NEWSLETTER

September 2007

“Walk the Walk for Hope Hospice”

Come join Hope Hospice and your neighbors in the first annual “Walk the Walk for Hope Hospice” event. It’s a time for visiting with the Hope Hospice staff and raising awareness for hospice. Walk the Walk will take place on the Rochester Pathway. Walkers will meet at the “10^th Hole” Pavilion of Mill Creek Golf course at 10:00 AM Saturday September 29^th. Please park in the New Life Church parking lot across 9^th Street.

T-shirts, door prizes and other prizes will be given out to walkers for our event. There is a $15 registration fee the day of the walk. Pledge sheets need to be turned in to Hope Hospice by Friday September 7^th. Pledge sheets can be picked up anytime at the following businesses: Wellness Center, Chamber of Commerce, First Federal Savings Bank, Total Equips, Kroger Pharmacy, Dr. James Fritts’ office, Rochester Glass and the office of Hope Hospice.

For any questions please call Dan Purkey at the Hope Hospice office at 574-224-4673. “Walk the Walk for Hope Hospice”, come and join Hope Hospice in celebrating life. (Please see PLEDGE SHEET.)

Hope Hospice Care Settings

Hospice care is defined not only by the services and care provided, but also by the setting in which these services are delivered. Hospice care may be provided in your home or in a special facility. Most cancer patients choose to receive hospice care at home. In fact, more than 90% of the hospice services provided in this country is based in patients' homes.

Before making a decision about the type of program best suited to your circumstances, talk to your physician or a Hope Hospice representative for help in deciding which program is best for you and your family. Call Hope Hospice at (574) 224-4673 today!

Grieving Forward Seminar
Embracing Life Beyond Loss

WHO: You are invited to attend.

WHAT: Hear author and speaker SUSAN DUKE.

Susan Duke is a speaker and the bestselling author and coauthor of fifteen books, including Earth Angels, the God Things Come in Small Packages Series, Heartlifters series, and Courage for the Chicken-Hearted. A gifted communicator, Susan speaks at Christian conferences, community events, churches, and retreats with her unique blend of humor and heartfelt inspiration.

WHERE: Manitou Banquet Hall, 901 E 9^th Street, Rochester, Indiana.

WHEN: Saturday, September 22^nd from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

WHY: Hope for Hurting Hearts. Encouragement for Pastors, Care/Support, Counselors, and Chaplains. Sponsored by the Trinity United Methodist Church.

HOW: The fee is $5.00 (Includes Catered Lunch) For Reservations or more information call: (574) 223-2531.

NOTICE: The Hope Hospice September Bereavement Support Group will meet on Saturday, September 22^nd at 11:00 am at the Manitou Banquet Hall with the Susan Duke seminar. Your cost is $5.00. You must call: (574) 223-2531 for reservations.

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Be patient enough to live one day at a time, letting yesterday go and leaving tomorrow till it arrives. -- John E. Newton

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PLEDGE SHEET

10:00 A.M. Saturday September 29^th

10^th Hole Pavilion Across from Faith Outreach

224-HOPE (4673)

Free t-shirt for walkers with pledges. $10 for t-shirt only.

Name __________________________________ Daytime Phone __________________________________

Address __________________________________ Evening Phone __________________________________

City/Zip __________________________________T-Shirt Size SM M L XXL XXXL

Pledge Amount:__________________________________

If you would like to learn more about Hope Hospice, how the hospice program may serve you, how you may volunteer, or how you may make a donation, please contact:

HOPE HOSPICE

Brenda Purkey, RN, CHPN

420 Main Street, P.O. Box 621, Rochester, IN 46975

Telephone: (574) 224-4673 or Fax: (574) 224-4444

E-Mail: hospice@rtcol.com

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