The Brighter Days Children's Camp, held Apr. 19 at Sipe's Orchard Home, was attended by 25 kids who had lost a loved one. Campers participated in memory crafts, outdoor play, horseback rides, an hour-long hike, storytime, and support groups. Click here to view a short video with scenes from the camp on YouTube.
Also on the web
Ask a Hospice Nurse archive - new column every Tuesday in the Lincoln Tribune!
Woman Walks Away from Hospice: Conover resident makes complete recovery after being given days to live from the Hickory Daily Record, Feb. 21, 2008
More Room to Care: Hospice facility plans addition from the Hickory Daily Record, Feb. 21, 2008
Expansion Driven By Good People from the Observer News Enterprise, Feb. 21, 2008
Congressman McHenry visits Hospice from the Lincoln Tribune, Feb. 21, 2007
Memories of the Crown Cinema VI: "Last Wish Granted" by Julie Packer, PCHCV Director of Program Development. From the Hickory Daily Record, Mar. 31, 2006. (Registration required)
Full circle care: Former Hospice Volunteer Now a Patient from the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 22, 2005
YouTube videos
Our Virtual Tour
Scenes from our 2007 Poker Run
2008 Brighter Days children's camp
Volunteer Appreciation Night - April '08
PCHCV News & Events
- Monday, June 2, 8:30 am & 1:30 pm -- The fifth annual Friends Fore Hospice golf tournament will be held at the Catawba Country Club. Team slots are limited -- register today! Click here to read more!
- Tuesday, June 3, 6:00 pm -- Anyone who has attended one of our six-week "Grief & Growth" groups is invited to attend the Paths of Hope group.
The group hopes to promote friendship and sharing amongst individuals
who have experienced the loss of a spouse. The dinner club will meet in June at Ryan's in Hickory (2664 Hwy 70 SE); meals are the
participants' responsibility. Please RSVP to Mary O'Brien at
828/466-0466,
ext. 3211, by May 31. Directions to Ryan's
- Thursday, June 12, 11:30 am -- The Lunch Bunch
is an ongoing social group for those who have experienced loss and
grief. The group is self-directed and meets at Golden Corral in Hickory
at 11:30 am, usually on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
Each meal is the participant's responsibility. For more details or to
sign up, call Margaret Cantley at 828/464-6814, or Margaret Bowman at
828/428-2750. Directions to Golden Corral
- Thursday, June 26, 11:30 am -- The Lunch Bunch
is an ongoing social group for those who have experienced loss and
grief. The group is self-directed and meets at Golden Corral in Hickory
at 11:30 am, usually on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
Each meal is the participant's responsibility. For more details or to
sign up, call Margaret Cantley at 828/464-6814, or Margaret Bowman at
828/428-2750. Directions to Golden Corral
- Tuesday, July 1, 6:00 pm -- Anyone who has attended one of our six-week "Grief & Growth" groups is invited to attend the Paths of Hope group.
The group hopes to promote friendship and sharing amongst individuals
who have experienced the loss of a spouse. The dinner club will meet in July at the Red Lobster in Hickory (1846 Highway 70 SE); meals are the
participants' responsibility. Please RSVP to Mary O'Brien at
828/466-0466,
ext. 3211, by June 27. Directions to Red Lobster
- Thursday, July 4 -- PCHCV offices will be closed for Independence Day. On-call staff will still be available for all our patients and families.
- Tuesday, August 5, 6:00 pm -- Anyone who has attended one of our six-week "Grief & Growth" groups is invited to attend the Paths of Hope group.
The group hopes to promote friendship and sharing amongst individuals
who have experienced the loss of a spouse. The dinner club will meet in August at El Paso in Hickory (505 Highway 70 SE); meals are the
participants' responsibility. Please RSVP to Mary O'Brien at
828/466-0466,
ext. 3211, by August 1. Directions to El Paso
Your event goes here! Speakers are available to visit your church, civic group, seniors' group, or any community organization. Some topics include
- An Introduction to Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley
- "Who me... Volunteer?" The Many Ways to Volunteer at PCHCV
- "Isn't It Time We Talk?" How to Begin Advance Care Planning
- Spirituality and Loss
- A virtual tour of our facilities
To learn more or to set up a presentation, call 828/466-0466 and ask the operator for the Community Outreach department. We hope to see you soon!
