November 28, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE NURSES BECOME ELNEC TRAINERS

November 16, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND ROB LEVIT RELEASE "SONGS OF HEALING" CD

November 13, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE HOSTS 4^th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

November 10, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE OFFERS WAYS TO HELP A GREIVING FRIEND DURING THE HOLIDAYS

October 25, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE CELEBRATES NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH WITH "FACES OF CARING" FORUMS

October 17, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE PARTNERING WITH SENIOR CENTERS

October 13, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE CHAPLAIN EARNS DOCTORATE

October 2, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AUXILIARY RAFFLE RAISES MORE THAN $12,300

August 31, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE HOSTS AMBASSADOR FROM BRITS HOSPICE OF SOUTH AFRICA

August 10, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE DEDICATES SECOND HOSPICE HOUSE

July 13, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE SETS SAIL IN ANNUAL BUILD-A-BOAT COMPETITION

June 12, 2006 - HOSPICE HOSTS ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON

June 8, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE ANNOUNCES TEEN BEREAVEMENT RETREAT

June, 1, 2006 - 10TH ANNUAL STRIDE 'N RIDE RAISES AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE

May 30, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE'S FASHION FOR A CAUSE DRAWS THE FINEST IN ANNAPOLIS

May 17, 2006 - SAVE THE DATE FOR HOSPICE CUP XXV

May 5, 2006 - HOSPICE HOSTS ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON

April 28, 2006 - CALLIS JOINS HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

March 24, 2006 - HOSPICE AUXILIARY DONATES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BEREAVEMENT PROGRAMS

March 6, 2006 - COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE HOST GRIEF TELECONFERENCE

February 9, 2006 - CALLIS JOINS HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

February 2, 2006 - HOSPICE RECEIVES DONATION FROM ANNAPOLIS TOWNE CENTRE AT PAROLE

January 26, 2006 - CHESAPEAKE TREASURES HELPS HOSPICE RAISE FUNDS

January 23, 2006 - LEHMANN JOINS HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

January 5, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES

November 28, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE NURSES BECOME ELNEC TRAINERS

Hospice of the Chesapeake's community education nurses recently attended a continuing education seminar sponsored by the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC).

The community education nurses, Karen Bryant, RN, CHPN, Lucy Dobson, RN, and Marie Schafer, RN, BSN, participated in the intensive three-day training session in Sterling, Virginia during October. The nurses are now qualified to prepare other medical professionals to provide the comprehensive care important at the end of life.

The primary goal of the training program is to provide nursing continuing education providers with information on end-of-life and palliative care, and to provide resources for incorporating end-of-life and palliative care into programs and in-services. Among the topics covered during the ELNEC training included: nursing care at the end of life; pain and symptom assessment and management; cultural considerations; ethical issues; communication; loss, grief and bereavement; preparation for and care at the time of death; and achieving quality care at the end of life.

Programs, like ELNEC, enable clinical staff to provide the highest quality care. Hospice of the Chesapeake provides quality end-of-life care to all individuals and their loved ones, regardless of their ability to pay.

November 16, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND ROB LEVIT RELEASE "SONGS OF HEALING" CD

Hospice of the Chesapeake announces the release of "Songs of Healing," a CD of inspirational music from renowned Anne Arundel County musician Rob Levit. The organization has paired with Levit, Artist-In- Residence at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, to create a tangible means of comfort and relaxation for patients, caregivers and the community. Created especially for Hospice of the Chesapeake, the album consists of 16 original works.

"The gift of music touches everyone, young or old, in good health and in bad," Erwin Abrams, president and CEO of Hospice of the Chesapeake says. "We pride ourselves in offering the best quality end-of-life care to patients, as well as spiritual and bereavement support to families, loved ones, and the community at large. This project helps us in accomplishing that goal."

Levit ensured the CD would live up to its title by spending time with patients at the John & Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House before entering the studio to record the music. "This project has been the most meaningful I have ever engaged in," he explains. "It has far exceeded my expectations and fuses my creative talents with service to a wonderful organization."

The "Songs of Healing" CD is available for purchase from Hospice of the Chesapeake for a suggested donation of $10. For more information, please contact Emily Wingate at 443-837-1537 or ewingate@hospicechesapeake.org.

November 13, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE HOSTS 4^th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Hospice of the Chesapeake recently held its 4th Annual Golf Tournament and raised more than $45,000 and received $20,000 worth of in-kind donations. The event was held at South River Golf in Edgewater, Maryland, and was chaired by Charlie Birney of The Brick Companies Foundation.

The major tournament sponsors included: Reliable Contracting Company, Inc., State Farm Insurance, AnnapolisHomes4You.com, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, BB&T, Greenberg Gibbons Commercial Corporation, The Polm Companies Ltd., First Choice Medical Supply, GEICO, Paradigm Pharmacy, and Sam's Club.

Proceeds from the tournament will help Hospice of the Chesapeake continue to improve quality end-of-life care for community members experiencing advanced illness, and provide support to their families and loved ones, in Anne Arundel and Prince George's Counties.

November 10, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE OFFERS WAYS TO HELP A GREIVING FRIEND DURING THE HOLIDAYS

The holidays are quickly approaching. Many people look forward to yearly traditions, but some, especially those who have recently lost a loved one, may find it particularly difficult to cope.

Hospice of the Chesapeake bereavement counselors emphasize that the best way to help those who are grieving during the holidays is to let them know you care. They need to be remembered, and they need to know their loved ones are remembered, too.

Here are some other tips that grieving people have shared:

1. Be supportive of the way your friend chooses to celebrate the holidays. Some may wish to follow traditions; others may choose to change their rituals.



2. Offer to help with tangible tasks such as baking, cleaning, or decorating. Even simple tasks can be overwhelming while dealing with grief.



3. Invite your friend to attend a religious service with you and your family.



4. Offer to help with holiday shopping or share your favorite catalogs or on-line shopping sites.



5. Invite your friend to your home for the holidays.



6. Inquire if your friend is interested in volunteering with you during the holiday season. Doing something for someone else, such as helping at a soup kitchen or working with children, may help him or her feel better about the holidays.



7. Make a donation in memory of your friend's loved one, as a reminder that his or her special person is not forgotten.



8. Remember to avoid telling your friend that he or she should be "over it;" grief is an individual process and there are no right or wrong ways to grieve.



9. If your friend wants to talk about the deceased loved one or feelings associated with the loss, LISTEN. Don't worry about being conversational.. just listen.



10. Remind the person you are thinking of him or her and the loved one who died. Cards, phone calls and visits are great ways to stay in touch.

Hospice of the Chesapeake is a valuable resource, and supports those who are struggling with grief and loss. Hospice of the Chesapeake's Spiritual & Bereavement Care Center offers one-on-one grief counseling, bereavement camps for children, teens and adults, and support groups designed to meet a variety of needs.

For more information on how you can help a grieving friend during the holidays, or to register for an upcoming support group, contact Hospice of the Chesapeake's Spiritual & Bereavement Care Center at 410-987-2129.

October 25, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE CELEBRATES NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH WITH "FACES OF CARING" FORUMS

In celebration of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in November, Hospice of the Chesapeake will host three "Faces of Caring" community forums to help people learn more about hospice and palliative care:

• Tuesday, November 14
  4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  Crofton Convalescent Center
  2131 Davidsonville Road, Crofton, MD



• Thursday, November 16
  10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
  Bowie Senior Center
  14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD



• Monday, November 20
  11:00 a.m. - noon
  Annapolis Senior Center
  119 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis, MD

"National Hospice and Palliative Care Month provides us the opportunity to further educate the community about the importance of hospice care and pay tribute to our 'faces of caring:' the doctors, nurses, bereavement counselors and volunteers that support our mission of offering quality end-of-life care," said Erwin Abrams, president and CEO of Hospice of the Chesapeake.

"If you have a loved one who is in the final stage of life, I can think of no greater gift than to allow hospice to work its magic and make those final days as comfortable, dignified and peaceful for both the patient, their family and their friends," said Dick Wheeler of Hanover. Mr. Wheeler was the primary caregiver for his wife, Kim, who was a patient with Hospice of the Chesapeake. He is a community outreach volunteer and is currently training to be a patient care volunteer.

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) reported that more than 1.2 million patients were served by the nation's 4,000 hospice providers last year. Hospices helped these people live with dignity, comfort, and compassion. Hospice and palliative care programs provide pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support, and spiritual care to patients and their families. They also serve as important sources of information about care options.

For more information on the "Faces of Caring" community forums, please contact Dana Disborough at 443-837-1536 or ddisborough@hospicechesapeake.org. Additional information about hospice, palliative care, and advance care planning is available at www.hospicechesapeake.org or by calling 800-745-6132.

October 17, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE PARTNERING WITH SENIOR CENTERS

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time when care providers across the country are raising awareness about the range of issues regarding end-of-life care. A representative from Hospice of the Chesapeake will be available at each senior center in Anne Arundel County during the month of November to provide information regarding hospice programs and services.

The following dates and times at the senior centers are as follows:

• Thursday, November 2, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Pascal Senior Center in Glen Burnie



• Friday, November 3, 10:00 a.m. - noon, Brooklyn Park Senior Center in Brooklyn Park



• Thursday, November 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Pasadena Senior Center in Pasadena



• Monday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. - noon, Arnold Senior Center in Arnold



• Tuesday, November 14, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., O'Malley Senior Center in Odenton



• Tuesday, November 28, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., South County Senior Center in Edgewater



• Wednesday, November 29, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Annapolis Senior Center in Annapolis

For more information regarding National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, please contact Hospice of the Chesapeake at 410-987-2003 or visit www.hospicechesapeake.org or www.nhpco.org.

October 13, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE CHAPLAIN EARNS DOCTORATE

Hospice of the Chesapeake announces that chaplain Rev. Katherine James Klemstine, D.Min. earned her Doctorate in Ministry (D.Min.) from Sancta Sophia Seminary in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

For her dissertation project, Rev. Klemstine, D.Min. developed a workshop for hospice clinical and spiritual care titled Spiritual Insights to Death: Comparing Clinical and Spiritual Descriptions of the Dying Process. The project provided a comparison of a clinical description of the dying process to a spiritual description of dying based on the esoteric teachings of diverse belief systems. One of the primary goals of the project was to improve the competence of clinical and spiritual care providers when assessing the spiritual care needs of hospice patients and their family members.

"Katherine is a talented and innovative visionary who blesses us and those she serves with her myriad gifts for ministry. We are so very proud of her accomplishments and recognize that this is the beginning of many milestones that will mark her noteworthy career," remarked Rev. Christine Kennedy, Vice President of Spiritual and Bereavement Care. Rev. Klemstine, D.Min. is the Director of Spiritual Care for Hospice of the Chesapeake. She serves as a Chaplain in Anne Arundel County and also coordinates the Chaplain and On-Call Chaplain care.

Rev. Klemstine, D.Min. has been employed by Hospice of the Chesapeake since 1999 and resides in Arnold, Maryland.

October 2, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AUXILIARY RAFFLE RAISES MORE THAN $12,300

Hospice of the Chesapeake's Auxiliary recently held their quarterly meeting at the John & Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood.

The Auxiliary meeting marked the commencement of their annual raffle. The group would like to recognize the Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, Diehl's Produce and Fishpaws Liquors in Severna Park, Arnold Farms in Arnold, and Angel's Food Market, Inc. in Pasadena. These businesses supported this year's Ultimate Dinner & Theatre Raffle which raised more than $12,300 to benefit Hospice of the Chesapeake.

The Hospice of the Chesapeake Auxiliary would also like to thank all of this year's raffle contributors: Annapolis Chorale, Annapolis Opera, Annapolis Symphony, Arundel Vocal Arts Society and Colonial Players, Bill Bateman's Bistro, Breeze Restaurant, Café Mezzanotte Ristorante Italiano, Harry Browne's Restaurant, Hellas Restaurant, Heroes, Hunan L'Rose, Killarney House Restaurant, Maria's Sicilian Ristorante & Café, Rivera's Mexican Café, The Rose Restaurant, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Sam's Waterfront Café, Sly Horse Tavern, Squisito Pizza Pasta and More, Szechuan Inn, Texas Roadhouse, Trattoria Alberto's and Woodfire Restaurant.

August 31, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE HOSTS AMBASSADOR FROM BRITS HOSPICE OF SOUTH AFRICA

Hospice of the Chesapeake recently hosted a visit from Joan Williams, the fundraising and marketing administrator of its sister hospice, Brits Hospice, located in South Africa.

For nearly three years, Hospice of the Chesapeake has partnered with Brits Hospice under the auspices of Foundation for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa (FHSSA), an organization designed to strengthen and expand African hospice programs through partnerships with hospice programs in the United States. Through this partnership, Hospice of the Chesapeake provides technical, clinical and administrative advice, as well as development assistance, to the five-year-old Brits Hospice.

Brits Hospice is located approximately 45 miles outside of Johannesburg, in the Northwest province of South Africa. Located in a part of the world where poverty, poor medical resources, lack of education and orphan families have reached epidemic proportions, Brits Hospice relies completely upon private contributions for its funding.

During her stay, Mrs. Williams met with the Hospice of the Chesapeake staff to inform them of the resources necessary to provide hospice care in Sub-Saharan Africa. She also visited the Creston G. Tate and Betty Jane Tate Foundation Chesapeake Hospice House in Linthicum, and the newly opened John & Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood.

Hospice of the Chesapeake presented Mrs. Williams with a donation of $2,050 for Brits Hospice. This amount will feed 332 people, at the cost of only $6.15 per person, for one month in Sub-Saharan Africa. The money was raised through the "Beads for Brits" fundraising initiative, beaded bracelets made by children that attend our bereavement programs, and also collected from the staff.

For more information regarding Brits Hospice, please contact Abigail Fowlkes at 443-837-1559 or afowlkes@hospicechesapeake.org.

August 10, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE DEDICATES SECOND HOSPICE HOUSE

Community leaders, Hospice of the Chesapeake families, volunteers, donors and staff recently gathered to celebrate the dedication of the John & Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, its second hospice residence, located in Harwood.

First Lady of Maryland Kendel S. Ehrlich commented on the building efforts. "It's so wonderful for me because it's the first project [for which] I was actually at the groundbreaking and now I'm at the ribbon cutting. It's just a terrific project that's going to help people in a very intimate, personal time in their life," said Mrs. Ehrlich.

The John & Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House, built by Mandrin Homes, Ltd., is named after the parents of lead capital campaign donor Jim Mandrin. The 5,700 square-foot home features eight private patient rooms. This ideal size offers excellent nurse staffing formulas at low operational costs, while still providing ample space to deliver high quality hospice care. Families are able to be with their loved ones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Jim Mandrin remarked during the dedication reception, "it's not a one-man band, it's a huge orchestra - we played really well together and it's all up to the people that are to work here - this is their house."

The John & Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House is located at 3675 Solomons Island Road in Harwood, Maryland. For more information on the residence, please contact Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House Team Leader Ann Marie Pessagno at 410-798-0791 or ampessagno@hospicechesapeake.org.

July 13, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE SETS SAIL IN ANNUAL BUILD-A-BOAT COMPETITION

Hospice of the Chesapeake was one of 16 groups that participated in the Annapolis Yacht Club's annual Build-a-Boat competition on Friday, June 30, 2006. Hospice of the Chesapeake's team, Hospice Cup, took home the Team Spirit award.

Ron Denz designed the Hospice Cup sailboat dedicated to Hospice Cup XXV, America's oldest and largest charity sailing regatta. Hospice Cup XXV will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2006 on the Chesapeake Bay.

To learn more about Hospice Cup XXV, please call Hospice Cup, Inc. President Cullen Murray at
443-994-1233.

June 12, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE HOSTS HOSPICE CUP KICK-OFF PARTY

Nearly 80 people attended a reception held on Friday, May 19, 2006 at the home of Pat and Pam McAteer, of Annapolis, to mark the beginning of Hospice Cup XXV activities for Hospice of the Chesapeake. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2006.

Hospice Cup is America's largest annual charity sailing event. Last year the regatta and post-race shore party raised more than $594,000 for participating area hospices, of which $160,000 benefited Hospice of the Chesapeake. This year's post-race party will be held at Atria Manresa, along the banks of the Severn River.

Interested individuals can volunteer, donate an item or service for the live auction, or become a sponsor, which entitles one to view the race day action on board one of several spectator boats. For more information, please contact Abigail Fowlkes at Hospice of the Chesapeake at 443-837-1559 or afowlkes@hospicechesapeake.org.

June 8, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE ANNOUNCES TEEN BEREAVEMENT RETREAT

Rising to help grieving teens in Anne Arundel, Prince George's Counties, and beyond

Hospice of the Chesapeake is now accepting applications for Phoenix Rising, a weekend retreat for teens grieving the loss of a loved one.

Phoenix Rising will kick-off its fifth season July 14 - 16, 2006, starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and ending at
2 p.m. on Sunday. The weekend retreat will be held at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center, 975 Indian Landing Road in Millersville, MD.

Especially designed for students in 9th through 12th grades, Phoenix Rising provides a challenging and interactive program supported by a professional staff and team of trained volunteers to help teens:

• Share feelings and memories in a safe, accepting environment



• Find out that they are not alone in this experience



• Learn about grief



• Explore appropriate coping strategies in dealing with grief



• Make new friends and have fun

A participant of the 2005 Phoenix Rising retreat said, "you are not pressured to talk so if you are not ready try going and listening to others - it can help you get in touch with your own feelings."

For more information or to register for Phoenix Rising, please call Hospice of the Chesapeake's Spiritual & Bereavement Care Center at 410-987-2129.

June, 1, 2006 - 10TH ANNUAL STRIDE 'N RIDE RAISES AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE

Cyclists, runners and walkers of all ages recently laced up their sneakers for Hospice of the Chesapeake's 10^th Annual Stride 'n Ride, held Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro. The event drew more than 150 participants and supporters.

Upon completion of the 20-mile bike ride, 5K run, 5K walk and Kids Fun Run, participants feasted on a delicious lunch provided by Outback Steakhouse of Bowie while awards and prizes were presented.

Through individual contributions and corporate sponsorships, Hospice of the Chesapeake raised more than $45,000 to continue its mission to improve the quality of life for those in our communities experiencing advanced illness or bereavement through hospice and other palliative care, compassionate support and education.

May 30, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE'S FASHION FOR A CAUSE DRAWS THE FINEST IN ANNAPOLIS

Annapolitans found a great reason to don their most dazzling duds for Hospice Hundred's Fashion for a Cause event, held on Sunday, April 30 at the Metropolitan restaurant in downtown Annapolis. The event drew more than 130 supporters.

The fashion show highlighted the newest additions to Astrid, a hip clothing boutique owned by the West Village Group. Hors d'oeuvres were provided by Metropolitan and hair and make-up were styled by Hudson and Fouquet, also part of the West Village Group. Guests also enjoyed a silent auction that included a striking blue and white Paul Reed Smith guitar and a flight of Annapolis with aerobatic flight instructor, Nancy Lynn.

May 17, 2006 - SAVE THE DATE FOR HOSPICE CUP XXV

Hospice Cup XXV, America's largest and oldest charity regatta, will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2006 on the Chesapeake Bay, near Annapolis, Md. The honorary chairs for the 25th annual event are Joan and Albert Van Metre, Sr.

Proceeds from the sailing regatta fundraiser will be used to support the programs and services of the following Hospice Cup XXV participating organizations: Calvert Hospice, Capital Hospice, Community Hospices, Hospice of St. Mary's, Hospice of the Chesapeake, Montgomery Hospice, and St. Agnes Hospice.

Hospice Cup serves as the local qualifying race for the National Hospice Regatta Championship. The fundraising regatta benefits hospices serving Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Hospice Cup is sanctioned by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (CBYRA) and counts for CBYRA season-long High Point competition. The race is hosted by Shearwater Sailing Club.

To learn more about Hospice Cup XXV, please call Hospice Cup, Inc. President Cullen Murray at 443-994-1233.

May 5, 2006 - HOSPICE HOSTS ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON

More than 170 volunteers and staff kicked off National Volunteer Week during the annual Hospice of the Chesapeake Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at the Crofton Country Club on Sunday, April 23, 2006.

Rhona Schneider, of Pasadena, received the 2006 Joseph P. and Elizabeth Earley Memorial Award for her dedicated volunteerism with Hospice of the Chesapeake. In 2002, the organization inaugurated the Joseph P. and Elizabeth Earley Memorial Award for an Outstanding Patient Care Volunteer. Former patient care volunteers, Joe and Elizabeth Earley, set a new standard of excellence during their tenure with Hospice of the Chesapeake. Their kindness, compassion and desire to assist in any capacity have made the Earleys role models for all past, present and future volunteers. The recipient of the Joseph P. and Elizabeth Earley Award embodies kindness, compassion and a desire to assist in any capacity as a patient care volunteer. Rhona Schneider has been a Hospice of the Chesapeake volunteer for more than 12 years caring for 36 patients during this time.

James and Katherine Mandrin support this annual award. Mr. Mandrin and his family were one of the first beneficiaries of the Earley's dedication to service. The daughter of Mr. Mandrin, Anne Mandrin, attended the luncheon and presented the award to Rhona Schneider on behalf of James and Katherine Mandrin.

April 28, 2006 - BEACON OF HOPE GALA RAISES A RECORD BREAKING $277,000

Hospice of the Chesapeake's 2006 Beacon of Hope Gala drew more than 500 local supporters and raised $277,000 for programs and services throughout Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties. Walt and Nancy Petrie were the honorees and Brian J. Gibbons of Greenberg Gibbons Commercial Corporation was the honorary chair. Melanie Graw was the chairperson for the 2006 Beacon of Hope Gala volunteer committee. Also in attendance was Maryland governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

The 10^th annual event was held on Saturday, April 1^st at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum. Entertainment was provided by Tony Berry and New Money and attendees enjoyed a fabulous dinner and an exciting live auction that included a vacation for 10 to Cabo San Lucas and a flight of Annapolis with aerobatic flight instructor, Nancy Lynn.

March 24, 2006 - HOSPICE AUXILIARY DONATES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BEREAVEMENT PROGRAMS

Hospice of the Chesapeake's Auxiliary donates $15,000 to Hospice of the Chesapeake's Spiritual & Bereavement Care Center: $9,000 for scholarships to Camp Nabe, Phoenix Rising and the Wabanaki Retreat, and $6,000 for the Tree of Lights Ceremony..

Camp Nabe and Phoenix Rising are summer bereavement weekends held at the Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center in Millersville. Phoenix Rising, for teens in 9^th - 12^th grade, will be July 14-16, 2006 and Camp Nabe, for children ages 6-13, will be August 11-13, 2006. The Wabanaki Retreat annual fall bereavement weekend, also held at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center, will be October 13-15, 2006.

The Tree of Lights ceremony is an annual event held to remember the loss of a loved one during the holiday season. The ceremony consists of lighting the Tree of Lights, meditation and music. Participants receive hand-painted ornaments, with the name of their loved one, to put on the Tree of Lights and to place on a memory wall.

For more information about Phoenix Rising, Camp Nabe, the Wabanaki Retreat or the Tree of Lights Ceremony, please call the Spiritual and Bereavement Care Center at 410-987-2129.

March 6, 2006 - COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE HOST GRIEF TELECONFERENCE

Hospice of the Chesapeake and Anne Arundel Community College are co-hosting Hospice Foundation of America's (HFA) 13th annual National Bereavement Teleconference on "Pain Management at the End of Life: Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice." Frank Sesno, Professor of Public Policy and Communication at George Mason University and Special Correspondent with CNN, will moderate the program.

The teleconference will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Anne Arundel Community College in the Cade building, Room 219 at 101 College Parkway in Arnold. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the local panel discussion will be 4 to 4:30 p.m.

A distinguished panel of local experts will provide follow up discussion to the teleconference regarding the laws and regulations that hinder the practice of pain management. The local panel will discuss the ways in which health care workers and the general public can work together to improve the societal approach to pain management. The local panel consists of: Hospice of the Chesapeake's Michael LaPenta, MD, Senior Medical Director, Joyce Gooldy, RN, BSN, MS, CHPN, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Erwin Abrams, President and CEO, Rev. Christine Kennedy, MA, MDIV, LCPC, Vice President and Director of the Spiritual and Bereavement Care Center and Anne Arundel Community College's Barbara Ann D'Anna, DSL, RN, MSN, CNOR, Professor of Nursing.

All clinical disciplines may earn 3.0 continuing education credits (CEUs.) A $25 fee is required only for those earning CEUs. Space is limited. To register, please contact Viola McAvey of Hospice of the Chesapeake at 410-987-2003 x309. For disability support services, please call AACC at 410-777-2307 or Maryland Relay 711.

February 9, 2006 - CALLIS JOINS HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Hospice of the Chesapeake announces a recent addition to its Board of Directors: Virginia Savage Callis.

Ms. Callis, a Clinton resident, is the President and CEO for AXCEL Consulting, LLC/Callis Associates. She is a former chief auditor for the U. S. House of Representatives Committee on Intelligence and auditor for the Department of the Navy. Ms. Callis currently chairs on the Board of Directors for the Family Crisis Center, the March of Dimes WalkAmerica Steering Committee, and the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. All three organizations are based in Prince George's County.

"Virginia Callis brings a wealth of experience in the business world and government to Hospice of the Chesapeake. Her dedication to the health and welfare of the citizens of Prince George's County is an example for all to follow," said Hospice of the Chesapeake President and CEO, Erwin Abrams.

Ms. Callis earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management/Accounting at Bowie State University and her Master of Business Administration in Human Systems from George Washington University.

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February 2, 2006 - HOSPICE RECEIVES DONATION FROM ANNAPOLIS TOWNE CENTRE AT PAROLE

During the groundbreaking celebration for the Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole, Petrie Ross Ventures donated $2,500 to Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Hospice of the Chesapeake received the letter "P" from the large PAROLE sign that was an icon of the original Parole shopping center. Each partner in the construction of the Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole donated a commemorative letter to the community organization of their choice.

January 26, 2006 - CHESAPEAKE TREASURES HELPS HOSPICE RAISE FUNDS

Chesapeake Treasures, the resale shop to benefit Hospice of the Chesapeake, netted $30,000 in 2005 for hospice programs and services in Anne Arundel and Prince George's Counties.

Located in Park Plaza in Severna Park, sales from Chesapeake Treasures enable Hospice of the Chesapeake to continue providing medical, nursing, social work, and spiritual and bereavement care services to people with terminal illnesses and their loved ones.

January 23, 2006 - LEHMANN JOINS HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Hospice of the Chesapeake, Anne Arundel County's largest and most comprehensive provider of hospice and bereavement services, announces a recent addition to its Board of Directors: Tricia P. Lehmann.

Ms. Lehmann, a Severna Park resident, is Account Manager for major accounts for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, where she has been employed for 30 years. Ms. Lehmann is a recognized community leader, having chaired the board of the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. She has also been a member of the board of 21st Century Education, and Leadership Anne Arundel, where she graduated in the 1997 Leadership Anne Arundel class. She is a past member of the BB&T advisory board.

"Tricia Lehmann epitomizes what engaged community volunteering is all about. She is a respected member of the business community and has a distinguished record of volunteering," said Hospice of the Chesapeake President and CEO, Erwin Abrams.

Ms. Lehmann earned her bachelor's of science in Business Management at the University of Maryland.

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January 5, 2006 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES

Hospice of the Chesapeake announces the recent additions to their staff Terry Graybill, RN of Glen Burnie and Susan Coale, LCSW-C of Arnold.

Terry Graybill, RN, was hired as a Community Nurse Educator who serves as a liaison with the medical community. Ms. Graybill has more than 30 years of nursing experience including emergency room nursing. She worked for Anne Arundel School Health Services for five years as a school nurse and then as a health educator for the staff. Her last position was as a Medical Program Manager for Almost Family Adult Day Care in Pasadena. Graybill received her nursing degree from the Emanuel Hospital School of Nursing in 1972.

Susan Coale, LCSW-C was hired as a bereavement counselor with the organization's Spiritual and Bereavement Care Center. Ms. Coale came to Hospice of the Chesapeake from Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church in Arnold, where she served as the Parish Counselor for eight years. She has also worked at Union Memorial Hospital and in Child Protective Services before entering private practice as a psychotherapist at Chesapeake Comprehensive Counseling Center in 1987.

Ms. Coale has been a volunteer for Hospice of the Chesapeake since 1987 as a member of the Professional Advisory Group and of the Ethics Committee. She facilitated the children's bereavement weekend, Camp Nabe, since its inception. She assisted in the development and implementation of the teen bereavement weekend, Phoenix Rising and the adult bereavement weekend, Wabanaki Retreat. Ms. Coale holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Western Maryland College and a master's degree in Social Work from University of Maryland.

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