. Contact Barbara Tvedt. Outreach Research and Data Entry We need volunteers to research faith based organizations in our community, compile spreadsheets and input the data into our system. Some work can be done from home and some will be done in the North Fort Myers office. Contact Colette Johns. Help the Community Center The North Fort Myers Community Center needs summer helpers. Volunteers will help with various office tasks; days and times are flexible. Contact Colette Johns. 
Artist In Residence Needed In Cape Coral Hospice House Cape Coral is seeking an on-going, weekly volunteer to be an Artist in Residence. You will work with patients, families and visitors at the house under the supervision of our art therapist, Tricia. Artist in Residence volunteers should be comfortable with art materials, willing to be experimental with art, and able to encourage others to be creative. It is also important to engage patients and families in an art activity. You do not need to be an expert artist. We need someone who is enthusiastic, non-judgmental, encouraging and fun! Contact Nina Tomasello. | |
A Special Hope PACE Open House
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Learn about Hope PACE in Lehigh Acres! 
Hope PACE, a joint Medicare and Medicaid Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is specifically for seniors who would benefit from coordinated medical care, social activities and good nutrition. Join us and learn more.
October 9, 2011
11:30 a..m. - 2:00 p.m.
1201 Wings Way, Lehigh Acres
All are welcome. Lunch will be served.
RSVP by calling 239.985.7792 or register online.
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Tips and Reminders
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Check In with Your Specialists 
If you are a snowbird, remember to check in with your volunteer specialist when you are back in Florida and able to volunteer.
TB Test Reminder
Is your TB test up to date? If you need a TB test to continue volunteering with Hope, please check with your volunteer specialist to schedule a time.
Update on Volunteer Department Contacts
Lynnan Grissinger is no longer with Hope; we wish her the best in her new career. Please note the new Volunteer Department contacts:
Hospice House HealthPark volunteers, call Joe Pardi
PACE volunteers, call Colette Johns
Dress Code for Volunteers
You can continue to wear comfortable clothes when volunteering, but our dress code does not allow short shorts, flip flops or heavy perfume. Please be mindful of these rules when you volunteer.
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Continuing Education Classes
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AARP Safe Driving
Community Center: Oct. 11, 9 am - 4 pm
Lehigh: Oct. 12, 9 am - 4 pm
Aromatherapy
Fort Myers: Oct. 11, 10 - 11am
Lehigh: Oct. 18, 10 - 11 am
Reiki Level I
Lehigh: Oct. 19, 2 - 3 p.m.
Reiki Refresher, Level II
Lehigh: Oct. 19, 3 - 4 p.m.
SHINE Program Information
Cape Coral: Oct. 19, 1 - 2:30 pm
Lehigh: Nov. 2, 1 - 2:30 pm
SHINE stands for "Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders" - find out more by visiting the SHINE website.
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| Special Events | |
 Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz
"Defy gravity" with us and attend this blockbuster of a musical! Through Hope, volunteers can enjoy a special group rate with seats in the front portion of the balcony. Seating is limited and a $20.00 deposit is due now. Call or e-mail Joe Pardi.
What: WICKED
Where: Barbara B. Mann Hall
When: April 12, 2012
Price: $80.00 per person
Join Hope Volunteers at the Broadway Palm
Price includes show, buffet, tax and gratuities. All shows are evening performances. Contact Joe Pardi for more information.
Sugar: The Some Like it Hot Musical
Nov. 1, 2011 - $46.50 per person
It's the musical comedy about 2 musicians who witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. To escape the mob, they disguise themselves as women and join an all female band.
White Christmas: The Musical
Nov. 29, 2011 - $46.50 per person
With an Irving Berlin score, snow and Vermont how can you miss, and it is Christmas too!
Brigadoon
Mar. 13, 2012 - $46.50 per person
The Lerner and Lowe musical is about a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only 1 day every 100years. Two American tourists stumble upon the village as a wedding is about to take place.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical Apr. 24, 2011 - $41.50 per person
Meet the residents of a trailer park called "Armadillo Acres". Follow Norbert and Jeannie -the spark is gone from their 20 year marriage and Jeannie won't leave the trailer. It is a hilariously fun time. |
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Contact Us
Volunteer Manager Bob Sheehan9470 HealthPark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 239.489.9188 239.482.3380 fax
Volunteer EducatorJoe Pardi9470 HealthPark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 239.489.9180 239.482.3380 fax Hope ChestJane Davis13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 239.652.1114 239.985.7715 fax Nursing Homes &
Assisted Living David Kowalski 13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 239.985.7701 239.652.9211 fax Ft Myers, Beaches Home Teams, Shell PointBarbara Tvedt 9470 HealthPark Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 239.985.7722 239.425.8750 fax North Cape, Downtown FM, NFM Home Team Colette Johns13821 N Cleveland Ave N Fort Myers, FL 33903 239.985.7728
239.652.9211 fax Cape Coral AreaNina Tomasello2430 Diplomat Pkwy E Cape Coral, FL 33909 239.656.3240 239.574.6417 fax Bonita Springs AreaBarbara Nielsen27200 Imperial Pkwy Bonita, FL 34135 239.444.4140 239.444.1111 fax Lehigh Area, Hendry & GladesJean Best1201 Wings Way Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 239.415.7217 239.368.2141 fax Polk CountyAmy Arnold1525 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805 863.370.7017 863.688.4717 fax Highlands and Hardee CountiesAllison Lao4840 Sun N Lake Blvd. Sebring, FL 33872 863.382.7004 863.382.0359 fax |
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