Friends of Hospice
PO Box 81, Nevada City, California 95959
Telephone:  (530) 274-5121

Friends of Hospice Executive Board for 2012

Executive Committee
Diane Wilson, President. 432-4785
Cathy Jostes, Vice President Events. 277-9709
Brenda Heeke, Secretary. 205-9080
Kathy Kusanovich, Treasurer. 265-3781
Mary Plush Jensen, Past President. 273-6317
Vanessa Bengston, Executive Director, Hospice of the Foothills

Board Members
Judy Armstrong

Judy Blue

Diana Lemmon
Donna Mack

Sharon Mathis

Judy Nelson

To join Friends of Hospice, please call Judy Blue at 432-2330.

Joining Friends of Hospice

Friends of Hospice was started by one woman, Pat Chargin, who wanted to make a difference in the lives of people with terminal illnesses. Today our many members continue to make a positive difference in our community.

Joining Friends is easy; we ask that you pay $20 per year in dues ($30 per couple) and that you participate on at least two events and/or committees. We meet quarterly on the second Tuesday of January, April, July and October at Alta Sierra Country Club.

To join Friends of Hospice, please call:
Friends of Hospice (530) 274-5121 or
Judy Blue (530) 432-2330 or jmjablue2@comcast.net





Calendar of Events

Jail and Bail
Thursday, March 15, 2012
This fundraiser is jointly sponsored by The Union and KNCO. Friends recruit volunteer “Bailees” who will then ask their friends and organizations for pledges of “bail money” (donations for FOH) by a specified date to keep them out of jail. On that date, if they wish, the “Bailees” may solicit additional pledges on the radio.

Butterfly Garden of Remembrance
Saturday-Monday, May 26, 27 and 28, 2012
Hooper and Weaver Mortuary, Nevada City
This is a Memorial Weekend opportunity to remember loved ones by making a $15 donation and filling out a name tag with a message of remembrance to honor a loved one (s).  These cards are tied to wrought iron butterflies mounted on garden stakes and placed in a designated garden at Hooper and Weaver Mortuary where they may be viewed during the weekend.  To fill out a memorial card in advance please call our office (530) 274-5121. 

Breakfast in the Park
Sunday, June 24, 2012
St. Canice Center, 236 Reward Street, Nevada City
A full Breakfast with pancakes is served in a beautiful wooded area of Nevada City to approximately 700 guests. County Sheriffs’ Association does the cooking and Friends and Girl Scouts serve. Highlights are raffle prizes and a silent auction. This is our "Thank You" to the community -- Please Join us.  Cost is $9.00 per Adult and Children $5.00

AUGUST -- A "SURPRISE EVENT" ---STAY TUNED

Tree of Love

November - December 2012

In November Invitations with "paper tree ornaments" are mailed to the community soliciting donations which are returned with a message written upon the paper tree.  These are displayed on Holiday Memorial Trees which are located at the Hospice facility as well as the Hospice Thrift Centers.

Celebration of Lives

Thursday, December 6, 2012
Sierra Presbyterian Church, 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City

A "Celebration of Lives" service is held in honor of those patients served by Hospice of The Foothills who have passed away in the prior year.  THe service is followed by a reception in the Church hall.

Pave the Way
Download the donation form (Acrobat PDF file)
An on-going program to raise funds for the support of all services provided by Hospice of the Foothills and the Compassionate Care Home, 11270 Rough and Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945. With each $100.00 donation, from an individual or group of people, a brick with an inscription of the donor's choice will become a permanent tribute and placed within the landscaping of the Hospice of the Foothills facility. The inscription may be in Memory of, Recognition of, Honor or Tribute to a family, friend, business, club, church, service organization or branch of the military.





Friends of Hospice Committees

Brag Box
A box is passed around at our Quarterly Meetings for members who would like to brag about special events happening in their lives. The money collected is used for Caring Friends’ supplies.

Caring Friends
One of the hallmarks of Friends of Hospice is the gift of a handmade teddy bear for each patient receiving Hospice care. These Caring Friends also provide birthday cards and plants and seasonal favors for the patients’ trays.

Pennies for Hospice
Cans are placed in local retail stores to collect change (or more) and four times a year a penny drive is held at various locations. Members meet periodically to count the money collected.

Office Staffing
Members volunteer to work 2 to 4 hour shifts in our office answering the telephone and helping visitors with fundraising questions and general office duties.

Newsletter
The newsletter is published four times a year preceding our quarterly meetings which are held the fourth Tuesday of January, April, July and October at the Alta Sierra Country Club.