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Calendar
July 2008 Susie Smith's Bike Ride for Community Hospice Saturday, May 17 - Saturday, August 2 Susie Smith is completing a 4,046-mile journey across America on her bicycle to raise awareness and money for Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Both Susie's parents were cared for by Community Hospice, and she wants to show her appreciation as well as raise money to ensure quality, end-of-life care is available to everyone who needs it in Northeast Florida. Follow her progress by visiting her blog and reading her journal entries. Show your support by making a donation in her honor. Please remember to mark the donation in honor of Susie Smith. Grief Counseling Support Groups Group counseling services are available through Community Hospice for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. The eight-week long therapeutic support groups will help you identify ways to cope with your loss. Sessions will cover common grief reactions, coping strategies and staying connected to your loved one. Program participants must meet with a bereavement counselor before joining a group. Services are available at no charge to Community Hospice families. Cost to community participants is $100 but may be adjusted based on ability to pay. Costs cover the assessment and group sessions. To schedule an appointment and reserve your place in a group, please call 904.407.7001. Spouse/Partner Loss Bereavement Support Group Thursdays, June 26 – August 14, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Charles M. Neviaser Educational Institute at Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road Map Grief Support Group Wednesdays, July 9 – August 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Anne and Donald McGraw Center for Caring, 4715 Worrall Way Map Thursday, July 10, 11 a.m. – noon, Charles M. Neviaser Educational Institute of Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Building 100, Jacksonville Map Tuesday, July 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Community Hospice's St. Augustine Outreach Office, 525 State Road 16, Suite 112, St. Augustine Map Tuesday, July 22, 10 – 11 a.m., Community Hospice's Yulee Outreach Office, 96084 Victoria's Place, Yulee Map Each of us will experience grief at some point and while it is a universal experience, it is also a unique one. There are no healing formulas or "right" ways to manage grief but there are healthy and effective ways to cope and achieve balance in our lives. New Grief: Good Grief is designed to help Community Hospice families begin to come to terms with the loss they have recently experienced. The one-hour group workshop will help attendees:
The death must have occurred within the last 90 days and attendees must be 18 years of age or older. To reserve your space, call Roxanne Miller, LCSW, Manager of Bereavement and Community Grief, at 904.407.6330. General Volunteer Training - More Info The following training sessions will be held at Community Hospice's Gateway Outreach Office, 5238 Norwood Avenue, Suite 5, Jacksonville Map Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 6 – 9 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The following training sessions will be held at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville Map Tuesday, July 29, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, August 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Office/clerical volunteers must attend the first day of training. Patient/family volunteers must attend all training sessions. For all-day training, lunch will be on your own. For more volunteer training information, call 904.407.7064 or submit the Volunteer Opportunities Form online. Hospice Residency for Clergy Program Monday, July 28, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 29 – Thursday, July 31, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Building 100, Jacksonville Map Community Hospice of Northeast Florida is hosting a three-and-a-half day residency program designed to educate clergy in the Clay County area on more effective ways to minister to their congregation members who are facing advanced illnesses and how Community Hospice can support them in these efforts. The residency is intended to provide training in end-of-life care for clergy of all faiths and denominations. For program application and registration, contact Carl Kyle, manager of spiritual care at Community Hospice, by July 10 at 904.407.5001. August 2008 Camp Healing Powers - Volunteer Training- More Info Saturday, August 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Building 100, Jacksonville Map This therapeutic, weekend camp is designed to help children ages 7 to 17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. Camp activities help children identify and express their feelings and learn skills to help them navigate through the grief journey. Volunteers keep camp clean, handle behind-the-scenes preparation of crafts and activities, help with meals, and provide office support and various other duties. Eight hours of training is required and covers topics such as Community Hospice history and philosophy, diversity, safety and HIPAA guidelines. Prospective volunteers who have previously completed the first day of patient/family training need only to attend the supplemental training session. For more volunteer training information, call 904.407.7064 or submit the Volunteer Opportunities Form online. Pet Therapy Training - More Info
For more pet therapy information, contact Chris Whitney, volunteer program specialist, 904.407.5022 or submit the Volunteer Opportunities Form online. General Volunteer Training - More Info The following training sessions will be held at Community Hospice's Tuesday, August 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, August 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The following training sessions will be held at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville Map Monday, August 25, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Office/clerical volunteers must attend the first day of training. Patient/family volunteers must attend all training sessions. For all-day training, lunch will be on your own. For more volunteer training information, call 904.407.7064 or submit the Volunteer Opportunities Form online. Community Hospice Ambassador Training - More Info Tuesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 21, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Building 100, Jacksonville Map Do you want to help us increase awareness of Community Hospice and promote goodwill in our community? Do you enjoy meeting people at events or speaking in front of groups? If the answer is "Yes!" then become a Community Hospice Ambassador and help us spread the good word about Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Sign up for this two-day training session where you'll participate in fun exercises, learn about the care we give, and gain some valuable presentation tips. Attendees must have attended the first day of General Volunteer Training prior to Ambassador Training. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Susana Aimino by email at saimino@communityhospice.com or phone, 904.407.6287. Thursday, August 14, 11 a.m. – noon, Charles M. Neviaser Educational Institute of Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Building 100, Jacksonville Map Tuesday, August 19, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Community Hospice's St. Augustine Outreach Office, 525 State Road 16, Suite 112, St. Augustine Map Tuesday, August 26, 10 – 11 a.m., Community Hospice's Yulee Outreach Office, 96084 Victoria's Place, Yulee Map Each of us will experience grief at some point and while it is a universal experience, it is also a unique one. There are no healing formulas or "right" ways to manage grief but there are healthy and effective ways to cope and achieve balance in our lives. New Grief: Good Grief is designed to help Community Hospice families begin to come to terms with the loss they have recently experienced. The one-hour group workshop will help attendees:
The death must have occurred within the last 90 days and attendees must be 18 years of age or older. To reserve your space, call Roxanne Miller, LCSW, Manager of Bereavement and Community Grief, at 904.407.6330. September 2008 Thursday, September 11, 11 a.m. – noon, Charles M. Neviaser Educational Institute of Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Building 100, Jacksonville Map Tuesday, September 16, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Community Hospice's St. Augustine Outreach Office, 525 State Road 16, Suite 112, St. Augustine Map Tuesday, September 23, 10 – 11 a.m., Community Hospice's Yulee Outreach Office, 96084 Victoria's Place, Yulee Map Each of us will experience grief at some point and while it is a universal experience, it is also a unique one. There are no healing formulas or "right" ways to manage grief but there are healthy and effective ways to cope and achieve balance in our lives. New Grief: Good Grief is designed to help Community Hospice families begin to come to terms with the loss they have recently experienced. The one-hour group workshop will help attendees:
The death must have occurred within the last 90 days and attendees must be 18 years of age or older. To reserve your space, call Roxanne Miller, LCSW, Manager of Bereavement and Community Grief, at 904.407.6330. Complementary Care Class I: Gentle Touch Therapy - More Info Saturday, September 13, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Building 100, Jacksonville Map This class is designed to teach volunteers how to offer gentle touch therapy to Community Hospice patients. Patient/family volunteers must complete General Volunteer Training to participate. For more Complementary Care training information, contact volunteer training at 904.407.7064 or submit the Volunteer Opportunities Form online. General Volunteer Training - More Info The following training sessions will be held at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville Map Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 6 – 9 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The following training sessions will be held at the Dr. Gaston J. Acosta-Rua Center for Caring, 5450 Ramona Boulevard, Jacksonville Map Tuesday, September 23, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Office/clerical volunteers must attend the first day of training. Patient/family volunteers must attend all training sessions. For all-day training, lunch will be on your own. For more volunteer training information, call 904.407.7064 or submit the Volunteer Opportunities Form online. Camp Healing Powers Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21, Camp Marywood Retreat and Conference Center, northern St. Johns County Community Hospice's Camp Healing Powers is a therapeutic camp experience for children who are grieving the death of a loved one. Designed by bereavement specialists, the camp creates a safe, warm, fun and supportive environment for grieving children. Campers engage in age-specific activities focused on grief education, emotion identification and expression, development of coping skills and maintaining a connection with the loved one. Children between the ages of 7 and 17 may attend camp. The death should have occured between 90 days and two years prior to camp. A $35 deposit reserves a camper's space and is returned upon completion of camp. Pre-camp assessments are necessary for all camp attendees. Please call 904.407.6222 for more information and to schedule an assessment. Registration deadline is September 4.
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