Bethell Hospice Newsletter Spring 2019 FINAL
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FROM THE BETHELL HOSPICE FOUNDATION . SPRING 2019 ISSUE Tree Dedication Marjorie Webster Lamb Marjorie Webster Lamb was a resident of the Morning Glory Room at Bethell Hospice from May 13 to July 21, 2018. Marjorie was a breath of sunshine, and it was evident to everyone that she shared a special bond with her husband, Richard. Marjorie cherished her time at Bethell Hospice. She adored the nursing staff and the excellent care she received, and characterized her stay as one of profound peace. She shared many wonderful conversations and even wrote some lovely poetry, including which is now framed in Bethell Hospice as a tribute to the entire care team. During her stay, Marjorie and Richard decided to make a lasting tribute by dedicating a tree in Marjorie’s memory on the Bethell Hospice grounds. They selected a beautiful Japanese Lilac that reminded Marjorie of the trees in her garden at home. It is only fitting that a poem she wrote to Richard is immortalized on her tree dedication plaque: My promise I will keep to you Green pastures await you Still waters are there Just walk round the corner I wait for you there To find out more about tree dedication opportunities at Bethell Hospice, please contact: Jeannette Vanden Heuvel at 905-838-3534, ext. 2251, or [email protected]. Here when you need us at Bethell Hospice Overwhelming Light & Love Support Hundreds of friends of Bethell Hospice gathered in Inglewood on December 13 to light the Bethell Hospice trees in memory of their loved ones. We are thrilled to announce that our 2018 Celebration of Light & Love raised over $170,000 in support of Bethell Hospice Foundation. To each of you who made a gift, thank you so much for your belief in the importance of Bethell Hospice in our community. At the Tree Lighting ceremony, guests participated in a candlelit procession, led by the Orangeville Show Chorus singing Hallelujah. The trees were lit by Connie McLellan on behalf of the entire Bethell Hospice care team. Over 450 individuals were remembered with Light & Love gifts, and names of all those honoured were read by Master of Ceremonies, Stan Cameron, and repeated back by guests in communal response. Thank you everyone for your support of Bethell Hospice! “Bethell Hospice took care of my father and our whole family. Kind, passionate, helpful... and this describes everyone – Doctor Mike, nurses, PSWs and all the many volunteers. I can’t say enough about how great Bethell is and, if you donate, the money will help keep this wonderful organization up and running for years to come.” Posted to our Bethell Hospice Foundation Facebook by Daniel Gallagher 9th Annual Hike for Bethell Hospice Join us on Sunday, May 5 at the Lloyd Wilson Centennial Arena in Inglewood, and help to raise $150,000 in support of Bethell Hospice. The hike features the much-loved memory board Hike Itinerary (where participants post photos of their loved ones • Registration & Silent Auction Opens 9:00 a.m. and inspirational quotes), live entertainment, a great • Welcome & Opening Ceremonies 10:00 a.m. silent auction and, of course, a beautiful walk along • Hike Begins 10:15 a.m. the Caledon Trailway. All participants also receive • Barbeque Opens 10:45 a.m. Sunday commemorative hike t-shirts, and enjoy a fabulous • Silent Auction Closes 12:00 noon barbeque lunch. May 5 Register early, and start collecting your pledges of support. To register yourself or your team, or to pledge support to a hiker, visit us online at foundation.bethellhospice.org PRESENTING SPONSOR Upcoming Community Events in Support of Bethell Hospice Dinner & Dancing Date Night at Hockley Valley Resort Saturday, April 6 Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha Cha – we’ve got it all! Join us for a fabulous date night with dance performances, mini lessons, and a fun dance contest. Enjoy a fabulous 3-course dinner, and bid on some treasures at the date night-themed silent auction. And, if you like, book a room and stay the night at a special event rate. Welcome bubbly at 6:30 p.m., with dinner to follow THE LOCKHART GROUP at 7:00 p.m. ScotiaMcLeod, a division of Scotia Capital Inc. Stephanie Lockhart, Wealth Advisor Tickets $95 + taxes & gratuities www.stephanielockhart.ca Tickets & Event Information – Hockley Valley Resort 1-866-HOCKLEY or hockley.com Sponsorship & Silent Auction Information – Jennifer Gignac [email protected] Diamond in the Hills Fashion Show Sunday, June 9 Join us at The Greenhouse at the Royal Ambassador for a spectacular luncheon with wine, live & silent auctions, mystery glitter boxes, and fashions by Georgetown’s Studio 49. Organized by Bonnie Ledson, Debbie Glover, Judy Petursson, Marj Dennis, Danila Maric, Barb Gough & Barb Goodhand, this popular fashion show is always a sold-out affair, and last year raised $105,000 for Bethell Hospice Foundation. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with lunch to follow at 12:30 p.m. & fashion show at 1:00 p.m. Tickets $125 per person Tickets – Danila Maric 519-939-2299 or [email protected]; Barb Goodhand 416-729-0902 or [email protected] Sponsorship & Silent Auction Information – Bonnie Ledson 416-873-0867 or [email protected]; Barb Gough 416-951-9239 or [email protected] Osprey Valley Open Monday, July 8 – Sunday, July 14 In 2018, Osprey Valley became the first-ever GTA golf course to host an official Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada event, where the world’s top up-and-coming players compete to advance one step closer to the PGA Tour. Each stop on the Mackenzie Tour designates local charitable recipients. Again this year, Bethell Hospice Foundation will receive an endowment from the Osprey Valley Open. Endowments provide crucial funding for the future, ensuring that Bethell Hospice will remain a strong and vibrant part of our community fabric in the years to come. Tournament Information & Spectator Tickets – ospreyvalleyopen.com Your support ensures that Bethell Hospice can continue to provide compassionate care at to residents, community program participants or their families. Dawna Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, July 13 Join us at Glen Eagle Golf Club for this fabulous tournament in memory of Dawna Hunt, which last year raised $26,715 in support of Bethell Hospice Foundation. The tournament features 18 holes of golf and a delicious dinner, as well as games, a prize table and much more. Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m., with dinner to follow at 5:30 p.m. Information, Registration & Sponsorship – Shirley Horsley 416-561-4082 or [email protected]; Debbie Hunt 416-346-5343 or [email protected]; Marilyn Hunt 905-857-2475 or [email protected] Glen Eagle Charity Classic Golf Tournament Friday, August 9 Organized annually by Glen Eagle Golf Club, the popular tournament raised over $22,000 last year for Bethell Hospice Foundation. The tournament features 18 holes of golf with shared power carts, tasty barbeque lunch, cocktail reception, delicious four-course dinner, great prizes and a fabulous silent auction. Lunch on the Patio at 11:00 a.m., followed by shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., appetizers at the bar at 5:00 p.m. & dinner at 6:00 p.m. Registration – $185 per person (Early Bird Price of $160 per person until July 1); Dinner Only – $60 Online Registration – gleneaglegolf.com Sponsorship, Silent Auction & Event Information – Brad Friesner 905-880-0131 or [email protected] Healing Cycle Ride Mid September Pull on your shorts and tackle the 10k, 25k, 50k or 100k cycling route. Please note that you must designate your team in support of Bethell Hospice in order for your registrations and donations to be directed to Bethell Hospice Foundation. To join the Cycle for Bethell Hospice Team, contact Anton Vermunt [email protected] or Bruce Stewart [email protected] Registration & Event Information – thehealingcycle.ca Thank you for supporting our Upcoming Community Events! Bethell Hospice Remembers Join us in remembering the following Bethell Hospice residents, who passed away January 1 – December 31, 2018 Susan Abnes Ana Dorkin Ben Adams Florence Dupuis Bibi K. ‘Vera’ Ali Clarence Evely Patricia Aucoin Janet Everett Icodel Bailey Jean Feast Leanora ‘Nelsie’ Bailey Jean Foord Ann Barlow Maria Franchi Cassandra Barnes Maria Fuliere Marjorie Webster Lamb Ursula Schulze Tadros Bedir Beryl Gallagher Louis Lau Maureen Scobie Florence Bernard Michael Gallagher Albert LeBlanc Peter Sharp Reg Beveridge Richard Gerlica Georgette Lee Ramona Shouldice Parkash Bhoohe Helen Gignac Mary Letestu William ‘Jack’ Sibbald William Bissell Edna Gilchrist Marinus Luimes Roger Smith Rashda Bokhari Wayne Gillis Andrewina ‘Ann’ Macaulay Elizabeth Smits Douglas Frank Bourne Robert Glass Khalid Mahmood Louise Spagnol Cletus ‘Bonnie’ Bowen Walter Gooderham Lillian Martin Alexandar Spasov Steve ‘Whitey’ Breitner Hope Gray Ada McNulty Alain St. Laurent Cathy Buchanan James Graziano Betty Anne Moreau Radmila Stojkovich Phyllis Cameron Ron Green Packiam Nadarajah Janice Strain Donna Campbell Devinder Singh Grewal Anna Nagtzaam Ralph Sugg Michael Campbell Jake Haines Parmatma Nanda Mark Teal Sharon Carty Herman Haller James ‘Ted’ Neish Joseph Thomas Jacqueline Casselman Roger Hamberg Paula Nichol Sonia Marie Thomas David Edward Chesterton Garry Handford Stan Orenczuk Donald Thompson Jim Chiaro Mechelina ‘Mechy’ Hendrikx Robert Orr Heather Ann Thompson Antonio Cicco Suzan Hoffmann Renato Ortolan Millicent Thompson Jim Collie Susan Hogan Isabell Palmer Sergio Tognon Gail Conners Ron Hood Mervyn Paraboo Enno ‘Ed’ Varkel Billie Conover Sheldon Horowitz Brenda Priseman Roger Violette Ken Cowan Frances