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Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice (LSRVNA) celebrated the 20^th Anniversary of The Renaissance Shoppe at a very special party on September 24. The celebration and fundraiser featured recognition of key VIPs instrumental in the early years of the Shoppe:

• Joanne Hughes and Michele Holton, Shoppe Co-Founders
• Andi Steel, President & CEO of LSRVNA when the Shoppe opened in 2004
• Claudia Lewis (in memory of) and Pat Woolson, two original Shoppe volunteers
• Dan and Ellie Snyder, extraordinary early supporters
• Court Cross (in memory of and represented by Rip and Debbie Cross), the amazing volunteer “clerk of the works” who oversaw extensive building renovations to accommodate the Shoppe

Lake Sunapee VNA invites the community to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of The Renaissance Shoppe on Tuesday, September 24 from 5:30-7:30pm. This party and fundraiser for Lake Sunapee VNA will be held under a tent outside the Shoppe entrance at 107 Newport Road in New London and will include hors d’oeuvres, libations, music, a special silent auction and VIP recognition.

Lake Sunapee VNA is pleased to be partnering with UNH Extension and Newport Senior Center to bring "Boost Your Brain and Memory" to the community. This free four-session program will be held in September at Newport Senior Center and presented by Michele Kroll from UNH Extension. For more information, see the flyer below or call 603-863-9200. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3Lr3ubW

Due to New London water main work, the Lake Sunapee VNA office will be closed on Tuesday, June 25 and all office staff will be working from home. The water main work will also affect The Renaissance Shoppe, which will open at 1pm (instead of 10am) on June 25.

On May 8, 2024 at Colby-Sawyer College’s Wheeler Hall, the beloved Women Who Make A Difference Luncheon celebrated its 25^th anniversary of honoring extraordinary women from the community and raising funds for Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice. “Our milestone 25^th year was as amazing and joyful as ever with more than 200 guests and lots of happy energy,” says Cathy Raymond, Development Officer.

As of April 1^st, we reached our guest capacity for the May 8, 2024 Women Who Make A Difference Luncheon. We are so grateful for such strong support and interest in this beloved and often sold-out event! 

However, we have started a waiting list for the luncheon as some seats might become available. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please contact Cathy Raymond at 603-526-4077 x231 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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On May 8, 2024 at Colby-Sawyer College’s Wheeler Hall, the beloved Women Who Make A Difference Luncheon will celebrate its 25^th anniversary of honoring extraordinary local women and raising funds for the vital services of Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice.

The community is cordially invited to the 2024 Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice (LSRVNA) Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 6 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at The Knowlton House/LSPA at 63 Main Street in Sunapee.

A highlight of the occasion will be an informative and engaging panel presentation with LSRVNA staff from a variety of disciplines and departments entitled, Painting A Picture: How a team creates the patient experience. “Not surprisingly, most people have no idea how many members of our team come together every day to provide care and create positive patient experiences and outcomes,” says Jim Culhane, President & CEO. “As home care is increasingly complex and regulated, the expertise of a committed team of professionals is essential for success.” The agenda will also include a review of the past year, recognition of Board members, and time for questions from guests. 

RSVPs are encouraged and appreciated to Cathy Raymond at 603-526-4077 x231 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

AGING IN PLACE: WHY? (Part 1 of a series by Eryn Sellarole, MS, OTR/L, CAPS)

Aging in Place is the ability to live independently, comfortably, and safely in one’s own home or community as you age. Why age in place?

Familiarity and Comfort: Aging in place allows individuals to stay in a familiar environment, which can provide a sense of comfort and security. Being surrounded by the same possessions, neighborhood, and community can contribute to a higher quality of life.

Independence: Maintaining independence is a significant advantage of aging in place. Individuals can continue to manage their daily routines, make decisions about their own lives, and maintain a sense of control over their environment.

For over 20 years, Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice—in partnership with many caring businesses, individuals and community partners—has overseen the Kearsarge Kids Christmas Program, which brings holiday cheer to local families, especially the kids.

52 local families and more than 125 children were given a little extra help and holiday joy this year. Our wonderful sponsors adopted families and fulfilled their wish lists, while generous donors made cash gifts to help us purchase requested gift cards. In addition to gifts and gift cards for the children, every family received a generous Market Basket™ gift card to help with holiday meals and treats.

And that’s not all! Individuals and organizations also contributed items to the program’s “freebie table,” from which families could choose a couple of extra items to take home…things like mittens, scarves, toys, craft items and more. Special thanks to the New London Rotary Club, which held a book drive (part of its Literacy Program) and collected 110 children’s books for the freebie table this year.

We send heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated and hard-working Volunteer Elves who make this joyous program possible: Betsy Kloeppel, Deb Seyfried and Sheila Wallace.