Madrone Hospice, Inc. Quality Compassionate Care

September 2015

Voices for Hospice

Madrone Hospice, Inc. and Madrone Senior Services would like to invite you and

your family to a fun filled evening, Saturday, October 10th.

“Voices for Hospice” is a free concert celebrating World Hospice and Palliative

Care Day. This concert is open for everyone in our community to come and enjoy.

We will feature entertainers from our local area including The Celtic Cats and

vocal ensembles from College of the Siskiyous. Joe Kesterson from KSIZ and

KSYC will be our guest host for the evening. During the concert, we will have a

moment, accompanied by a special song, where we will have a short memorial

slide show.

We will be raffling off gift baskets and gift certificates throughout the evening to

raise money for Madrone Senior Services. We are so delighted to live in such a

generous community! Special gifts from Bella Artworks Studio, The Chocolate

Factory, Grenada Gardens, Jan Anderson, Esther from Up Curls and Brookdale

have already been donated!!

Doors will open at 6pm with the concert beginning at 6:30pm.

A dessert reception will follow immediately after the concert.

If you would like to have your loved one’s photo included in the slide show, you

may do so by making a donation of any amount to Madrone Hospice. Stop by

our administrative office at 255 Collier Circle in Yreka and please bring your

donation and your favorite photo with you, we will scan it and return it to you

while you are here. We look forward to seeing you there!!

Notes from Terrie Berentsen, Executive Director, Madrone Hospice, Inc.

It’s been my pleasure and honor to have become the Executive Director for Madrone Hospice Inc. In doing so, I’ve taken the time to read all the old newsletters, they are wonderful. I’ve discovered an article written by our former Executive Director Audrey Flower which I hope you all will enjoy…. {again}

“I recently read a story worth repeating. A lady was standing at the kitchen sink one day washing dishes. Her three year old daughter was standing on a chair beside her “helping and chatting”. The mother’s mind was a million miles away but she thought she was nodding in all the right places until her daughter took her face in her soapy little hands and said, “Mommy! Listen to me with your eyes.”

In hospice we often use the expression “being present”. “Being present” means letting the other person talk...or not. Being comfortable with silence and not compelled to ask questions or give advice. It may be done at a time of crisis or it may be their time when someone simply wants to relive or reflect on an important moment or decision. It means no cell phones, no computer screens and no furtive glances at your watch. It means sitting back and giving that person time, one on one…and ‘listening with your eyes’.

It takes practice to be a good listener. We are programmed to keep things moving. We are busy trying to solve problems as soon as a person starts to talk. We even walk down the street saying; “Hi, how are you?” and continue walking without waiting for a response. When was the last time someone listened to your story?

As we draw close to this year’s end, maybe there is a way to give something that doesn’t cost a dime...just time. It may be time spent with an ill friend or caregiver. It may be asking an older relative to help you put some thoughts on tape about their family history. It may be a tea party with your grandchildren, your daughter or your mom. It may be you will receive more than you give.

To know the sacred, we must slow down and pay attention… Look for a spark in the eyes of a friend, Listen for a voice on the wind.

~Unknown

Madrone Hospice, Inc. would like to congratulate Sara Kerr on becoming the new

Program Manager for Madrone Senior Services!! Sara has been a faithful employee

with Madrone Hospice, working in the Senior Program, for several years. Sara

could be seen in the office, answering phones, scheduling seniors to ride the bus

and delivering meals for homebound seniors. She’s also worked with The Hospice

Shop, helping in the donation center sorting through clothes and helping to

organize. While she is going to miss those job duties, especially delivering meals as

she’s grown quite attached to the seniors we serve, she’s quite excited to start a new chapter in her life.

Sara would like to take a moment to remind the community about the programs offered by Madrone Senior Services.

Offering an array of programs from the Senior Lunch Program, Home Delivered Meals and the Senior Bus (for seniors over 60) to programs everyone can use such as daily fitness groups, crochet and

crafting groups and even card playing groups.

For questions regarding any of the resources Madrone Senior Services has to offer or to see if you or a family member may qualify for some of these services, please call Sara at 530-841-2365. You can also

stop by the Senior Center at 810 N. Oregon Street in Yreka. They are in the center Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm and would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the services we offer to our

wonderful community!!

Madrone Hospice, Inc. would like to

invite you to become a

volunteer for our

patients and their

families. This is a very

rewarding and life

changing position. If

you are interested in becoming a

volunteer, please contact Ellice Cunial,

Volunteer Director at 530-842-3160 or

stop by our Administrative Office at

255 Collier Circle in Yreka.

We look forward to having

you join our team!

Thank you!

The Hospice Shop is currently seeking dedicated volunteers, who like to have a lot of fun, to join our shop

team!!

We are looking for people of all ages to

help at the cash registers, sort through

donations and stock the merchandise.

If you are interested in helping out, please

stop by The

Hospice Shop

at

209 W. Miner St.

in Yreka or call

530-842-6025.

Memorial Donations received between

May 8, 2015 - August 12, 2015

In Memory of…..

Shirre Acherman Richard Hale Joyce Landi

Teri and Wes Andrews Nita and Larry Blashaw

Arlene Bell Dom and Joan Favero

Justin Bennich Lynn Grenvik

Nadine Boris Reba Blake

Florence Brandaw Paul Kirchoff

Ernest Bridwell Trudi and Mike Haggerty

Dr. Urs Bryner Jim and Shirley Silva

Ian Canaday Jim and Shirley Silva

David Crovelle Betty Cooley

Fran Cunningham Gene Cunningham

Laurie Urrutia’s Mom and Dad Erma Hunt

Hartman Dick Louise Weigel and Family

Don Dowling Richard Hale Joyce Landi

Dale Downey Chris and Carol Miettinen

Bettyann MacDavid Dunlap Samuel Dunlap

Orin “Jim” Ellis Norma Ellis

Nadja Fechter Siskiyou Retired Public Employee Association Shirley Downey Joe and Diane Guerra Clifford Heitz James and Rosalie Kleaver Jim and Kathy Kutzer Linda Morton Steve and Margaret Robeson Joanne and Charlie Russell

Doris Flickinger William and Donna Pennell

Arthur Gerds, Sr. Joan and Ralph Akana Audrey DeAvilla Delores Gerds David and Pam Rowe

Everett Greenley Mike and Vicki Herd John and Pat Jackson Kermith and Shawn Walters

Myrna Hammer Kevin, Brenden and Sean Berry Gerald and Kathleen Jernberg Duwayne Pavek Merlyn and Sue Shelstad

Harvey Hays Nancy and John Foster David and Carol Gross Teresa Rice

Richard Hood Dom and Joan Favero

Fawn Hullquist Michael and Clista Berry Lisa and Pat Campbell JoAnn and Randy Eastlick Carl and Cheryl Eastlick Macy Smith George and Rosalie White Bill and Judy Hammer

Nancy Hunner Lauri Hunner Ayn, Robyn and Ross Perry

Maxine Hurley Mike Hendryx

Carl and Leanor Iten Bill and Judy Hammer

Blanche Kegg Donna and Pat Griffin

Pete King Wayne and Terry Drager JoAnn and Randy Eastlick Nancy and John Foster Bill and Judy Hammer John Hasemeyer Ed and Harriett Quiqley Billy Jo and Donna Reynolds Steve and Margaret Robeson Carol Schmale

Steven Kingsbury Linda Smith

Debby Kottenbach North Road Combine Tana and Ralph Gliatto Randy and Susie Horn Larry and Frances Stidham

Karen LaCom Joanne and Charlie Russell

Pat Look Ellen Levy

Helen “Cooley” Lyons Rita Fiock Jim and Shirley Silva

Teri Marlatt Joanne and Charlie Russell

Evelyn G. Martin Olive and Allan Brown

Robert McAboy Peter, Beth and Kayla Szabo

Ralph Hungerford-Ralph Jr. Joseph Michael

Robin Hungerford

Kathryn E. Morgan John Morgan

Virginia and Jerry Morrison Jerry and Vicki Morrison

Ruth O’Connor Norrine Brandt Rosemary Smith

Jeff Van Overeke Lynn Grenvik

Memorial Donations received between

May 8, 2015 - August 12, 2015

Jack Pratt Geraldine Accord Georgia Accord Esther Aw Heidi Coffee and Poody Pucilawslu Robert and Toni Cottini Kathryn and Gary Davis Betty Paterson Walt and Saundra Zarella

Beverly Rensink Erma Hunt

Tamra Rivallier Nancy Bacon Michael and Clista Berry JoAnn and Randy Eastlick Kathy Graves David and Carol Gross Bill and Judy Hammer

Edna Rizzardo Linda McKoen Barbara Machado and Steve Ross Jim and Shirley Silva

Jeanette Roberts Dennis and Valerie Roberts

Vivian Russell Jim Wilson Motors Nancy Bacon Ellen and Bob Cretton Gene Cunningham Dom and Joan Favero Robert and Barbara Freeman Trudi and Mike Haggerty Ann Hale Ruth and George Hurd Dick and Terry Rees James and Rosalie Kleaver Mary Lou LaCom Vera Rizzardo Joanne and Charlie Russell

Rose Savino Debbie Spagnolo

Shirley Scalise John Scalise

James Scheiner Pam and Zac Stiles Marsha and John Santi

Edna Shire Arlene Anderson

Margaret Simas Inge Weinberg Rosemary Smith Norrine Brandt Larry and Frances Stidham

Donald Teague and Eloise Stewart

Phyllis Teague

Argie Stone Leonard and Lyda Behnke

Archie Strumbaugh Sharon and Keith Winebarger

Francis and Bert Sylva Bonnie Sylva

Kenneth Tell Colin Tell

Howard Towne JoAnn and Randy Eastlick Richard Hale Jack and Glory Ann Jenner Charles and Marlene Martin Bruce and Kathy Pearce Ed and Harriett Quigley

Bud Tozier Ann Tozier Dick and Terry Rees Marjory Gordon Joan and Ralph Akana Michael and Clista Berry

Lorena Lewellyn Travelue Jean Burbank Rita Fiock Robert and Barbara Freeman Larry and Mary Grieb

Jennifer Vann JoAnn and Randy Eastlick Dom and Joan Favero Linda Morton Luke Wilson

Inge Weinberg Nancy Bacon Kathy Cavin Norma Geyer Mary Lou LaCom Ron and Judi Washington Florence Wilkins

Anita “Babe” Wheeler Yreka Transfer LLC Don and Betty Cannon Tana and Ralph Gliatto Donna and Pat Griffin Tom and Barbara Grimes Erma Hunt Joe and Alice Smith Ron and Judi Washington Larry and Frances Stidham

Irvin Whiting John and Pat Jackson

Rhonda Wilson David and Betsy Shuteroff

General Donors Callahan Community Church Michael Perry Helen Smith

Donation Made in Honor of MaryEllen Bryan’s Birthday

Nancy Bacon

*If you have made a donationand you do not see your name here, or if you find an error that needs to be corrected, please call 530-842-3160 or email Holley Hudelson at:

holley@madronehospcie.org

We will be sure our database is updated or we will make the appropriate corrections in our next quarterly newsletter.

Garden Flower 8/27/2015

Photo by: Holley Hudelson

Food Donations

Fresh fruit, vegetables and meat donations are always welcome for both

the Madrone House and Madrone Senior Services. Being non-profit

organizations, every contribution makes a world of difference. As

always, we would like to thank our wonderful community for all of your

continued support that ensures our ability to provide all of the services

we offer for our community.

For more information on how to donate,

please contact Madrone Hospice at 255

Collier Circle, 842-3160 or Madrone Senior

Services at 810 N. Oregon Street, 841-2365.

The Breakfast Club-Celebrating 7 Years!!!!

The Breakfast Club is a group of people who have

all experienced the loss of a loved one.

The Breakfast Club

meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at

the Purple Plum restaurant in Yreka. During

meetings they have special guest speakers who

cover all different topics ranging from local

history to how to pack for a vacation. The Breakfast Club also goes out on

“field trips” all over the county and beyond. (See the back page for a list of upcoming meetings)

For more information on The Breakfast Club, please contact Shari Fiock-

Sandahl at 530-842-7279, Geneve Harder at 530-459-5727 or James Cavener,

Madrone Hospice Chaplain at 530-842-3160.

We Thank You for Your Continued Support

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255 Collier Circle

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Hospice Sabbath

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care month. As we do every year, Madrone Hospice would like to invite our church community to participate in the Hospice Sabbath the

weekend of November 15th, 2015.

During the Hospice Sabbath, if your church has chosen to participate, a moment of silence will be observed during your service to reflect and remember those we have loved and lost, but still continue to hold close to our hearts. We will provide your church with a white rose. The white rose is a symbol of

the hope and dignity provided by hospice. It is also a symbol of the special memories we treasure of those loved ones who have

touched our lives in so many ways.

We will be sending letters to our local churches at the end of September to reserve your white

rose and to confirm the number of inserts needed for your Sunday program. We look forward to sharing this day with you. For

questions please contact Madrone Hospice, Inc. at 530-842-3160.

Light Up a Life

This is an annual event of remembrance and an

opportunity to honor those who have made a special

impact on our lives.

Please join us Friday, December 4th at 5:30pm. You may

add the names of your loved ones to our memorial candle

lighting ceremony by making a donation of any amount

in their memory to

Madrone Hospice, Inc.

All donations received

will go to support the

Madrone House.

Please contact Cleo at

530-842-6200 for

more information.

Time

A Poem by:

Anna Baggs

A tribute to my husband of 50 years Ronald Baggs…..

50 years, 5 months, 10 days. How can I say they were not enough when they were filled with so many adventures….

So many plans realized

So many obstacles overcome

So many joys bubbling up in our days together

So many surprises unwrapped

So many special days celebrated

So many ideas nurtured to fruition

So much support for individual dreams

So many near misses averted

So many rough patches gotten through

So many problems overcome

So many hugs and kisses planted

So much love grown a heart nearly bursts to hold it all

So many laughs shared they echo inside me like a brook’s water over rounded stones

So much music and well worn books shared

So many pets loved and incorporated into our family

So much personal and professional growth fostered.

In sickness and in health we supported one another. Until death do us part. And here is the surprise I find…

Death does not separated that which has grown together and Love is forever and reaches through time

in both directions.

Bending back in our memories and forward in our hearts and actions. No parting of spirits here...You

will be in my heart forever….

Rest in Peace my best friend forever, Rest in Peace.

Late Summer/Early Fall in our gardens!!

Photos by: Holley Hudelson

Madrone Senior Fitness!!

Mondays: Aerobics 10:00-11:00am

Sit and Be Fit 1:15pm-2:15pm

Tuesdays: T’ai Chi 9:30am-11:00am

Wednesday: Aerobics 10:00am-11:00am

Thursdays: Line Dancing 9:30am-11:00am

Fridays: T’ai Chi 9:30am-11:00am

Sit and Be Fit 1:15pm-2:15pm

810 N. Oregon St. Yreka, CA 96097

530-841-2365

The Breakfast Club-Upcoming Speakers at

The Purple Plum Restaurant

August 28th-Betty Hall-Shasta Tribe member-Regional

Plants and their uses.

September 11th-TBA

September 15th-Girdner’s Funeral Chapel Representative

will speak.

October 9th-JoAnn Harvey, one of The Breakfast Club’s

founders will speak.

October 23rd-Kim Pisano will explain and answer

Medicare questions.

November 13th– Member Ed Prather will share

memories of being a Veteran and recognize/acknowledge

Veterans in the group.

November 27th-TBA

December-Meeting Dates TBA

For more information, call Shari at 842-7279, Geneve at

459-5727 or James at 842-3160.

Photo by: Holley Hudelson