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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 7^th 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

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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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 603-526-4077 x231.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

By Meaghan Breen, Eagle Times Health Correspondent

Article courtesy of Good Health Care Guide, a product of the Claremont Eagle Times, which holds the copyright. To view the entire guide online, please visit https://www.eagletimes.com/eedition/special_sections/page-a01/page_de62df8c-0154-547c-ac55-7e7879eba498.html

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.

Transformational Life Coach, Kasey Mathews, is on a mission to uplift and empower women to lead a life overflowing with abundance, purpose and joy.

After closing in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, Good Day Respite is scheduled to return on May 2 at the Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church in New London. “We are thrilled to be re-opening this much needed program for people with mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers," says Jim Culhane, President & CEO. "Two days a week, caregivers can take a break and let Lake Sunapee VNA staff and volunteers provide a safe and pleasant environment for their loved ones."

Good Day Respite will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-3pm. The program costs $50 per day and includes social interaction, hands-on projects, lunch, entertainment and activities. Scholarships are available for those in need.

To inquire about the program or the volunteer opportunities available, contact Lake Sunapee VNA at 603-526-4077.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice invites the community to attend its Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 23 at 4:00 p.m. at the Wilmot Community Association, 64 Village Road, Wilmot. The meeting will include a review of 2022, Board member appointments, award announcements, refreshments and a discussion with Jim Culhane, President & CEO, about the changing landscape of home care.

“We hope you’ll join us to meet some of our board and staff, see fellow members of the community, and learn more about home care today and moving forward,” says Culhane.

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

Ledyard Bank really got their holiday cheer on when they presented a special donation to Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice on December 13th. They shared with Lake Sunapee VNA staff Jim Culhane and Cathy Raymond, “We are so impressed with the impact you make and thought this year-end gift would be a great way to support the work you do.” Thank you, Ledyard! From left are: Bill Kidder, Michael Hakoun, Peter Sprudzs, Jim Culhane, Kathy Underwood, Mike Urnezis, Cathy Raymond, Josephine Moran, Catherine Bardier and Mike Parisi.