LACONIA — The Caregiver Network and Community Health & Hospice provide opportunities for Caregivers to get together and talk about caregiving in a warm, casual atmosphere. The support group can link caregivers with other caregivers for support and sharing of ideas, tips & hints, offer a one-on-one connection with a caregiver who has personal caregiving experience, and information & resources about caregiving. Social and educational events are planned throughout the year.
Two morning support groups meet at Community Health & Hospice on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 10 a.m. at 780 North Main St., Laconia, NH. This month's dates are Nov. 2 and Nov. 16.
The evening support group that meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Caregiver Network office (ServiceLink), 67 Water Street, Suite 105, Laconia, has been postponed until further notice. Call 528-3791 for information.
The Caregiver Network is sponsored by the ServiceLink Resource Center of Belknap County and the Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health, 67 Water Street, Suite 105, Laconia, NH 03246.
To learn about Caregiver Network activities and get on our mailing list, call 527-3791 or 528-6945 (Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m to 2 p.m.), ask for Louise; e-mail caregivers@metrocast.net or visit www.caregiversnetwork.org.
@Brief head:Service of Remberance November 1
LACONIA — Community Health & Hospice will hold its Autumn Service of Remembrance on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2238 Parade Road in Laconia. Families and friends of those who have died in hospice care this past year are warmly invited to attend, along with anyone from the general community who would like to share this time of thanksgiving and healing in the loss of their loved one. Children are welcomed.
Hospice volunteers will provide refreshments following the non-denominational service.
For more information, contact John Davies, Hospice Chaplain, at 524-8444, ext. 321.
Founded in 1975, Community Health & Hospice, Inc. is a not-for-profit, Medicare-certified provider of home care and hospice services, licensed by the State of New Hampshire and accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). Visit CH&H on the Web at www.chhnh.org.
@Brief head:Wine tasting event to benefit breast cancer center
CONCORD — The Annual Wine Tasting to benefit the Genetic Counseling Program at Concord Hospital Breast Care Center is on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Courtyard by Marriott Grappone Conference Center in Concord.
This year's benefit, hosted by The Courtyard by Marriott, Martignetti Companies of New Hampshire, Inc., North Branch Construction, and Rymes Propane & Oils, Inc. offers guests the opportunity to learn and experience some of the most prestigious and respected wines from prominent wineries throughout the world. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience fine spirits as well. This year's "Sparkling Raffle," generously provided by Capitol Craftsman & Romance Jewelers in Concord, features a 14k white gold diamond ring containing 1 carat total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds valued at $1,995.
"The Genetic Counseling Program at the Breast Care Center, available through a collaboration with New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology, PA and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is an amazing resource for our region," said Pamela Puleo, vice president of philanthropy and public affairs of Concord Hospital. "Programs like genetic counseling, previously only available in Boston, Massachusetts, are available close to home. Since the program started three years ago, 236 women have come for counseling and 105 have been tested. Philanthropic support from events like the annual wine tasting is vital to make the center and the Genetic Counseling Program possible."
Tickets are available for $30 per person or $25 per person for groups of 10 or more. A limited number of tickets are available and advanced reservations are required. For more information, call Concord Hospital Trust-Office of Philanthropy at 225-2711, ext. 3076.
