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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
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Read MoreFor 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.
Lake Sunapee VNA has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of November 2023.
The Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, which launched in August 2021, is an easy way for shoppers to give back. Every Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold supports a nonprofit organization local to the Hannaford in which it was purchased.
Selected by local store leadership at the Hannaford located in New London, Lake Sunapee VNA will receive a $1 donation for every Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker purchased at this store during November.
“Flowers can make someone’s day, brighten a room or spread a smile, especially as we enter the holiday season,” said Cathy Raymond, Development Officer. “We are grateful to Hannaford for supporting us in this way.”
To guests attending the Lake Sunapee VNA Hospice Event on November 7th at Colby-Sawyer College, 5:30-7:30 pm:
Suggested Parking Areas: Parking Lot D; the oval in front of the College; on Main Street in front of the College … and other locations as you feel comfortable. There will be some ”event” signage on campus to help. Ware Student Center/Wheeler Hall is #26 on the campus map, which can be viewed at https://colby-sawyer.edu/assets/about/campus-map.pdf
Questions?
Please contact Cathy Raymond
603-526-4077 x231
Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice invites the community to attend "Honoring Hospice...Celebrating Life," a special evening of joy and remembrance to be held on Tuesday, November 7 from 5:30-7:30pm at Colby-Sawyer College Wheeler Hall in support of hospice care. The event is $75 per person and will include Chef’s Choice Hors-d’oeuvres & Appetizers, Wine & Beer Bar (1 complimentary drink; cash bar thereafter), Music, Hospice Tributes, and a Memory Garden.
This new event will incorporate elements of several past events in order to celebrate the value and beauty of hospice and remember loved ones who have passed on.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Cathy Raymond at
Please Note: The Hospice Volunteer Training class scheduled to begin in September (details below) is now full. If you are interested in being contacted for possible last-minute cancellations or future trainings, contact Elizabeth Gantner, Volunteer Manager, at 603-748-2225 or
By Meaghan Breen, Eagle Times Health Correspondent
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After three years, the much-anticipated Women Who Make A Difference Luncheon returned on May 10. More than 200 guests filled Wheeler Hall at Colby-Sawyer College to “reconnect and feel the joy” of finally being together again.
“The highlight of the luncheon is always the big reveal of the award winners, and we congratulate each of these remarkable 2023 honorees,” said Cathy Raymond, Development Officer at Lake Sunapee VNA.
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