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TeSunday Omanga 6 December | 10am Hospice – 4pm Sunday 6 December | 10am – 4pm

Ten Christmas Tables for Te Omanga - How you can help secure the future of Living Well Group Sunday 6 December 2015 Te Omanga Hospice This group meets each Wednesday from September was "Wills Month" and Te Omanga has been fortunate 10.30 am - 12.30 pm Our very own new Christmas fundraising event is a great opportunity over many years to be included in the Wills of people who believe It is run by a Co-ordinator for families to get together, enjoy a day out and remember a loved in the work that we do. one. The idea is styled like a garden or architecture tour where people and a team of volunteers. It is an opportunity for travel around a neighbourhood and look at people’s homes and gardens The bequests that we receive assist with funding the operational patients and families to socialise except for this event, the focus is on Christmas, and specifically the costs of providing a free palliative care service to the Hutt and participate in activities in a supportive environment. dinner table and how people set it and decorate it. Community, or are invested in the Te Omanga Hospice Foundation. • News and views from Te Omanga Hospice – Christmas 2015 The group has recently developed their Mission Statement in We know that Kiwis love interiors, and looking at other people’s homes is a The Foundation was established in 2005 to help bridge a funding support of our hospice values. The wonderful words of endorsement many This will be my last newsletter to you for great form of inspiration. We also know that people love Christmas and the shortfall of over $2.5 million each year for Te Omanga Hospice. It festivities associated with it. The tour incorporates ten unique homes with a of you gave in relation to the care you had 2015. I hope you enjoy the read. There is a separate registered charitable trust tasked with securing the Within the hospice values the Living Well Group’s aim is to experienced for a loved one at Te are some wonderful articles on variety of styles, and navigates it’s way through from financial future of the hospice. encourage and enable patients and family members to to Eastbourne. Be inspired, get together and enjoy a day out. There will be enjoy living through an activities based weekly programme. Omanga is so appreciated by what has been happening at Discover a selection of Lower Hutt homes and be inspired by the way people decorate their many surprises along the way. myself, the clinical teams and Te Omanga over the last Why leave Te Omanga a gift in your "You do everyone who works here. wonderful work few months. This edition Christmas Table. This exclusive self guided tour is a great way to spend time with family Tickets: $50 each or $100 for a Family Pass Will? that we are showcases the very I was encouraged to see the successful Vintners' Lunch Tickets are strictly limited, so if you want to join us on Sunday 6 December, It costs more than $6 million to deliver all of our services. privileged to members or remember a loved one at this time of year. If you are interested in architecture, make sure you get yours from any one of our three Retail Shops at Upper Approximately 62% of this comes from Government. This means amount that you do for us as fundraiser and the most Hutt, Lower Hutt or or by contacting the event organiser Brian that we rely on supporters and local communities for the remainder. donors and/or volunteers. It is support." generous donation given art, music, food, wine and flowers there will be something special for you on this tour. Wood by email [email protected]. estimated our supporters donate by Chris & Liz Boon, Owner Our patients and families require a range of care and support Biddy Harford, Chief Executive. around 40,000 volunteer hours per Operators of McDonalds Upper Proudly supported by Tommy's Lower Hutt and Apex Print & Design. services which are all provided free. In 2014 we provided care and annum to benefit the daily operation of the Hutt, Silverstream, Petone and , support to over 542 patients and their families and on any given A gift in your Will helps hospice and contribute to funding the $2.5 to fund three replacement vehicles for the day we had approximately 177 patients on the programme at any secure our care for future Thank You one time. million shortfall in income between what we Community Nursing Fleet. Tickets are available from our three retail stores Spring is here and when I arrive at work receive from Government and the cost of Once you have looked after your family and friends please think generations on a Monday morning I can't help but be providing a free palliative care service to the The holidays are a perfect time to remind about leaving a gift to Te Omanga Hospice in your Will. To find out more about leaving a community. you how much I appreciate your support. 226 on Main, Upper Hutt | 50 on Queens, Lower Hutt | 374 on Jackson, Petone reminded how grateful the hospice is to Next year will bring its own set of “Create memories for the future By doing so you can help make the hospice sustainable, ensuring it bequest to Te Omanga have the assistance of all our supporters. please phone 04 568 0725 It is evident from some of challenges and I hope that we or by emailing [email protected] with objects inspired by the past” can continue to provide the very highest level of care and support The wonderful array of flora and fauna "I think you to the people of the Hutt Valley. your comments that not continue to have your support and that are blossoming with the onset are a fantastic [email protected] email only does the work you enthusiasm in 2016. Te Omanga The last two months of the year are always busy for the of summer are being tended by our organisation and Retail team. We are very excited to roll out our wonderful There are a number of ways you can support the Te Omanga do as a volunteer benefit is proud to be embraced by the passionate volunteer gardeners. What a a great asset to Christmas merchandising making our stores happy and Hospice: by joining the Te Omanga Hospice Foundation through an the hospice but doing Hutt Valley community. magical wonderlands to shop in. individual or business membership, or by leaving a gift in your Will. stunning entranceway they create to our this work also enriches the Hutt Valley." hospice. your life. I hope you enjoy a wonderful season We will have treats, pop-up sales and surprises in store. Every Find out how to join the Te Omanga Foundation or include a gift to Te Omanga Hospice in your Will. Phone Julie McMeeken filled with the people and traditions that | day there will be different goods in store for your pleasure. In June a Supporter Survey was sent to Your feedback was gratefully received mean the most to you. We will have unique gifts that you will not find under one roof 04 568 0725 or email [email protected] you all. I would like to thank the 550 plus $50 per ticket $100 family pass in any other shop. and we are currently working on collating the * who took the time to respond and tell us data which will be beneficial to the operation Enjoy shopping for your friends and family at 50 Queens Drive, Over 200 individuals were biannual seminar to disseminate something about how you engage with Te of the hospice. I will share some of results Lower Hutt; 374 Jackson Street, Petone or 226 High Street, touched, moved and inspired by the principles of positive end- Omanga Hospice. with you early in the New Year. Biddy Harford No additional tickets will be available on the day Upper Hutt knowing you are supporting Te Omanga Hospice. the day and we are confident of-life care. The seminars aim Chief Executive they will do the same for the to stimulate discussion around We look forward to sharing the love and memories of Thank you to everyone who families they work with on a daily challenges faced by those working * A family pass is two adults and up to four children Christmas with you. invested a huge amount of basis. We are already aware of in the field of gerontology and work in the organisation of the changes implemented by health palliative care to bring about Glimpses of Omanga". The compilation of "May our thankfulness for what Te Omanga. It looks fabulous and 'Changing Minds 2015' seminar, professionals as a result of their significant and positive change. Te Omanga – 100+ the book has been a labour of Te Omanga means to each one is a great Christmas gift idea. Seeking quality goods and volunteers for our shops held on 4 September. The experience of the 2015 seminar. Hospice Stories love by Beryl Anderson, taking of us, help others to get a glimpse Proudly supported by Tommy’s Lower Hutt and Apex Print & Design topic of this year's seminar was The 'Changing Minds’ seminars To find out more about how over seven years to complete. of the joy, peace and life found in Should you have goods to donate our Hospice truck is available for pick ups Tuesday to ‘A Time for Change – Changes were developed in 2007 when Te you can be involved in the next Collated by Beryl this place." Thursday. Ring 0800 836 626 to arrange a time. This is a free service. For a small fee we we can make today in caring Omanga Hospice, in conjunction ‘Changing Minds’ event, please Anderson Many staff, patients, family will also deliver any large purchases you make. for people living and dying with with several Hutt Valley aged- contact Kate Gellatly by emailing Keynote Speaker Changing Minds 2015, members, volunteers and Copies are for sale @ $20 each dementia.' care providers, created the [email protected]. Professor Richard Faull, University of Wednesday 14 October saw supporters have contributed to from Te Omanga Hospice Shops And if you are passionate about retail and have some time to donate? We are currently looking Auckland the much awaited launch of the ‘glimpses’ and encouraged at 374 Jackson Street Petone, for volunteers to work at our shops in Petone, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt. a book full of hospice stories Beryl on her journey. 226 High Street Upper Hutt or To find out more, please email Janice Henson, Manager Volunteer Services 136 Woburn Road Phone: 04 566 4535 Te Omanga Hospice Trust Te Omanga Hospice Foundation which has been developed into 50 Queen’s Drive Lower Hutt, Member of [email protected] or phone 04 569 0682. PO Box 30 814 Email: [email protected] Charities Commission Charities Commission number a book called "Glimpses of Te Quote - from Beryl's Dedication with all proceeds coming to Rob Glen, Retail Driver Lower Hutt 5040 www.teomanga.org.nz number 22248 22165 Compassion Dignity Partnership Professionalism w

Soup'S Up!

A new initiative for a shared lunch held at The Dowse Art Museum as part of Matariki celebrations was a true collaboration in our community. The Te Omanga Hospice staff, Julie McMeeken Hutt Art Society kilns were working and Janice Henson assist on the day overtime as they exceeded their goal to create over 150 pottery bowls to be sold complete with soup for $10.

Te Omanga’s Community Nursing team fleet has three new Cafe Reka generously supplied the delicious soup and buns, The Florist Lower vehicles thanks to major sponsor Chris & Liz Boon - McDonalds Hutt helped dress the room, O'Flynt provided live music to set the scene and Chris & Liz Boon proud Owner Operators news. She immediately thought of the together with their amazing Managers Te Omanga staff and volunteers were on of McDonalds Upper Hutt, Silverstream, three replacement vehicles she knew the and crew who donate voluntarily through board to help. All bowls sold out in less Petone and Wainuiomata, approached hospice had to find funding for in the not their wages, and alongside numerous raffles than an hour and a half. For those who Te Omanga wanting to support their too distant future. Biddy contacted our and fun days in the stores, allow them to missed out - let's hope this heart warming local hospice in some manner. It was business partners at King Toyota and soon support their chosen charities in such a Left: Courtney Johnston, Director Dowse Art Museum shared lunch becomes a regular event on at this time the hospice mentioned that the hospice had a very thorough proposal manner. It gives them both an incredible presents Biddy Harford, CE Te Omanga Hospice with a Aki Baggott creating one of the bowls our winter calendar. three of the Community Nursing team to look at. Chris & Liz’s generous support amount of satisfaction knowing that they cheque for $2,000 cars needed to be replaced. There was meant that the cars were at Te Omanga so have been able to help in some way or form. no hesitation from Chris and Liz and quickly we could get them out on the road YOLO (You Only Live Once) shortly after they made a donation of immediately. Te Omanga Hospice would like to $38,500 specifically dedicated to the acknowledge and thank both Chris & Liz and Is a Les Mills Hutt City fundraiser that celebrates the fact you only replacement of these vehicles. Over the last 4 years, Liz and Chris Boon, the wonderful team at McDonalds Upper have one life and you should make the most of it. Les Mills gym have established a specific fund which is Hutt, Silverstream, Petone and Wainuiomata members and non members were welcome to an Open Day where On the day we had seventy staff working behind the scenes to make dedicated to both Te Omanga Hospice and as well as King Toyota for making this update they could participate in group fitness and gym activities. YOLO was Te Omanga Chief Executive, Biddy Harford sure everything flowed smoothly including, chefs, waiters and a core Ronald McDonald House Charities. Weekly to the Community Nursing fleet possible. created by Les Mills staff member Charlotte Goodall in memory of couldn’t believe her ears when she met group of volunteers from . The exceptional contributions through the restaurants her father who passed away at Te Omanga in July 2013. This year we with Chris and Liz and heard this wonderful VINTNERS' LUNCH fundraising result was largely due to our dedicated committee, staff were thrilled to receive over $2,400 from this fun and special event. and volunteers led by our Events Manager Brian Wood. Vintners' 2015 Lunch 2015 saw more prizes and more opportunities to win The Hutt Art Society Welcome to a new team member alongside quality Live Auction and Silent Auction items which were keenly sought after. Welcome to Dr Tom Middlemiss, a Palliative Vintners' Lunch 2015 proved to be the most successful in our eight Medicine Specialist who started work on year history from both a culinary and a fundraising perspective. One highlight was the Live Auction Bonus Lot for ‘Absolutely Nothing’, 8 October. Tom has shifted with his wife The MC was well known sports commentator Keith Quinn and which achieved a staggering $3,600. Wow! Plans are already in place Rachel from the UK to take up this role. He the entertainment was provided by Grant Quinn, Lisa Tomlin, for Vintners' Lunch 2016 and with a new theme and new look each Some of our wonderful Te Omanga volunteers is a Scot, and did his Specialist training in Steve Carlin and Grant Sullivan. With amazing support from local year it has become the premier event on the Hutt Valley's social Edinburgh. Tom is a a very welcome addition businesses we were able to generate a profit of over $70,000. calendar. Thanks again to everyone who supported the 2015 event. to the clinical team. Volunteers matter ......

Tree of Remembrance Campaign We really appreciate the generosity and gratitude that When Janice Henson commenced as the Manager of so often comes back to us from the family and friends Volunteer Services 7 years ago, the volunteer base was Once again all Farmers stores throughout New Michael’s design is in the traditional colours of of people we have cared for on our programme. stable, many of the team having been with the hospice for in Zealand will be raising funds for hospices in the Christmas, laden with “antipodean holly” symbolising excess of 5 or 10 years. The ‘experts’ were predicting that lead up to Christmas. This year, the Tree of our sense of place. The design also reflects Tivaevae, The Hutt Art Society Monday Morning painters - Colourfest We sometimes receive enquires from people wishing to the nature of volunteering would change dramatically with Remembrance event runs from 16 November capturing the vibrant beauty and unique design so Group, recently raffled a painting and sold cards during an Our grateful thanks to the following who have recently donate something specific for the hospice that we are not people opting to volunteer for shorter periods of time, due through to Christmas and is a special way for familiar througout the Pacific. Kowhai is the offical exhibition with the proceeds going to Te Omanga Hospice. supported our work with a generous grant or assistance able to acquire through existing funding. to many different factors relating to work and/or family. you to remember someone at Christmas time. flower of hospice. The design was inspired by the A cheque for $538 was presented by Ian Gooch to Brian • Flour Donations made at the Tree of Remembrance concept of being looked after which is the essence • Vertical freezer for hospice Seven years on, the prediction is certainly true. Volunteer Services Wood our Events Manager. • Pub Charity • Hutt Mana • Sugar displayed at Farmers Queensgate and Upper of the service a hospice provides. kitchen are constantly searching for new volunteers in every area of the Charitable Trust • Crackers • Lion Foundation Hutt Mall will go exclusively to Te Omanga • Instant Coffee • Sweet biscuits hospice service. We are working through the interest expressed • COGS Hutt Valley • NZ Music Hospice. In support of Te Omanga Hospice, baubles are available • Milo or drinking chocolate • Fruit juices in 1 litre bottles in the recent Supporter Survey for volunteer help, but are always • Tea towels • Patricia O'Brien Foundation exclusively at Farmers stores at Queensgate Mall and interested to hear from Te Omanga supporters who would like Facebook If you haven't 'Liked' us on Facebook Charitable Trust • Upper Hutt This year, as well as having the Trees of Remembrance Upper Hutt Mall at a cost of $10 each. The full $10 will to experience the tremendous camaraderie that exists when you yet, please find us at https://www. • E M Pharazyn Trust City Council - in all 56 stores – Farmers are also selling two specially be donated to support our service in your community. To find out how you can contribute please email become part of the Te Omanga Volunteer team. Julie McMeeken, Funds Development Manager julie. facebook.com/pages/Te-Omanga- • F H Muter Trust Community Grants designed, hand painted baubles from early October. So please head into Farmers and purchase these Hospice/73960993669. We use beautiful pieces of art for your Christmas tree and help [email protected] or phone 04 568 0725. Should you wish to find out more about volunteering opportunities • Gaynor Charitable • Eftpos and Retail Facebook to keep our supporters There are two designs – Pohutukawa by Michael raise funds for your hospice. While there, you can make at Te Omanga Hospice please contact Jancie Henson, Manager of Nominees Solutions Limited involved in our events, community • Community Post Tuffery and Kowhai by Letitia Lam. a donation and leave a note on a special Christmas card Volunteer Services by emailing janice.henson@teomanga. support and general important • David Daily to attach to the Tree of Remembrance as your way to • The Angus Inn org.nz or telephone 04 569 0682. announcements. Charitable Trust Inspired by the iconic “kiwi” Christmas Tree, remember a loved one at this time of year.