Presbyterian Village North granted funds for a mobile kitchen In June 2020 the Forefront Living Foundation granted Presbyterian Village North the funds for a food trailer to provide the residents an alternative dining option. Director of Dining Services, Kelly Cook, came up with the idea because construction plans in late 2020 would cause the dining rooms to be under construction. When the pandemic hit… Keep Reading
Faith Presbyterian Hospice hosts annual spring memorial On April 25 at 10:30 a.m., Faith Presbyterian Hospice will host their annual spring memorial at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice & Palliative Care Center. The memorial is held yearly to remember those lost throughout the year and to celebrate the lives they had. “In Hospice care, I think we can get so focused on… Keep Reading
To Have The Blues During The Holidays To Have The Blues I am standing shocked in the middle of Home Goods surrounded by every possible knick knack, thingamabob, or gizmo aggressively reminding me that this is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! “Please Come Home for Christmas” is blaring on the speakers. A woman mistakes my stillness for wonder and says,… Keep Reading
A Winter’s Night Reflection from Valerie Sanchez, Director of Bereavement Services It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. For some who grieve, who mourn, the traditions that brought joy are no longer the balm that can offer comfort and peace. Trying to make sense of the experience of grief often creates additional challenges. As we are made so uniquely, we grieve uniquely, so it’s hard… Keep Reading
Children’s Grief Awareness Day is November 21, 2019 Children’s Grief Awareness Day is a national campaign observed every third Thursday in November to highlight the needs of grieving children and the importance of providing support for them. Established in 2008, Children’s Grief Awareness Day’s mission is to help grieving children feel less alone and more supported through changing the culture surrounding children and… Keep Reading
Where Do You Go When You Need to Tell Your Story? Sharing our stories is healing. But you may find that just when you need support the most, family and friends may not be able to listen to your story as often as you need to tell it. Where do we go to tell our stories – to talk about the ones we loved and the… Keep Reading
Each Moment Matters Luncheon Announces 2019 Speaker The Each Moment Matters Luncheon benefits the caring fund of Faith Presbyterian Hospice. The first luncheon was in 2010 and this is the 10th anniversary celebration year.We are pleased to announce that Kim Campbell will be the guest speaker. Kim Campbell was married to legendary country/pop star Glen Campbell for 34 years until his passing… Keep Reading
Do Children Mourn? Instead of talking openly about death, you often hear people tell children “They went to be with God.” “They went to heaven where they were needed.” “They’re sleeping.” Do children really understand what is happening? Families with young children often wonder what to say to them. They may be anxious about discussing death or mentioning… Keep Reading
2019 Each Moment Matters Luncheon Benefiting Faith Presbyterian Hospice Caring Fund Presbyterian Communities and Services Foundation announces the 2019 Each Moment Matters Luncheon. This is the 10th anniversary celebration of the signature fundraising event for Faith Presbyterian Hospice. This year it will be held on Thursday, October 3 at the Hilton Anatole. We are pleased to share that our co-chairs are Andy Walsh and Thear Suzuki… Keep Reading
