2010 Calendar of Events
March 19
Family Caregiver Education Program lunch presentation: Hospice in end-of-life decisions*
A free presentation for family caregivers caring for a terminally ill family member. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. at the Community Hospice Patient Services Center in Modesto.
To register, call 578-6300 or email info@KnowWhat2Do.org
March 24
Family Caregiver Education Program evening presentation: Hospice in end-of-life decisions*
A free presentation for family caregivers caring for a terminally ill family member. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Modesto Library Auditorium. To register, call the Modesto Library Reference Desk at 558-7814.
April 16
Family Caregiver Education Program lunch presentation: Dementia and caregiving*
A free presentation for those caring for an aging loved one with dementia. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. at the Community Hospice Patient Services Center in Modesto.
To register, call 578-6300 or email info@KnowWhat2Do.org.
April 28
Family Caregiver Education Program evening presentation: Dementia and caregiving*
A free presentation for those caring for an aging loved one with dementia. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Modesto Library Auditorium. To register, call the Modesto Library Reference Desk at 558-7814.
May 14
Family Caregiver Education Program lunch presentation: Advance healthcare directives*
A free presentation for family caregivers on advance healthcare directives. Attendees will learn how to fill out a directive. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. at the Community Hospice Patient Services Center in Modesto.
To register, call 578-6300 or email info@KnowWhat2Do.org
May 22
Starry, Starry Night – Community Hospice Foundation Annual Gala
At the home of Jim and Sue Coleman in Modesto
A signature event, the annual gala is a memorable evening to support the mission of Community Hospice.
Click here to buy tickets and for more information
May 26
Family Caregiver Education Program evening presentation: Advance healthcare directives*
A free presentation for family caregivers on advance healthcare directives. Attendees will learn how to fill out a directive. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Modesto Library Auditorium.
To register, call the Modesto Library Reference Desk at 558-7814.
June 18
Family Caregiver Education Program lunch presentation:
When remaining at home is not an option—Long-term care homes and seniors*
A free presentation for family caregivers on how to choose a skilled nursing or memory care facility for seniors. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. at the Community Hospice Patient Services Center in Modesto.
To register, call 578-6300 or email info@KnowWhat2Do.org
July 17
Healing Hearts Bereavement Symposium
Details to be announced.
July 31
Truckin’ for Hospice
Rev up those engines and join Community Hospice for a 100 mile motorcycle poker run, with over 500 riders, through the Sierra foothills. Presented by the San Joaquin Unit of the California Trucking Association.
For more information, visit www.truckinforhospice.com
October 11
Golf Fore Hospice
at Del Rio Country Club in Modesto
Details to be announced.
November 6
Quality of Life Hospice Clinical Conference*
Community Hospice presents a conference for healthcare professionals on end-of-life issues and trends. National experts will present on a number of emerging topics. Continuing education credits will be awarded.
For more information, please call (209) 578-6345.
December 3
Friends of Hospice "Light Up a Life" Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Friends of Hospice annual tree lighting ceremony and reception takes place at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. The large evergreen tree, at the corner of Briggsmore and Coffee, is lit at 6 p.m. in honor or celebration of loved ones. Community members can share in the light of the holiday season by donating a symbolic light or purchasing a commemorative ornament.
Call (209) 578-6372 to order.
*This event is at the Berberian Patient Services Center, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto
For more information on any of the above listed events, please call 209.578.6300.
