Heart of Hastings Hospice

BMO donates $3500.00 to Heart of Hastings Hospice
The Bank of Montreal in Tweed recently donated $3500.00 to the Heart of Hastings Hospice to help them with the expenses of their new hospice home in Madoc. Over $260,000 has been raised for Heart of Hastings Hospice in just 14-15 months. There is a good fundraising committee for the Heart of Hastings Hospice as they stay connected with events in the area. The new home, located near Centre Hastings Secondary School, was purchased and after some renovations will be ready to have there first resident in May or June of this year. On hand for the presentation is from left BMO employees Angela O’Donnell and Bonnie LaVallee, Carm Donato, Fundraising Committee, Heart of Hastings Hospice, Chris Langevin, BMO Branch Manager, Tweed, Danielle Williams, Personal Banking Area Manager (Quinte), Dr. Janet Webb and Karen Stevens, BMO. view (PDF)

Bill 168
An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act with respect to Violence and Harassment in the Workplace and other matters...visit website and read more

Madoc Trinity United Church White Gift Sunday Dec 10, 2011 – Kristina Saseniuk and her sister Kaitlyn, members of Trinity’s Sunday School, are surrounded by toys they unwrapped…all for the girls and boys who visit our Hospice House. Thank you once again, Trinity, for your wonderful support.

Congratulations to the lucky winners of our 2011 Christmas Raffle. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who purchased tickets.

Santa Hanging:	Bev Baumhour	Angel:	Chris Barcier
Wreath:	Sheila Toner	Snowmen:	Tracey Foster
Poinsettia:	Sam & Charlotte Danford	Snuggly:	April Imbeau
Afghan:	Myra Chase	Snuggly:	Nicky Clement
Throw:	Rhegan Bush

Bill 168, Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Violence and Harassment in the Workplace) click here to view

Advancing High Quality, High Values Palliative Care in Ontario:
A Declaration of Partnership and Commitment to Action

Rick Firth, Executive Director of HPCO, is proud to make the following statement on an exciting and wide-ranging new initiative:
"I am very pleased to share with you a copy of the Declaration of Partnership and Commitment to Action, the initial output of the provincial hospice palliative care review initiated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. In January, a polished version will be released with clearer graphics and bearing the signatures of the co-chairs of the various working groups.

"The review process involved eighty-seven individuals from across Ontario. People from all care settings, from all professions, CEOs, Executive Directors and front line staff, large institutions and small agencies, from rural and urban geographies, who came together with a common goal of advancing high quality, high value hospice palliative care in Ontario.

Hospice House Has a Sign Dec 12, 2011…a beautiful work of art by Campbell Monument Company, and C.A. Peters Crane took advantage of a warm December day to place the sign near the street.

December 11th, 2011 - White Gift Sunday read more (PDF)

Volunteers and Board Members Christmas Celebration Dec 8, 2011 –A delicious turkey dinner prepared by Chef Rui at the Marmora Inn was a perfect start to the festive season. Thanks once again to Doris for making the event special.

Silver Foxes Donate to Hospice House Dec 8, 2011 - The Silver Foxes’ ladies exercise group meet Monday and Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. for a 45 minute low impact workout at the Community Centre in Marmora. All ladies are welcome to join them. There is no membership fee, just a voluntary donation of a toonie and all funds are donated to local organizations. In photo, Dorothy Caverly presents cheque for $400 to Doris Bush, Leona Brady and Debbie Waller. Thank you ladies, for your generous support to Hospice and to the community.

Madoc Friends of the Library Donate to Hospice House Dec 6, 2011 – Hospice volunteers Carm Donato, Cindy Gittens, Leona Brady and Bev Maloney gratefully accept a donation for $500 from Friends of the Library members Hazel Milner and Claudine Prosper.

November News Update | The campaign to fund a dedicated Hospice House in one of the six communities of Stirling-Rawdon, Marmora and Lake, Centre Hastings, Madoc Township, Tudor and Cashel, and Tweed, has now reached a key point.
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Madoc House Tour Nov 17, 2011 – Twinkling Christmas decorations greeted 200 visitors to seven homes including the Heart of Hastings Hospice House. Santa made his rounds and joined the crowd for refreshments at Trinity United Church. A very big thank-you to Trinity for partnering with Hospice and to the community for your generous support.

THE HEART OF HASTINGS HOSPICE OFFICE
is located at:
17 McKenzie Street Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
Office: 613-473-5125
Fax: 613 473-4070
Client Coordinator: 613-473-1880

Helping the Heart of Hastings Hospice with a Cruise for a Cause

2012 Alaskan Cruise "A Song in Alaska" with McCarten Travel & Foley Tours and Travel

Duane Foley from Foley Bus Lines and Sherri McCarten from McCarten Travel hope you will be able to join us as we fundraise with our Alaskan adventure. We are pledging $50 per person booked on this cruise, to the Heart of Hastings Hospice, to help build our new Hospice House. Travelling with friends and family to this beautiful part of the world is not only a lifetime experience, but also the opportunity to help a worthwhile cause.

FOR MORE INFO, VISIT: www.asonginalaska.com

Please note: our new website is currently in the process of being developed.