Bus Trip to see the Blooms

Hospice Lennox and Addington will be chartering a bus to the stunning Canada Blooms Flower and Garden Festival on March 18th. Cost is $65 per person and pick up of the Franklin Tours bus will be at the Flying J north-west lot at 8:30am.

There is so much to experience at Canada Blooms. Six acres of beautiful gardens designed by the industry’s leading landscapers, Canada’s largest flower show and green thumb shopping in the Blooms Marketplace all on one floor!.

The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Passions’ and highlights include:

• Big ideas for small spaces with balcony and terrace gardens
• Over 100 of free seminars, demonstrations and workshops by Canada’s most recognized garden experts including Canada AM’s Mark Cullen, HGTV’s Denis Flanagan, Citytv’s Frank Ferragine and many more.

To reserve your seat stop by, or mail your cheque, payable to Hospice Lennox and Addington located at 91 B Dundas St E, Napanee ON K7R 1J1.

For more information please call 613-354-0833

Mourning Has Broken

Hospice L&A is offering a Bereavement Support Group.

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? You are not alone. In our group sessions you will have the opportunity to share your losses in a supportive, compassionate and confidential environment. The group sessions are open to both men and women and will begin on March 30th. There is no cost.

For more information, please call Peggy at 613-354-0833.

Drop In Program

Hospice Lennox and Addington in partnership with the Napanee Community Healthcare Center will host a drop in program for those living with a loss. If you are troubled with the loss of someone you love, this interactive group lead by facilitators will give you the opportunity to share and learn in a safe and confidential environment. The group will meet on Thursdays from 10:45 to 12:00pm at the Hospice office at 91 B Dundas St E. Drop in for a cup of coffee. Please call 613 354 0833 or Danielle at 613 354 8937 ext 116 for more information.

Palliative Care Course

The fall palliative care course has commenced. This is a training course which is open to people of all ages. It is a valuable learning experience, offered twice a year and is free of charge. It runs 10 weeks for a total of 30 hours. Presentations topics include: pain control and comfort, death and bereavement, and communication and family dynamics. In addition there will be an opportunity for the participants to tour a Crematorium and Funeral Home, which students have found very interesting and educational. If interested – another course will be held in the spring. Call Peggy to have your name placed on the waiting list. 613-354-0833

Dump the Plump

January 6th kicks off the 14th Annual Dump the Plump

Curling Bonspiel

The 2010 Curling Bonspiel for Hospice will be on Saturday February 20th.

Wilton Cheese Order

Next cheese order will be March 2nd.

Bus Trip

Looking to plan another exciting bus trip!

Memory Walk 2009

Our 6th annual Memory Walk was held on Sunday September 27th. This year it was dedicated to Teachers.

It was a meaningful day honouring the long lasting impact teachers have on our lives. The rain stopped long enough for our short walk.

The funds raised from the walk will enable us to continue with the palliative care and bereavement support programs in our community. Whether you walked, or sponsored a walker, we are grateful for your support.

We look forward to planning for our 7th Annual Memory Walk in the fall 2010. Thank you once again.