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Are you caring for someone with memory loss?

Good Day Respite is a day program run by Lake Sunapee VNA that supports adults with mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers. A Licensed Nursing Assistant oversees the program, which meets throughout the year on Mondays and Thursdays at Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church in New London and on Fridays at United Methodist Church in Lebanon.

Dr. Kono from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heart & Vascular Center to speak at Annual Meeting

Alan Kono, MD, FACC, of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heart & Vascular Center, will be the featured speaker at the LSRVNA Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 7th. Dr. Kono is Medical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy program and Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Critical Care unit at DHMC. His clinical and research interests are focused on advanced heart failure, diastolic heart failure, cardiology-oncology, hypothermia in sudden cardiac arrest, and palliative care and translational medicine in delivering optimal care. Dr. Kono, who works collaboratively with the LSRVNA Palliative Care Team, will speak on "The Role of Palliative Care in the Treatment of Advanced Cardiac Disease."

Free and open to the public, the LSRVNA Annual Meeting will be held in the Sugar River Bank Community Room at 10 North Main Street in Newport from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. In addition to Dr. Kono’s presentation, the meeting will include remarks by the agency’s CEO and Board Chair, as well as the presentation of two very special awards. Lights refreshments will be served.

To RSVP, contact Cathy Raymond at 603-526-4077 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

New London Oddfellows open their hearts again

Heidelberg Lodge IOOF #92 (a.k.a. Oddfellows) of New London continued its long-standing support of Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice by presenting its annual donation, which was gratefully accepted by Jim Culhane, President and CEO, on January 12. The Lodge supports local needs with the significant funds raised at its annual Christmas Auction, a 22-year tradition.

Heidelberg Lodge hails from the fact that before it was incorporated as New London, the town was originally called Heidelberg. Oddfellows have followed the guiding principles of friendship, love and truth in their service to the community and people in need. With approximately 10,000 Oddfellows Lodges in 26 countries, the New London Lodge, founded in 1895, is proud to be among them!

Donate While You Dine!

Lake Sunapee VNA will be the fortunate recipient of the “Thursday’s Child” proceeds at the Coach House Restaurant on January 19th. Simply call the restaurant directly at 526-2791 to make a reservation for that evening. Then enjoy an elegant dinner with family, friends or colleagues, while supporting vital home care and community services…50% of the evening’s profits come back to Lake Sunapee VNA!

The Coach House Restaurant is located in the historic New London Inn at 353 Main Street in New London and supports local community organizations “one plate at a time” through its “Thursday’s Child” events. For more information, contact Cathy Raymond at 526-4077 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

November Events to Benefit Hospice Care

November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month, which means the 11th Annual Craft Fair and the 28th Annual Hospice Dinner are right around the corner. Both events are held each year to benefit Hospice Care at Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice (LSRVNA).

Ledyard's 25th Anniversary Video Contest: The results are in!

It's all good! Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice (LSRVNA) ended in 4th place in the Ledyard Bank 25th Anniversary Video Contest and received an unexpected and much appreciated $1,500 cash award in recognition of our exceptional work!

The 11^th Annual Craft Fair to benefit LSRVNA Hospice Care will be held at the Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church at 82 King Hill Road (Route 11) in New London on Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Crafters are sought to participate in this festive day, which will also include a Cookie Walk, Silent Auction, entertainment, food and more.

In addition to its ongoing bereavement support groups, Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice has planned two special programs for the holidays. One is a two-part informational and learning program on how to handle the holidays after a loss. The other is the annual “Time of Remembrance” celebration to remember and honor the lives of loved ones who have died.

Vote now and help us win the $10,000 grand prize!

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice is one of five local organizations that has been selected to receive a portion of Ledyard National Bank’s special anniversary gift of more than $20,000 based upon the number of votes they receive from YOU! The more votes we get, the better chance we have of winning the $10,000 grand prize!

Stay Healthy … Get Your Flu Shot!

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice (LSRVNA), which reminds you to give yourself the gift of health, is offering Flu Clinics throughout the region starting the first week of September. The Centers for Disease Control recommends getting the flu vaccine as early as possible in the fall, as it takes about two weeks after being vaccinated to be fully protected.