2010 Trainings
We
run our volunteer trainings in the spring and fall.
Hospice Patient Care Volunteer Training
The 9 week Volunteer Patient Care Training is offered twice yearly in
the spring and fall. Meeting once per week, time in training is
approximately 30 hours. Please call for more information.
Wednesdays October 6 through December 8
3:30 - 7:00 P.M. (9 Weeks) Ellsworth
Hospice patient care
training enables men and women to help people in their community.
The goal of care is excellent quality of life for those who are
nearing the end of life and their caregivers. Volunteers provide
regular visits and emotional support so caregivers can take a break,
do errands, make special appointments, go out for a meal with
friends or take a nap. Volunteers provide companionship visits for
people who reside in nursing homes or have been admitted to local
hospitals. They accompany families who need support during the dying
process. To provide this care, volunteers learn about
communication and support techniques, family dynamics, simple
bedside care giving strategies, local resources and team
care. Registration form and an interview are required. Call
667-2531. $50.00 registration fee.
Download
Patient Care Volunteer Training Application
Program Offered at Hospice Of Hancock
County
14 McKenzie Avenue, Ellsworth Maine 04605
Call 667-2531 to register.
Pre-registration is necessary. Please call 667-2531 for more
information
Bereavement Facilitator Volunteer Training
The 9 week Bereavement Facilitators Training is offered twice yearly in the
spring and fall. Meeting once per week, time in training is approximately 30
hours. Please call for more information.
Tuesdays October 12 through
December 7
3:30 - 7:00 P.M. (9 Weeks) Ellsworth
Help others work through their grief by facilitating bereavement
support groups. Learn about the grieving process, a mind-body
interaction, and promote emotional health. Understand the wide
variety of responses to loss. Health care providers are welcome to
attend. Registration and interview are required. Call 667-2531.
$50
registration fee. Download
Bereavement Facilitator Volunteer Application
Program Offered at Hospice Of Hancock
County
14 McKenzie Avenue, Ellsworth Maine 04605
Call 667-2531 to register.
Pre-registration is necessary. Please call 667-2531 for more
information
Support Groups
We run our Support
Group series in the spring and fall.
The Caring Hearts Bereavement Program sponsored by Hospice of
Hancock County invites you to attend one of the following Fall Support
Groups being held at the hospice house.
Groups include:
-
 Widow
& Widowers - (10-Weeks)
Fridays, October 1 – December 3, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- Parents Who Have Lost a Teen or Adult Children-
(8-Weeks)
Mondays, October 18 - December 6, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Adults Who Have Lost a Parent or Sibling -
(8-Weeks)
Thursdays, October 7 - December 2, 4:00 - 6:00 p. m. (will
not meet on Nov. 25.)
- Survivors of Loved Ones Who Have Completed Suicide
- (7-Weeks)
Wednesdays, October 6 - November 17, 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Support groups are held in a safe and confidential
environment with trained facilitators.
If you are interested in a attending a support group, please call the Hospice
of Hancock County office to request a registration form. Complete the form and
return it to our office as soon as possible.
Please feel free to share this information with others who would benefit from
these services. Our services are free of charge. Pre-registration is
required.
For more information, please call the Hospice office, 667-2531.
2010 Community Educations
Hospice of Hancock County community education programs:
Hospice Foundation of America National
Teleconference
“Cancer and End of Life Care”
with Local Panel of Presenters
Wednesday, March 24, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
St. Andrew Church, Ellsworth
Medical Perspectives on End-of-Life
Conversations and
Utilization of Hospice Resources
May, 2010
Respected medical practitioners from throughout our
region will provide skill-enhancing information regarding
end-of-life conversations as early intervention.
Annual Memorial Service and Garden Party
In Honor of Patients Served Who Have Died in the Past
Year
Friday, June 25, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Hospice of Hancock County Garden
5th Annual Caring Hearts Bereavement Day Camp
 For grieving children and families
Saturday, August 14
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Nichols Day Camp
Herrick Road, Sedgwick
Learn healthy ways to express the feelings of loss through self-care and
coping skills. This special day is provided in a confidential setting filled
with group support, swimming, art, outdoor activities , fun and of course,
the Power of Music. A special remembrance service is also part of the day’s
events.
Services are free of charge.
30th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, September 8, 2010; 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Our 30th Year Recognition will conclude with our Annual
Meeting Celebration.
2010 Fund Raising Events
Events offered by HOHC
15th Annual Charity Auction
Saturday, February 20, from 5:00 - 7:30
Maine Grind in Ellsworth
Snow date of Sunday, the 21st, from 2:00 - 4:30
With hearty hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and entertainment.
We look forward to a fun event. Volunteers
will be able to help us solicit items for the Silent
Auction—do you know someone who might donate an item?
3rd Annual Dinner Parties for a Cause
Weekends in May and June
Third annual series of gourmet dinner parties in private
homes to benefit Hospice of Hancock County. Let us know if you are interested
in hosting a party this year!
14th Annual Hospice Regatta of Maine
Friday, July 16 - Sunday, July 18
Dysart’s Great Harbor Marina, Southwest Harbor
Saturday’s events include the High Card for Hospice power
boat poker rally and the Celebration of Hospice traditional
lobster bake.
For more information about
the Regatta, click here.
Looking Ahead
Some specific dates, times and places are
to be announced.
Please mark your calendars and check back
with us for more information.
Hospice of Hancock County 207-667-2531
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