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“Sharing the Journey

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Our TeamMeet our 2016-2017 Board of DirectorsGordon Schakelaar PresidentJulie Farnsworth Vice President Peter Schwarzl TreasurerGayle Mackay SecretaryMary Potts Past PresidentDeb Harrold William CoonBob GibsonLynn SharerJennifer JerrettFran Coleman

Staff MembersExecutive Director: Beverly Lashbrook Public Relations and Fundraising Coordinator: Melissa PolischukAdministrative Assistant: Eleanor BarryProgram Coordinator: Jane WeilandResidential Volunteer Coordinator: Vina ParkerClinical RN Lead: Rebecca EllersonPSW Lead: Terri PellerinResidential Team: RN’s, PSW’s

How to contact Hospice Huntsville:Telephone: (705) 789-6878 Fax: (705) 787-0504Email: hospiceh@vianet.caWebsite: www.hospicehuntsville.com

100 Frank Miller Drive Huntsville, ON P1H 1H7

Registered Charity #: 89025-9062 RR0001

Fall/Winter Edition 2016

Privacy Policy: Hospice Huntsville is committed to respecting your privacy and recognizes the signifi cance of privacy protection. Our organization will not sell, rent, lease, trade or otherwise disclose any of your contact/personal information.

Celebrate any special occasion: Christmas, holidays, weddings, anniversaries or birthdays with a unique and meaningful gift for family, friends, teachers or colleagues with our Hospice Huntsville Wish List.

The list will suit any budget and offers a wide range of giving options- from giving the gift of resident furniture to giving the gift of books for our hospice library.

Holiday Gift Giving Simple & Stress-free!• Choose the item from the Wish List. To view entire list: www.hospicehuntsville.com • Complete the enclosed donor slip with your payment/contact information or donate online through www.canadahelps.org• Your gift is 100% tax deductible. Donations $20 & over will receive a tax receipt. • Your purchase helps our community and Hospice Huntsville support end-of-life care.• Please visit our website for further details: www.hospicehuntsville.com

Message from the Board President “Everyone is entitled to live and die with dignity and comfort surrounded by loved ones, and assisted by compassionate and caring persons of their choice”

This Vision Statement became very clear to me as I sat around the table at my fi rst board meeting in March 2011. I was surrounded by a group of people dedicated to Hospice Huntsville and its programs in the community. These board members were dedicated to the building of a residential hospice in Huntsville. In January 2012, our dream and vision was complete as we opened Algonquin Grace, our 5 bed residential hospice.

I am honoured to begin my next three year term on the board as President of Hospice Huntsville. I am very passionate about Hospice Huntsville and its continued commitment to our community.

To Bev Lashbrook our Executive Director thank you, to our dedicated administrative staff, thank you, to our nursing staff, thank you, and to our volunteers who provided 13,198 volunteer hours, thank you. Keeping Algonquin Grace open and inviting with coffee always on and fresh cookies AMAZING, did I mention the fresh cookies?

Since January 2012 we have served 439 residents. Our building is paid for, we are meeting our yearly fi nancial targets. Fifty percent (50%) comes from our Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and the balance (50%) comes from dedicated people like you who continue to donate through our signature events, third party fundraising efforts, in memoriam’s and planned giving initiatives.

This year Gwynne’s Gazebo was donated by her family with the ribbon cutting in July. This is a wonderful addition to our facility, as many can now enjoy some fresh air, steps away from our building.

How can YOU help…?

1 - Join the 500 Club. Our goal is to have 500 people committing $500 per year to help cover our operational costs. Host a 500 Club party, invite your friends.

2 - If you would like us to come and share our vision with your community group or church group please feel free to contact us.

3 - Ask about our Planned Giving program, Gifts (stocks/mutual funds) in-kind, Will’s etc.

4 - Room naming opportunities still exist for those who wish to donate to Algonquin Grace.

5 - Tell your friends about us. Help spread our Vision for the community.

End of life care in our community consists of Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice, Visiting Volunteers, Grief Support and Bereavement programs, all this would not be possible without the dedication to Hospice Huntsville by YOU.

Thank you to the community for allowing us to serve you and thank you for your ongoing support.

Gordon SchakelaarBoard President

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Bereavement Support ProgramsHospice Huntsville offers Grief Support Programs for adults, children and teens. Our trained hospice facilitators offer the support programs in the spring and fall. (free of charge)Adult Grief Support: Seven session peer support program is designed to help a person cope with the loss of a loved one. Children’s Support: Six session support program is designed to help children, between 6 and 12 years old, process grief issues due to the death of a loved one or divorce/separation.

New: Grief Support Walking GroupHospice Huntsville is pleased to be expanding our Grief and Bereavement Supports with a Grief Support Walking Group. The purpose of this group is to provide participants a forum for continued fellowship, sharing with others on a similar journey.

To learn more about our grief support programs and services, please contact Jane Weiland, Program Coordinator at 705-789-6878 ext. 200 or email jweiland.hospiceh@vianet.ca

Join The Club!Your gift will make a lasting impact in supporting sustainable end of life programs and services in our community. Thank you to the 103 businesses and individuals that have joined our Hospice Huntsville 500 Club. Membership is $500/year and fully tax deductible. To join the 500 Club or for details: please visit our website or contact Hospice Huntsville.

Docs on IceIn March we welcomed over 900 physicians and medical students on 55 hockey teams from all across Ontario to Muskoka. Thank you to our generous sponsors, our fabulous volunteers, silent auction donors and the hard-working Docs on Ice Committee! Together we raised much needed funds for Hospice Huntsville & Hospice Muskoka

Thank you Community PartnersWe truly appreciate the generous support and relationships we have with the following businesses, community groups and individuals that have supported Hospice Huntsville this year: Muskoka Medical Centre Pharmacy, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Fairy Lodge, Metroland Media, Painted Kids Face Painting, Huntsville Place Mall, ProActive Rehab- Pie in the Face for Hike for Hospice, Eagle Lake Gun Club, Huntsville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232, Historical Automobile Society of Canada Muskoka Region, Muskoka Roastery Coffee Company, Chartwell Select Muskoka Traditions, Magnetawan Agriculture Society, Kimberly Clark-Huntsville, Hydro One Social Club, Muskoka Agility Dogs Fun Match, Knights of Columbus: Huntsville Council 7851, South River Lions Club, Yvonne Heath, Just for Judy: Pillowcase sales, Almaguin Quilt Guild, Horseshoes for Hospice: Scarlett Family, Julie Woolman/Huntsville Legion Games Triathlon, So Many Looks…Fashion & Accessories- Spring Fashion Preview event, Royal Canadian Legion Central Muskoka Branch 161, Maple Bluffs Farm, Huntsville Canadian Tire, Jayde Woods Fundraiser for Poppa Gary, Rental City, Huntsville; Pie in the Face Fundraiser, Muskoka Parry Sound Telephone Community Volunteers, Rock & Roll Black Tie Affair Concert: Jamie Clarke, Sandhill Nursery Fall Festival, Gerhard Schlenker Memorial Bonspiel, Scott’s Ride of Hope.

Are you interested in hosting a Third Party Event for Hospice? Visit our website or call us for details.

June Callwood Award Recipient - Congratulations Debbie Mowat

Hospice Visiting Volunteer; Debbie Mowat was awarded the prestigious June Callwood Award at the Annual Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference in Toronto. The award was established by Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, to acknowledge and thank outstanding hospice volunteers throughout the province.

New: Speaker’s Bureau Hospice Huntsville provides speakers for various groups and organizations throughout the Huntsville/Lake of Bays area. If your organization, business or group is looking for a speaker, we are ready to assist you. To schedule a presentation, please contact Hospice Huntsville at (705) 789-6878

Important Note about Charitable Tax Receipts: All donations for the 2016 calendar year must be postmarked by December 31, 2016 to be eligible for a 2016 tax receipt. Receipts will be mailed within 8 weeks after the end of December 2016.

“We are so very grateful for the comfort you brought my dad, through your loving fulfillment of his every wish. It certainly eased his transition from home and reassured us that he was in the right place”

“Your smiles, hugs, a shoulder to cry on, your way of listening and empathetic gestures show how much you care.”

Stay Connected - Sign up for Hospice Huntsville E-NewsIn order to save paper, copying and postage costs, we would like to email as many supporters as possible. To receive

Hospice Huntsville E-News, you can subscribe online on our website www.hospicehuntsville.com or contact our offi ce.

We truly appreciate the generous support and relationships we have with the following businesses, community groups and individuals that have supported Hospice Huntsville this year: Muskoka Medical Centre Pharmacy, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Fairy Lodge, Metroland Media, Painted Kids Face Painting, Huntsville Place Mall, ProActive Rehab- Pie in the Face for Hike for Hospice, Eagle Lake Gun Club, Huntsville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232, Historical Automobile Society of Canada Muskoka Region, Muskoka Roastery Coffee Company, Chartwell Select Muskoka Traditions, Magnetawan Agriculture Society,

Huntsville; Pie in the Face Fundraiser, Muskoka Parry Sound Telephone Community Volunteers,

Looking AheadAdult Grief Support & Children Support programs begin: Spring 2017Purple Boot Campaign: Month of AprilPurple Tea Party: Huntsville Place Mall, April 8, 2017Hike for Hospice: River Mill Park, May 7, 2017 Swim for Hospice: Lake Vernon, Muskoka River: August 2017Rock & Roll Black Tie Affair Concert: Algonquin Theatre: October 14, 2017

Signature EventsCelebrating 7 years of Hike for Hospice Huntsville On Sunday, May 1st Hospice Huntsville supporters spent the afternoon walking the lovely Hunter’s Bay Trail, remembering loved ones, raising awareness and funds for Hospice Huntsville. It was heart-

warming to see so many families, friends, special teams and furry friends all gathered together for one incredible cause! Our Hike Committee continues to amaze us for all of their passion, creativity and hard work!

Three cheers to all sponsors, participants, committee members and volunteers for making our Hike for Hospice Huntsville such a fabulous event! With your support we have raised over $56,000 for Hospice Huntsville! A special congratulations to Top Fundraising Team: Team Dorset, Top Fundraising Individual: Jeannie McLennan, Top Fundraising Team with Corporate Matching: Team Jean & Mackenzie Financial.

Save the Date: Please plan to join us for next year on Sunday May 7 2017 - New location: River Mill Park, downtown Huntsville. We are calling on you to gather a team of family, friends or co-workers to help us exceed our fundraising goal of $55,000.

Purple Tea Party: Thank you to our friends at Huntsville Place Mall for hosting our amazing Purple Tea Party. Our largest and most successful Tea yet; $15,350 was raised!

Do you have an auction item that you or your business would like to donate for the 2017 Purple Tea Party? Please contact Hospice Huntsville.

Every Stroke Counts! On July 17th, Lake Vernon and Muskoka River was a sea of bright purple swim caps, kayaks and boats. A huge thank you to all these FABULOUS folks for participating in the 5th Annual Swim for Hospice! From 6 to 82 years of age; you are quite the group! Thank you to our generous sponsors, Swim Committee members, boat & kayak crew, volunteers & Joy Jarvis, our long distance swimmer! Do you want to get wet for a great cause? Join us for our 6th Annual Swim for Hospice in August 2017 or participate in the Create your own Swim fundraiser.

Hospice Huntsville Boardof DirectorsHospice Huntsville said goodbye to retiring board members: Marge Denis and John McCaig. Thank you Marge and John for your dedication, support and service to Hospice Huntsville.Mission Statement: To guide and provide consistent, comprehensive and compassionate end of life care that is readily accessible to individuals, families and caregivers in the setting of their choice throughout the greater Huntsville area.Vision Statement: Everyone is entitled to live and die with dignity and comfort surrounded by loved ones, and assisted by compassionate and caring persons of their choice.Value Statement: From its inception, Hospice Huntsville has endeavored to take leadership in the community around matters pertaining to death and dying. Everything we do is high quality, client-centered and imbued with compassion.

Thank you to our 2016 Signature Event Sponsors

Signature EventsSignature EventsCelebrating 7 years Celebrating 7 years of Hike for Hospice of Hike for Hospice HuntsvilleHuntsville

warming to see so many families, friends, special teams

“Thank you for keeping (resident) so comfortable and pain free. We are in awe of the kindness, compassion, understanding and professionalism of every staff member. Thank you

all for making a very sad situation a little more bearable”

Ron Pratt

Bronze SponsorGordon Schakelaar

Starting Line Sponsors

Finish Line Sponsor

ROUTE SPONSORS: Dwight Market, Greystone Construction, MBRP, Robinson’s General Store, Taylor Carpet One, Kevin & Susan Billingsley, Dwight Lumber.

Photo by Jason Behm

“Since opening our doors in January 2012, we have cared for over 439 residents and their families. Our board, staff and volunteers are dedicated to ensuring we deliver high quality, high value, patient-centred end-of life care. The testimonials we receive from our residents and family members are affi rmation that we are following the vision of our organization.” Bev Lashbrook, Executive Director

Gold Sponsors