Don’t Let Your Membership Expire!

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Sandra’s

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OTN Webinar:

Dec. 9

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Memorial

Events in the

Region

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Education/

Contact Us

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Find us on

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Did you know that current memberships to the NSMHPCN expire on

January 1st? Renew your membership today and demonstrate your

support for hospice palliative care.

There are many benefits to becoming a member or renewing your

membership:

Receive discounts on Network workshops and conferences

Stay informed on current information/updates about palliative care

Members’ websites are promoted on Network website (new site

coming soon!)

Memberships are available for individuals ($15) or corporations ($50).

*Please find our application form attached at the

end of the newsletter*

Current members—to renew your membership, fill out an application

form with a cheque payable to NSMHPCN and send it to:

169 Front St. S., Orillia, ON L3V 4S8

Alternatively, you can pay by credit card by filling out the

application and faxing it to us at (705) 325–7328. You can also call

and pay by credit card over the phone at (705) 325-0505.

Sandra’s Message A message from the Executive Director

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For most of us working in hospice palliative care,

December is a month of contrast. Like the contrast of

the brightly coloured Christmas lights with the shortening

hours of daylight, we see the contrast between people

who are surrounded by family and those who are alone. For some fami-

lies, this one last opportunity to celebrate together is rich and welcome;

while for others it is bittersweet as they acknowledge that this might well

be a last Christmas together. Still more are experiencing a first holiday

alone.

The holiday can be a reminder of past losses; both personal and profes-

sional. Often we refer clients to blue Christmas events which are opportu-

nities to reflect on loss and take a “time out” from the celebrations and

acknowledge their own grief. But many palliative care workers also

remember friends, family members and clients who died at this time of

year. I encourage each of you to take a moment to reflect on your loss

and, as you refer clients to programs that will be helpful to them, remem-

ber that these celebrations also have room for you. As caregivers, it is im-

perative that you care for yourself so that you can continue to provide care

to others.

As we close out 2014 I would like to thank those of you who have helped

families throughout North Simcoe Muskoka this year and wish each of you

the very best for 2015.

OTN Webinar: December 9th

The NSMHPCN has organized Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) presentations (webinars) to be held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from September to June—12:00 noon to 1 p.m. from various locations throughout our LHIN. Presentations can be viewed at your local OTN site or can be viewed by webcast on your own computer.

December’s webinar:

The Grief Experiences of Personal Support Workers and Nurses Working in Home Care

Presented by: Vicki Lejambe, RN, MN, Advanced Practice Consultant, Oncology and Palliative Care, Saint Elizabeth Health Care

Broadcast from RVH, Rm 4141.

To log on from your own computer, click here.

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Sandra’s Message

A message from the Executive Director

Memorial Events in the Region

Midland

Carson Funeral Homes

Candlelight Memorial Service: Midland

J.H. LYNN CHAPEL, 290 FIRST STREET 1 P.M.

DECEMBER 7, 2014 (705) 526-6551

Barrie

Service of Comfort for the Holidays

NORTHWEST BARRIE UNITED CHURCH, 494 FERNDALE DR. N.

DECEMBER 7, 2014 7 P.M. (705) 734-3700

Collingwood

Blue Christmas Candlelight Service THE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 200 ERIE STREET DECEMBER 9, 2014 7 P.M. (705) 445-0490 Orillia

Carson Funeral Homes

Candlelight Memorial Service: Orillia

L. DOOLITTLE CHAPEL, 54 COLDWATER ST. E. 1 P.M.

DECEMBER 14, 2014 (705) 326-3595

Bracebridge

Service of Light and Hope KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 120 TAYLOR ROAD

DECEMBER 17, 2014 7 P.M. (705) 645-4521

Candles of Remembrance—Hospice Orillia

On Thursday, December 4, Hospice Orillia is hosting a memorial event

entitled, Candles of Remembrance. Light a candle in memory of a loved

one and celebrate their life at a special time of year.

Location: Leacock Café, Stephen Leacock Museum

50 Museum Drive, Orillia

-FREE OF CHARGE- - WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE-

PUBLIC WELCOME!

PLEASE RSVP to SARA: 705.325.0505

*Flyer attached

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North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network

169 Front Street South

Orillia, ON L3V 4S8

Phone: (705) 325-0505

Fax: (705) 325-7328

www.nsmhpcn.ca

To unsubscribe, please email: Rachael@nsmhpcn.ca

Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Education (FHPCE) Course details and outlines are available on our website.

The NSMHPCN is currently planning all 2015 Education events. Please stay tuned for more information in the New Year.

BARRIE

*NEW Winter course

Tuesday, Jan. 6-Feb. 17, 2015 Hospice Simcoe

336 Penetanguishene Rd., 3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.

Education

The NSMHPCN is on Facebook and Twitter! We hope that you ‘Like’ our

Facebook page and join in on the conversation on all things palliative

care. To join and ‘Like’ our Facebook page, please visit

www.facebook.com/nsmhpcn. To follow us on Twitter, go to:

www.twitter.com/nsmhpcn.

NSMHPCN on social media

NETWORK MEMBERSHIP

Our Vision Quality palliative care is available across North Simcoe Muskoka to every person living with life-threatening illness.

Who We Are An alliance of health care professionals, volunteers, and consumers, who facilitate the planning, development and delivery of quality palliative care services to people in our region.

How We Do This

• Through a broad system design for palliative care • Coordination and integration of palliative care services at a system level • Monitoring and assessment of community needs • Promotion of service innovations

Who Should Become A Member? Anyone working or dealing with people with chronic and life threatening illness directly or indirectly such as:

• Organizations delivering services to seniors • Health Care Providers • Community Volunteers • Clergy • Social Workers

Why Join? • Receive discount for Network workshops and conferences • Stay informed on current information about palliative care • Members’ websites are promoted on Network website • Receive our newsletter and learn about educational opportunities

Demonstrate Your Support for Hospice Palliative Care

BECOME A MEMBER!

Membership Application Form

Criteria: To apply for membership, you must be: • Committed to the improvement of the quality of living and dying for individuals of all ages and culture in

all settings, living with a progressive life-threatening illness. • A Canadian resident • Not an employee or related to an employee of NSMHPCN

FOR MEMBERSHIP CALENDAR YEAR 2015 (JAN. 1-DEC. 31)

I hereby apply to the North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network to become a:

Volunteer Member Individual Member Corporate Member # # of employees ____

(Hospice Orillia - No charge) $15 $50

I agree to the principles and commitments as contained within the application guide and meet the criteria as set out

above.

(PLEASE PRINT & COMPLETE ALL DETAILS BELOW) Name of organization: ______________________________________________________________ Name of individual: _________________________________________________________________ Title/Discipline:________________________________________ Phone #: ____________________ Signed: _________________________________________ Date: __________________ Full Mailing address: _______________________________________________________________ Email address: ____________________________________________________________________

Please send completed form with cheque payable to NSMHPCN to: 169 Front Street South, Orillia, ON, L3V 4S8

OR: Fax application w/ credit card information to: 705-325-7328

Visa/MasterCard #:__________________________________________________ Expiry date: _______________________________ Name of cardholder:______________________________________________________

of RemembranceCandles

7:00 PM THURSDAY, 4th DECEMBER, 2014LEACOCK CAFE, Stephen Leacock Museum,

FREE OF COST * PUBLIC WELCOME * 705.325.0505RSVP to SARA @

50 Museum Drive, Orillia ~ Free Parking ~ Wheelchair Accessible

“Love is how you stay alive, Even a�er you’re gone” Mitch Albom

a memorial event

A Division of the North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network