Samantha Jones

Hospice Book Group Meeting in March

Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley invites community members to join us for our next quarterly book discussion group on Tuesday March 12th.

This quarter’s book selection is The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.

A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. His wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. Slowly he begins isolating himself from all the people of Alice Island and now even the books in his store have stopped holding pleasure for him – these days, A.J. can only see them as a sign of a world that is changing too rapidly. When a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over – and see everything anew.

As surprising as it is moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry is an unforgettable tale of transformation and second chances. This is the first fiction novel selection for the group!

The book discussion will take place from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Hospice Center located on Route 11 in Potsdam.

A light dinner will accompany the discussion. The event is free to attend, participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book.

Contact Linda Caamaño for more information and to pre-register!

Want to support Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley? – Find your copy of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry on Amazon Smile.

View the 2018 Hospice Memory Tree Book

More than 600 stars were hung on our trees during Hospice’s 2018 Memory Tree event. This loving remembrance provided more than $12,000 to support the services we provide across St. Lawrence County.

Thank you to the many community members, both near and far, who supported Hospice by remembering their loved ones on our Memory Trees.

View the names of this year’s Stars in our 2018 Memory Book

Next Volunteer Training Dates

Join us for our next Volunteer Training Feb. 9th, 12th & 13th!

Are you looking for a valuable way to volunteer your time? Our volunteers support Hospice and Palliative Care patients in a variety of ways, such as companionship, caregiver relief, Veteran Pinning Ceremonies, and more!

Participants must apply to be a volunteer and be approved in advance in order to attend the training.

Hospice Volunteer trainings are held on a Saturday from 9:00AM-4:00PM, and two evenings the following week from 6:00-8:00PM. All training sessions take place at the Hospice Center.

For more information, please call or email Linda Caamano, Volunteer Coordinator, 315-265-3105.

2018 Hospice Memory Trees

When a “Star” in your life becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley offers a special way to honor the memories of those you treasure by participating in our annual Memory Tree Event. Beginning in December, and running throughout the holiday season, the Hospice Memory Trees will be lit in the front lobby of the Hospice Center, displaying hundreds of stars with the names of cherished loved ones.

Hospice invites the community to remember and honor their loved ones during this holiday season by purchasing a Star on our Memory Trees. The trees will be on display for public viewing Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm from now until mid-January.

Click on the Star below to to make your gift!

*If you would like to fill out your own star, please stop into the Hospice Office during regular business hours.

Living with Grief During the Holidays

2018 Living with Grief During the Holidays Workshops

The holidays are often the most challenging time of year when grieving the death of a loved one. Family traditions can be powerful reminders of those who have died. Hospice encourages the bereaved to find positive ways to cope with loss and change.

The Living with Grief During the Holidays workshops will offer tips, tools and strategies to help you navigate the demands of the seasons. Each session will offer a different perspective for approaching the corresponding holiday. They are free and open to anyone struggling with the death of a loved one, and to those offering comfort to the bereaved.

Materials, including a Holiday Coping Plan, will be provided to participants, as well as a information, resources and therapeutic discussion.

The workshops will be held on Satrudays November 10th, December 15th and January 19th from 1:00-3:00p.m. here at the Hospice Center on Route 11.

Those interested can pre-register by contacting Kay DePerno at (315)265-3105 or kdeperno@hospiceslv.org.