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“Aging with Confidence: Real Challenges, Real Solutions” is the topic guest speaker Martha Bruce, PhD, MPH, will present at this year’s Lake Sunapee VNA Annual Meeting.

Claremont Resident Clayton "Dick" McCullough was honored by Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice (LSRVNA) on February 5 as part of the national We Honor Veterans program. LSRVNA has been a We Honor Veterans Partner since 2011, which involves meeting specific requirements to enhance care for patients who served in the military. For those Veterans who are interested, that includes a special in-home recognition ceremony conducted by LSRVNA staff.

Baker Hill Golf Club Gives Back... Like a Pro!

This past summer, Baker Hill Golf Club in Newbury held its first “Pro-Am Series & Charity Event.” Foursomes comprised of three Club members and one professional played in a Best Ball Gross & Net format. Each member contributed $50.00 for the special opportunity to “play with a pro” while supporting vital home care services for our local community. Sincere thanks to Pros Brad Heninger, Mark Peters, Jeremy Quelch and Ed Deshaies, without whom the series wouldn’t have been possible.

Thanks to the generosity of so many, 75 families from throughout the Kearsarge community now have gifts to open on Christmas day. The gifts were gathered through the Kearsarge Community Kids’ Christmas Project, an annual event coordinated through Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice (LSRVNA) in collaboration with area churches, businesses, civic organizations and individuals.

On November 14, 2018, more than 100 guests gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lake Sunapee Region VNA (LSRVNA) Hospice Dinner at The Millstone at 74 Main, raising funds and awareness for compassionate end-of-life care. In 1980, Tom Mills and family opened The Millstone Restaurant; in 1989 he established the Hospice Dinner to benefit the LSRVNA Hospice Program. Tom supports a number of local organizations with special interests, including youth, education, veterans and health initiatives. He believes it is important to partner with local organizations that significantly impact our community. 

Holidays after losing a loved one can be challenging and sometimes difficult. That’s why Lake Sunapee VNA is offering a free grief support program entitled “Handling the Holidays After a Loss” to help grieving community members explore ways to proactively plan and maneuver through major holidays.

Three very special volunteers have taken on the cheerful task of serving as this year’s “Volunteer Elves” for the Kearsarge Kids Christmas Program. Sheila Wallace, Debbie Seyfried and Betsy Kloeppel—all who volunteer in other capacities for LSRVNA, including in the office and at the Good Day Respite Program—have stepped up to help bring joy to area families in need during the holiday season.

The Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Valley Regional Healthcare, New London Hospital, Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice, Fall Mountain Regional School District, and the Medical Reserve Corps. met on October 2 at the Fall Mountain Regional High school to kick off the first school-based flu clinic of the season providing 101 students with their annual flu immunization. The agencies collaborate to offer school-based flu immunizations to potentially thousands of local students during the fall months.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice (LSRVNA) has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the month of October. Launched in 2015, the program is designed to support local non-profits through the sale of the reusable bags. For every bag purchased at the New London Hannaford during October, LSRVNA will receive a $1 donation.

Be a Sponsor of the Kids’ Christmas Project

Once again, Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice (LSRVNA) is coordinating the Kearsarge Community Kids’ Christmas Project, and there are two ways you can help bring joy during the holidays by supporting local families in need:

• Make a cash donation to help fulfill the wish lists of area children and families by mailing a check payable to LSRVNA Elf Fund to: LSRVNA, PO Box 2209, New London, NH 03257.
• Adopt a family and fulfill their wish list. Please call the "Elf Line" at 603-526-4077 ext. 356 to let us know your desire to help.

If you are interested in participating in either way, please contact LSRVNA no later than October 30th.