Recently, the Buffalo Lutheran Church WELCA members created and donated five handmade quilts to Hospice of the Red River Valley for hospice patients. This is the second donation of quilts Hospice has received from the Buffalo WELCA group.
Month: June 2015
Choice Financial “Go Hawaiian for Hospice” Fundraiser Raises More Than $64,000
Choice Financial’s “Go Hawaiian for Hospice” lunch fundraiser, held June 25 in Fargo, generated more than $64,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley (HRRV). Attendees of the luau-style lunch enjoyed a roast pig, baked potato, fresh pineapple, Hawaiian punch and a frozen treat. Maury Wills, former American Major League Baseball player, and members of the Fargo Moorhead RedHawks were special guests at the event that also featured music, prize drawings and a memorial wall where guests were invited to remember their loved ones. Attendance was estimated at 925 people.
“I’d like to thank all the wonderful people who came out to support Hospice of the Red River Valley,” Erv Inniger, board member and senior director of community relations at Choice Financial said. “Hospice has a special place in my heart after seeing the care they provide. Choice Financial has locations up and down the Red River Valley, in the same communities served by HRRV, so we’re honored to help this organization serve those in need of end-of-life care.”
The money raised provides care for patients and their families and supports HRRV’s grief support services, as well as other non-reimbursed needs.
Gerry Brossart – Choice Financial, Kristina Holtgard – Choice Financial, BreAnna Amundson – PetroServe USA, Deb Gemar – Hospice, Sue Kasowski – Kasowski Farms, Sheri Peterson – Principal Financial Group and Bonnie Oelschlager – Hospice
Middle Row L to R:
Kelly Krenzel – Hospice, Brian Giere – 7Up, Roger Samuelson – AmeriPride and Dave Manzey – Nine Dragons/Slapshot Pizza
Back Row L to R:
Erv Inniger – Choice Financial, Brian P. Johnson – Choice Financial, Curt Seter – Hospice, Steve Slabik – Hospice, Craig Lemieux – Hornbacher’s and Casey Glandt – GoPromo
About Choice Financial
Choice Financial is a forward-thinking financial services organization that remains locally owned and built around long-term customer relationships, well-rounded products and services, and authentic community banking.
About Hospice of the Red River Valley
Hospice of the Red River Valley is an independent, not-for-profit hospice serving all, or portions of, 29 counties in North Dakota and Minnesota. Hospice care is intensive comfort care that alleviates pain and suffering, enhancing the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones by addressing their medical, emotional, spiritual and grief needs. For more information, call toll free 800-237-4629, email questions@hrrv.org or visit www.hrrv.org.
July Lunch and Learn Announced: Talking with Children and Teens about Death and Dying
Hospice of the Red River Valley invites health care professionals to its July Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, July 19, 2015, from noon-1 p.m.
Kriston Wenzel, LSW, CT, bereavement specialist, with Hospice of the Red River Valley, will present “Talking with Children and Teens about Death and Dying.”
In this session, participants will learn how to identify signs of “normal” grief in children and teens and learn strategies for talking to children and teens about serious illness, death and grief. The session will also cover how to help a child or teen be a friend to someone who is facing a serious illness or a death and grief.”
Hospice of the Red River Valley is an approved provider of continuing education for social workers in North Dakota. This program has been approved for 1 contact hour for social workers.
For your convenience, Lunch and Learns will be held in five Hospice of the Red River Valley Office locations:
- Fargo – 1701 38th Street SW, Fargo, N.D.
- Detroit Lakes* – 1111 Highway 10, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
- Grand Forks* – 2860 10th Avenue N., Ste. 400, Grand Forks, N.D.
- Lisbon* – 415 Main Street, Lisbon, N.D.
- Valley City* – 1240 W. Main Street, Valley City, N.D.
*The Detroit Lakes, Grand Forks, Lisbon and Valley City office locations will be connected via videoconference to the Fargo office where the live presentation will take place.
This event is free and open to all health care professionals, but pre-registration is required because space is limited. Participants may bring their own lunches; coffee and water will be provided.
RSVP to Missy Haut: melissa.haut@hrrv.org or (701) 356-1563 one week prior to the Lunch and Learn, and indicate which location you will be attending.
Lunch and Learns in 2015 will be held every other month starting in January on the third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. Specific topics and descriptions will be shared closer to each date.
Fargo Town Hall Donates $2,300 to Hospice
Recently, Fargo Town Hall donated $2,300 to Hospice of the Red River Valley. The funds will be used to support Hospice of the Red River Valley’s bereavement program.
Town Hall’s Past President Judy Rippentrop presented the check to Wendy Tabor-Buth, bereavement manager at Hospice of the Red River Valley.
The mission of Town Hall is to produce, promote and present a lecture series to the general public that enlightens, educates and entertains. The Town Hall lecture series was established in 1971 by a group of women from First Presbyterian Church with the idea that profits made through the lecture series would support the community through local charities.
Heirlooms Featured by Faces of Main Street
Recently, Heirlooms, Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upscale, resale store, was featured by Faces of Main Street, whose goal is to tell the story of all 28 million small businesses.
Heirlooms is the first—and currently the only—small North Dakota business featured by them.
Featured article
Business: Heirlooms
Store manager: Laura Lesoine
Location: Fargo, N.D.
Why Heirlooms was started
“We opened Heirlooms, an upscale resale store, as an additional revenue source for Hospice of the Red River Valley, the non-profit it supports. Hospice of the Red River Valley is an independent, community-owned hospice that has been serving patients and families in North Dakota and Minnesota since 1981. We exist for one purpose: to provide comfort, dignity and respect at the end of life. Heirlooms helps us increase hospice awareness and build relationships with members of our community. It’s also an avenue for our supporters to give back to the organization by volunteering their time or donating goods for resale.”
Sixth Annual Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey Event to be Held July 11, Benefits Hospice
The Sixth Annual Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey Rib Cook Off will be held at the Dickey Bar on Saturday, July 11, 2015. All proceeds will be given to the Hospice of the Red River Valley in memory of loved ones who have passed away, most of which have received Hospice care in the community.
Starting 6 p.m., ribs will be served to the public. Attendees are encouraged to give a free-will donation for a meal. For a $25 entry fee, interested individuals can enter their tasty recipe in the rib cook off contest for a chance to win the coveted Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey trophy. All ribs must be cooked and ready to present for judging at 5:30 p.m., and each entrant will need to provide their own grill or smoker along with their own utensils. Click to download and print an event flyer.
Registration is required by July 1 and includes two racks of ribs and a Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey T-shirt. Along with the entry fee, a registration form should be completed. Click to download and print a registration form.
Registration forms and money can be delivered to the Dickey Bar or mailed to Chrissy Kartes at 213 3rd Street, Dickey, N.D., 58431. Please write checks to Dickey Bar. After July 1, interested parties should contact Chrissy Kartes at 701-778-7346 for availability.
For regular updates, join the Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey Rib Cook Off Facebook group.
Third Annual Go Hawaiian for Hospice Event is June 25
Choice Financial invites the community to “Go Hawaiian for Hospice!” Join us for the third annual luau lunch on Thursday, June 25 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. The event will be held in the Choice Financial parking lot located at 4501 23rd Avenue South, Fargo.
For a suggested donation of $5, attendees will feast on a pig roast, baked potato, fresh pineapple, Hawaiian Punch and a frozen treat. In addition to delicious food, prize drawings will take place during the event—need not be present to win.
By making a donation of $25 or more, you will receive a $25 gift certificate for Maxwells (one per person)!
All proceeds directly benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley. See you at the luau!
Join the Go Hawaiian for Hospice Facebook event page for more information.
32nd Annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament is June 28-29
The 32nd Annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament will take place June 28-29, 2015, at Rose Creek Golf Course located at 1500 Rose Creek Parkway East in Fargo.
To view the 2015 schedule of events or to register to golf, visit rogermarisgolf.com.
Proceeds support Hospice of the Red River Valley, Shanley High School and the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center.
