VNSA Events

Upcoming Events

 

 

May 6, 7 & 8 – Home Sweet Home, Easier Said Than Done

In celebration of May as Better Hearing and Speech Month, health care professionals are invited to attend a free educational class on speech therapy, “Home Sweet Home, Easier Said Than Done.” There are three dates to choose from: May 6 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Hospice of VNS Care located at 3358 Ridgewood Road in Fairlawn; May 7 from 8 – 9 a.m. at VNS’ Main Office located at #1 Home Care Place in Akron; or on May 8 from 8 – 9 a.m. at VNS’ Main Office located at #1 Home Care Place in Akron. One Contact Hour is available for nurses and social workers who attend the class. Please RSVP to Christal Spurlock at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6285.

 

May 13 and 20 - Volunteer Training Classes

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for Hospice of VNS? Spring volunteer training classes will be held May 13 and 20 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Participants can choose to attend either afternoon or evening time classes, but are required to attend both dates. There is no fee. All classes are held at the Hospice of VNS Care Center located at 3358 Ridgewood Road in Fairlawn.

 

For more details, or to register for volunteer training, please call Terri DeGeorge, Manager of Volunteer Services, at 330-668-4650 or 800-335-1455, Ext. 4650 or Joyce Hargreaves, Volunteer Assistant/Trainer at 330-668-4637.

 

May 14, 2008 – “It Must Be Love... It’s Called Hospice” (for health care professionals)

Health care professionals are invited to attend a free presentation of “It Must Be Love... It’s Called Hospice” by Hospice of VNS on May 14 at 5 p.m. The session will be held at Rose Lane Health Center, located at 5425 High Mill Avenue NW in Massillon. Dinner will be provided by LifeCare Medical Services, Inc. 1.0 Contact Hour for Nurses and Social Workers will be offered for each session. Other disciplines please call Michelle Morse at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6290 for information. Please RSVP to Christal Spurlock at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6285.

 

May 18 – Memorial Service

Hospice of VNS will hold an interfaith memorial service on Hospice of VNS will hold an interfaith memorial service on Sunday, May 18 at 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Christ located at 263 E. Mill Street in Akron. This meaningful community service is in memory of loved ones who have died in the past year. If you would like to receive an invitation, please call Rochelle Sheppard, Spiritual Care and Bereavement Services Coordinator, at 330-668-4662 or 800-335-1455, Ext. 4662.

 

May 20 - Free Presentation on Drug Interactions

Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) presents a free presentation on “Drug Interactions” on May 20 at 10 a.m. at the Lake Anna YMCA, 500 Hopocan Avenue in Barberton, in the Barberton Active Adult area.

 

“Drug Interactions” is hosted by Ryan Garst, Pharm.D., CGP, Director of Pharmacy Services at Advanced Infusion Services, and is being held in conjunction with Active Adults Day. Host will examine the difference between real and perceived drug interactions. The different interactions that will be highlighted are drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, prescription drug and over-the-counter drug interactions and drug-herb interactions.

 

Those interested in attending are asked to call 330-848-6731 to reserve a seat.

 

June 11, 2008 – “Resolve to Get Your Advance Directives in Order” (for health care professionals)

Health care professionals are invited to attend a free presentation of “Resolve to Get Your Advance Directives in Order” by Hospice of VNS on June 11 at 5 p.m. The session will be held at Rose Lane Health Center, located at 5425 High Mill Avenue NW in Massillon. Dinner will be provided by LifeCare Medical Services, Inc. 1.0 Contact Hour for Nurses and Social Workers will be offered for each session. Other disciplines please call Michelle Morse at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6290 for information. Please RSVP to Christal Spurlock at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6285.

 

June 23 – 25 – Camp Promise

Camp Promise is a free camp offered by the Hospice of VNS Center for Loss and Hope to help children ages 6 – 11 process a significant loss, such as a parent, grandparent or sibling. The camp will be held June 23 – 25, 2008 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day on the grounds of the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center at 3358 Ridgewood Road in Fairlawn.

 

A free morning snack, afternoon snack and boxed lunch will be provided daily. Camp enrollment is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To register your child, please call Rochelle Sheppard, Bereavement Coordinator, at 330-668-4662 or 800-335-1455, Ext. 4662. For more information, please  click here .

 

July 17, 2008 – “More than Medication: Complementary Therapies” (for health care professionals)

Health care professionals are invited to attend a free presentation of “More than Medication: Complementary Therapies” by Hospice of VNS on July 17 at 5 p.m. The session will be held at Rose Lane Health Center, located at 5425 High Mill Avenue NW in Massillon. Dinner will be provided by LifeCare Medical Services, Inc. 1.0 Contact Hour for Nurses and Social Workers will be offered for each session. Other disciplines please call Michelle Morse at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6290 for information. Please RSVP to Christal Spurlock at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6285.

 

August 20, 2008 – “The Final Journey: What to Expect” (for health care professionals)

Health care professionals are invited to attend a free presentation of “The Final Journey: What to Expect” by Hospice of VNS on August 20 at 5 p.m. The session will be held at Rose Lane Health Center, located at 5425 High Mill Avenue NW in Massillon. Dinner will be provided by LifeCare Medical Services, Inc. 1.0 Contact Hour for Nurses and Social Workers will be offered for each session. Other disciplines please call Michelle Morse at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6290 for information. Please RSVP to Christal Spurlock at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6285.

 

September 17, 2008 – “Saying Goodbye: The Gift That Lasts” (for health care professionals)

Health care professionals are invited to attend a free presentation of “Saying Goodbye: The Gift That Lasts” by Hospice of VNS on September 17 at 5 p.m. The session will be held at Rose Lane Health Center, located at 5425 High Mill Avenue NW in Massillon. Dinner will be provided by LifeCare Medical Services, Inc. 1.0 Contact Hour for Nurses and Social Workers will be offered for each session. Other disciplines please call Michelle Morse at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6290 for information. Please RSVP to Christal Spurlock at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6285.

 

October 15, 2008 – “Grief, Loss and Holiday Pain” (for health care professionals)

Health care professionals are invited to attend a free presentation of “Grief, Loss and Holiday Pain” by Hospice of VNS on October 15 at 5 p.m. The session will be held at Rose Lane Health Center, located at 5425 High Mill Avenue NW in Massillon. Dinner will be provided by LifeCare Medical Services, Inc. 1.0 Contact Hour for Nurses and Social Workers will be offered for each session. Other disciplines please call Michelle Morse at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6290 for information. Please RSVP to Christal Spurlock at 330-745-1601, Ext. 6285.

 

 

Ongoing Bereavement Classes

Series of classes is for those who wish to learn what they might experience during the grieving process. Group members share their stories, emotions, victories and hopes, and receive information on the grieving process, along with tools for handling the grief response. Three series will be held in 2008, beginning Thursday, January 10; Thursday, May 1; and Thursday, September 4. Choose the time convenient to your schedule, either 2 – 4 p.m. or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hospice of VNS Justin T. Rogers Care Center located at 3358 Ridgewood Road in Akron. For more information call the Bereavement Coordinator's office at 330-668-4662.

 

Healing Journey Support Group

This free six-week series of classes focuses on rebuilding life after the death of a loved one and incorporating hope. Group members will help normalize the grief experience through camaraderie with others, sharing of feelings/stories, and asking questions. Two series will be held in 2008, beginning Tuesday, March 18 and Tuesday, July 8. Choose the time convenient to your schedule, either 2 – 4 p.m. or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hospice of VNS Justin T. Rogers Care Center located at 3358 Ridgewood Road in Akron. For more information call the Bereavement Coordinator's office at 330-668-4662.

 

Moving On Support Group

This free once a month series focuses on supporting those who are moving along the journey of grief and are now beginning to incorporate new behaviors in their lives as they attempt to create their "new normal." In 2008 the group will meet the second Wednesday of each month at 2 - 3:30 p.m. or 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For more information call the Bereavement Coordinator's office at 330-668-4662.

 

Moving On Family Support Series

This free six-week program is for adults with children under 18 years of age. The focus of this support series is to address communication challenges, family identity, and to help focus on the actual loss for each family member. A sandtray therapist works with the children to help them express memories and feelings tied to the loss. Call the Bereavement Coordinator's office at 330-668-4662 for dates of the next six-week series.

 

Individual Grief Counseling

One-on-one grief counseling is an option for individuals who either need more privacy in expressing their reaction to loss or who are unable to attend group meetings. Call the Bereavement Coordinator's office at 330-668-4662 for more information.