Health care professionals are invited to Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn as we continue to explore topics related to end-of-life care.

The next session will be held Tuesday, July 13, from noon-1 p.m. Elizabeth Nawrot, community education volunteer with Alzheimer’s Association, will present “Effective Communication Strategies.” This collaborative session will:

• Explain the communication changes that take place throughout the course of the disease,
• Decode the verbal and behavioral message delivered by someone with dementia and respond in ways that are helpful to the person,
• Identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

This event is free and open to all health care professionals. Pre-registration is required by July 11 at bit.ly/hrrvlunchlearn. If you have questions, please email lunchlearn@hrrv.org.

Registered attendees will receive a link for the online meeting 24 hours prior to the presentation.

The Thundering Saints donated $15,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley, generated from charitable gaming proceeds in Valley City, N.D. The donation will be used to provide compassionate end-of-life care to those in Valley City and the surrounding communities.

“We’re honored by the support of The Thundering Saints and the Valley City community,” said Curt Seter, development officer with Hospice of the Red River Valley. “The funds raised ensure Hospice of the Red River Valley will have the resources necessary to serve our patients and families in the Valley City area as we have for the last 40 years.”

Rocky Gabel and the Thundering Saints have donated more than $130,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley. Much of it was raised through the Debbie Gabel Memorial Cancer Ride. The event founder, Rocky Gabel, held the event in memory of his wife, Debbie Gabel, who passed away under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley in 2009.

The motorcycle ride is being replaced in 2021. Tickets for the Debbie Gabel Memorial Cancer Raffle are on sale now. The grand prize is a 2021 North Dakota whitetail deer tag. Other prices include a spotting scope, binoculars and a variety of hunting rifles. To purchase tickets, contact Rocky Gabel at (701) 490-0360, Sue Peterson at (701) 490-1446 or Leah Fadness at (701) 840-5772.

Prizes from the raffle will be given away at the Debbie Gabel Memorial Street Dance, which is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 13, at Boomers Corner Keg in Valley City, N.D.

For more information about the Thundering Saints, visit https://thunderingsaints.com/.

 

Health care professionals are invited to Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn as we continue to explore topics related to end-of-life care.

The next session will be held Tuesday, May 11, from noon-1 p.m. will present “Hospice: A Comforting Presence.” After completion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the scope of hospice care,
• Discuss evidence-based nursing interventions to manage patient’s end-of-life symptoms,
• Describe at least three comfort measures that provide dignity at end of life,
• Describe the House Calls program.

This event is free and open to all health care professionals. Pre-registration is required by May 9 at bit.ly/hrrvlunchlearn. If you have questions, please email lunchlearn@hrrv.org.

Registered attendees will receive a link for the online meeting 24 hours prior to the presentation.

The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club recently announced this year’s Hospice Ride, held in February, raised more than $10,500 for Hospice of the Red River Valley. More than 20 riders participated in the one-day event that began and ended in Naytahwaush, Minn.

The Nightriders presented a check to Curt Seter, development officer for Hospice of the Red River Valley, at their annual Snodeo, which was held March 6-7. Anna Paul was the top fundraiser and collected more than $1,700 in pledges for this year’s event.

Over the past 17 years, participants have raised more $140,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley. The money raised helps provide medical, emotional, spiritual and grief support for hospice patients and their families.

“Hospice of the Red River Valley is so incredibly grateful to the community of Naytahwaush, the Naytahwaush Nightriders and the surrounding area for their generous and continuous financial support of our organization,” Seter said. “The funds raised by the annual Hospice Ride are an essential component in ensuring that Hospice of the Red River Valley will have the resources necessary to provide compassionate end-of-life care to our patients and their families in the Naytahwaush area.”

For more information about future events or membership in the Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club, visit www.naytahwaushnightriders.com.

Health care professionals are invited to Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn as we continue to explore topics related to end-of-life care.

The next session will be held Tuesday, March 9, from noon-1 p.m. Suzie Kramer-Brenna, prevention education supervisor with the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, will present “Elder Abuse Training.” This collaborative session will help attendees:

• Describe the primary types of abuse in later life,
• Describe what you do if you are aware of an elder abuse situation,
• Provide at least two examples of how to support elders who have experienced abuse.

This event is free and open to all health care professionals. Pre-registration is required by March 7 at bit.ly/hrrvlunchlearn. If you have questions, please email lunchlearn@hrrv.org.

Registered attendees will receive a link for the online meeting 24 hours prior to the presentation.

The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club will hold its 17th annual Hospice Ride on Feb. 6, 2021. The snowmobile ride is open to the public, and there is no cost to participate. Riders are asked to gather pledges to benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley. Register for the ride by contacting Tom McArthur at (218) 935-5855 or tomimac84@hotmail.com.

The one-day ride starts on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Pinehurst Resort in Naytahwaush.

Over the past 16 years, participants have raised more than $130,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley through the Hospice Ride, which covers a different area each year. The money raised helps provide medical, emotional, spiritual and grief support for Hospice patients and their families.

“We started the event as a way to remember Naytahwaush Nightriders members who have passed away while also supporting a local organization,” said Tom McArthur, the event’s organizer. “We hope riders from across the region will come out to participate in this fun and meaningful event again this year.”

The Naytahwaush Nightriders also will host its 51st annual Nightriders Snodeo event March 6-7 at Pinehurst Resort.

About the Naytahwaush Nightriders

For more than 40 years, the Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club has been working to promote and advance the sport of snowmobiling. The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club works with snowmobilers, resorts, businesses, government units and local land owners to develop, build and maintain a network of snowmobile trails for recreational use. The Naytahwaush Nightriders are proud to be affiliated with MnUSA (Minnesota United Snowmobiling Association).

The Thundering Saints donated $15,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley, generated from charitable gaming proceeds in Valley City, N.D. The donation will be used to provide compassionate end-of-life care to those in Valley City and the surrounding communities.

“We’re honored by the support of The Thundering Saints and the Valley City community,” said Curt Seter, development officer with Hospice of the Red River Valley. “The funds raised are an essential component in ensuring Hospice of the Red River Valley will have the resources necessary to serve our patients and families in the Valley City area.”

The Thundering Saints Inc. is a nonprofit organization that organizes the annual Debbie Gabel Memorial Cancer Ride and Raffle, which was held for the 12th time on July 25, 2020.

The event founder, Rocky Gabel, holds the event in memory of his wife, Debbie Gabel, who passed away under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley in 2009.

For more information about the Thundering Saints, visit https://thunderingsaints.com/.

Health care professionals are invited to Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn as we continue to explore topics related to end-of-life care.

The next session will be held Tuesday, Jan. 12, from noon-1 p.m. Janna Kontz, grief specialist with Hospice of the Red River Valley, will present “Grief During a Pandemic.” This collaborative session will help attendees:

• Understand challenges of grief during a pandemic,
• Identify different feelings and emotions associated with COVID-19,
• Learn tips on coping with grief during a pandemic.

This event is free and open to all health care professionals. Pre-registration is required by Jan. 10 at bit.ly/hrrvlunchlearn. If you have questions, please email lunchlearn@hrrv.org.

Registered attendees will receive a link for the online meeting 24 hours prior to the presentation.

Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, Minn., has raised $3,545 for Hospice of the Red River Valley. The church typically holds an annual spaghetti benefit dinner in early October, but COVID-19 altered plans for the event. Organizers were committed to still supporting this important work, so they held a fundraising drive instead.

Redeemer Lutheran Church has raised more than $33,000 to support Hospice of the Red River Valley through the years.

“We are so grateful for the generosity and support despite the challenges presented by COVID-19,” said Erin Hagen, development officer with Hospice of the Red River Valley. “The continued commitment to supporting Hospice of the Red River Valley ensures compassionate end-of-life care will continue long into the future.” 

Hospice of the Red River Valley has an office in Thief River Falls. The service area expanded in 2009 to cover individuals living in Thief River Falls and the surrounding communities.

Health care professionals are invited to Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn as we continue to explore topics related to end-of-life care.

The next session will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, from noon-1 p.m. Brenda Kaspari, director of professional and online studies and director of the Master of Arts in Leadership Program at the University of Jamestown, will present “Working to Establish a Strong Organizational Culture: One Conversation at a Time.” This collaborative session will explore:

• What is organizational culture?
• What are the components of organizational culture?
• What is my role in organizational culture?
• How can I build positive relationships to improve culture?
• What will be the impact of culture change on a personal and organizational level?

This event is free and open to all health care professionals. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 8 at bit.ly/hrrvlunchlearn. If you have questions, please email lunchlearn@hrrv.org.

Registered attendees will receive a link for the online meeting.