We have a few exciting things coming up.
First, we have an Art Gallery Show planned for Friday, January 23rd. One of our featured artists is donating an original painting for our auction. Please read the full details in our earlier blog post.
Second, we have an Emerson Bear Stuffing and Finishing Party planned for Saturday, February 21st, in Acton, MA. We will meet at the Haartz Corp on 27 Hayward Rd from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Our goal is to finish 50 bears to be used in Emerson Hospital Coping Kits. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and compassion for helping pediatric patients cope with the stress of being a patient. Helpers need to be at least 10 years old. Please email us at emersonauxiliaryblog@gmail.com. We have room for 40 helpers.
Thirdly, our 33rd annual Spring Pops concert is planned for Saturday, April 4th, at 8:00 pm at the Friends of Performing Arts Center in Concord, MA. This is a popular event and has sold out the last two years running. Invitations go out the second week of February. If you don’t get one, email us at emersonauxiliaryblog@gmail.com, and we can send you an electronic copy of the ticket order form.
Hope to see you at one of these events.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Auxiliary Newsletter Winter 2009
Read our quarterly newsletter at:
http://www.emersonhospital.org/how/auxiliary/default.aspx
Clicking on the above link will take you to the Emerson Hospital website. Unfortunately you will need to click on a second link labeled Winter 2009. We hope you find the extra work worth the effort. Happy reading.
http://www.emersonhospital.org/how/auxiliary/default.aspx
Clicking on the above link will take you to the Emerson Hospital website. Unfortunately you will need to click on a second link labeled Winter 2009. We hope you find the extra work worth the effort. Happy reading.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Emerson Hospital Auxiliary’s First Evening of Art and Artists
On Friday, January 23 from 7-9 PM, the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary has a brilliant evening planned for YOU featuring art, dessert, wine, and good company. This special event will be held adjacent to the art gallery, in the Hospital’s North Conference Room. Several painters and photographers will be featured, and are looking forward to discussing their work, style and inspiration with all of us. The gallery will showcase a selection of each artists’ offerings, including oil paintings, giclee prints, and photographs. The pieces will be available for purchase and reasonably priced, with proceeds to benefit the Auxiliary.
Come meet celebrated American Impressionist Jean Lightman of Concord, and talk with Harvard’s Kathy Williams with about her vibrant approach to oils. Our photography curators, Ashley and Peter Lund have assembled a wonderful selection of images from several accomplished local photographers. Those joining us to share their photographic insights during the evening will be Neil Tischler and Linda Williamson of Concord, Robert Moll of Chelmsford, Siobhan Theriault of Bedford, and Walter Harrington of Acton.
Please bring a friend to enjoy the evening and introduce to the Auxiliary! We are actively welcoming new candidates for membership, and there has never been a better time than now to bring someone aboard! Your fellow Auxilians will be on hand with information about our many initiatives, activities and opportunities.
Bring a Friend and Feast your Eyes at the Auxiliary’s First Evening of Art and Artists What a grand way to enjoy an evening out in the dark of winter – spending quality time with friends old and new, while delighting your eye with imagery from members of the Emerson Community!
Don’t think twice! RSVP now (or by January 20th) to Anne Lehmann at 978-318-0338 or annelehmann@comcast.net
Come meet celebrated American Impressionist Jean Lightman of Concord, and talk with Harvard’s Kathy Williams with about her vibrant approach to oils. Our photography curators, Ashley and Peter Lund have assembled a wonderful selection of images from several accomplished local photographers. Those joining us to share their photographic insights during the evening will be Neil Tischler and Linda Williamson of Concord, Robert Moll of Chelmsford, Siobhan Theriault of Bedford, and Walter Harrington of Acton.
Please bring a friend to enjoy the evening and introduce to the Auxiliary! We are actively welcoming new candidates for membership, and there has never been a better time than now to bring someone aboard! Your fellow Auxilians will be on hand with information about our many initiatives, activities and opportunities.
Bring a Friend and Feast your Eyes at the Auxiliary’s First Evening of Art and Artists What a grand way to enjoy an evening out in the dark of winter – spending quality time with friends old and new, while delighting your eye with imagery from members of the Emerson Community!
Don’t think twice! RSVP now (or by January 20th) to Anne Lehmann at 978-318-0338 or annelehmann@comcast.net
Emerson Auxiliary Tree of Lights and Cookie Sale
A festive crowd braved the cold temperatures at Emerson Hospital Auxiliary’s annual Tree of Lights ceremony held on December 8th. The tradition of donating a light on the tree in memory of a loved one, to honor a special person, or to just celebrate the season continues to be a fun and beloved Auxiliary event. This year, the event raised roughly $4000 for the hospital.
Auxiliary President Denise Haartz kicked off the ceremony, followed by Emerson Hospital President and CEO Christine Schuster who reflected on this special time of year. After some prayers led by Emerson Chaplain Georgia Leiner, season songs were then performed by the vocal group Music Among Us of Bedford.
This year’s “Cookies-By-the-Pound “sale, held on December 17th, was also a recipe for success, yielding $1300 from sales of over 400 dozen cookies baked by Auxilians and the mothers and daughters of the National Charity League.
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary supports Emerson Hospital through a wide variety of activities ranging from more intimate members-only gatherings to large events open to the public. If you like to organize, create, cook, network, write, edit, speak in public, or just contribute to your community, the Auxiliary welcomes your participation. Anyone interested in learning more about the Auxiliary should contact Karen McCarthy at 978-371-2133 for more information.
Auxiliary President Denise Haartz kicked off the ceremony, followed by Emerson Hospital President and CEO Christine Schuster who reflected on this special time of year. After some prayers led by Emerson Chaplain Georgia Leiner, season songs were then performed by the vocal group Music Among Us of Bedford.
This year’s “Cookies-By-the-Pound “sale, held on December 17th, was also a recipe for success, yielding $1300 from sales of over 400 dozen cookies baked by Auxilians and the mothers and daughters of the National Charity League.
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary supports Emerson Hospital through a wide variety of activities ranging from more intimate members-only gatherings to large events open to the public. If you like to organize, create, cook, network, write, edit, speak in public, or just contribute to your community, the Auxiliary welcomes your participation. Anyone interested in learning more about the Auxiliary should contact Karen McCarthy at 978-371-2133 for more information.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Emerson Auxiliary Making a Difference for Bethke Patients
Bethke Cancer Center offers our community the best in cancer care with expert, state-of-the art treatment and the latest technology. The Center strives to provide not only the best possible treatment, but also to do everything possible to give patients a caring and comfortable setting in which to undergo their treatment.
To support this effort, the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary recently donated $18,000 to the Bethke Cancer Center. This donation will support patient care programs. Along with this monetary donation however, the Auxiliary also felt it important to support patients directly. The comfort quilts gift program, which was started in 2005, donates quilts to cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation. For the year 2007-2008, 137 quilts were lovingly made and donated—bringing the total number of quilts donated to 326. Several quilt making individuals and groups contribute to this effort including Concord Piece-makers, Material Girls, and Wayside Quilters. Rosaria T. Colosi, a breast cancer survivor and Auxiliary member also contributed significantly to this effort.
This year, the Auxiliary also donated thirty-six “anti-ouch pillows” to Bethke. These pillows, easily mistaken for a shoulder bag, are hand-made pillows that can be worn under the arm of patients to minimize the discomfort of cancer therapy or surgery. The effort was coordinated by Auxiliary member Mary Mahaney and the pillows were made by a group of 20 ladies at a sew-a-thon held at the Haartz Corporation in Acton. The majority of attendees were from the Boston Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. The anti-ouch pouches were distributed to Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology and to the surgeon’s offices at Emerson.
The Auxiliary also provides each chemotherapy patient at Bethke with a gift certificate for 5 acupuncture treatments, and has also donated a sound system, head sets, relaxation CD’s, and Breast Cancer Handbooks for the treatment center.
According to Margaret Koch, Cancer Center Administrator for Bethke: “Through these additional supports, patients connect with the heart and soul of community members who’s gifts encourage them in their struggle and perhaps inspire them to find strength on a day when they had little. The Auxiliary’s generous contribution has helped to support Emerson in making Bethke Cancer Center a real jewel in our community.”
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary supports Emerson Hospital through a wide variety of activities ranging from more intimate members-only gatherings to large events open to the public. If you like to organize, create, cook, network, write, edit, speak in public, or just contribute to your community, the Auxiliary welcomes your participation. Anyone interested in learning more about the Auxiliary should contact Karen McCarthy at 978-371-2133 for more information.
To support this effort, the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary recently donated $18,000 to the Bethke Cancer Center. This donation will support patient care programs. Along with this monetary donation however, the Auxiliary also felt it important to support patients directly. The comfort quilts gift program, which was started in 2005, donates quilts to cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation. For the year 2007-2008, 137 quilts were lovingly made and donated—bringing the total number of quilts donated to 326. Several quilt making individuals and groups contribute to this effort including Concord Piece-makers, Material Girls, and Wayside Quilters. Rosaria T. Colosi, a breast cancer survivor and Auxiliary member also contributed significantly to this effort.
This year, the Auxiliary also donated thirty-six “anti-ouch pillows” to Bethke. These pillows, easily mistaken for a shoulder bag, are hand-made pillows that can be worn under the arm of patients to minimize the discomfort of cancer therapy or surgery. The effort was coordinated by Auxiliary member Mary Mahaney and the pillows were made by a group of 20 ladies at a sew-a-thon held at the Haartz Corporation in Acton. The majority of attendees were from the Boston Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. The anti-ouch pouches were distributed to Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology and to the surgeon’s offices at Emerson.
The Auxiliary also provides each chemotherapy patient at Bethke with a gift certificate for 5 acupuncture treatments, and has also donated a sound system, head sets, relaxation CD’s, and Breast Cancer Handbooks for the treatment center.
According to Margaret Koch, Cancer Center Administrator for Bethke: “Through these additional supports, patients connect with the heart and soul of community members who’s gifts encourage them in their struggle and perhaps inspire them to find strength on a day when they had little. The Auxiliary’s generous contribution has helped to support Emerson in making Bethke Cancer Center a real jewel in our community.”
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary supports Emerson Hospital through a wide variety of activities ranging from more intimate members-only gatherings to large events open to the public. If you like to organize, create, cook, network, write, edit, speak in public, or just contribute to your community, the Auxiliary welcomes your participation. Anyone interested in learning more about the Auxiliary should contact Karen McCarthy at 978-371-2133 for more information.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Tree Of Lights 2008
Once again the Auxiliary will be hosting the Tree of Lights ceremony on Monday, December 8, 2008 in the North Assembly room. This year’s event will begin at 4:30 PM. Emerson Hospital Chaplain, Ms. Georgia Leiner, will lead the ceremony. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served. Parking validation is available.
The tradition of donating a light on the tree in memory of a loved one, to honor a special someone, or to celebrate the season began in 1989 and continues to be an event enjoyed by many. Tree of Lights was first coordinated by past Auxiliary President, Donna Grinnell. Since its inception, the Auxiliary has raised over $40,000 with this event.
Donations begin at $10.00 for a light and $25.00 for a star. An acknowledgement is sent to the donor or honoree. General donations are also welcome. As done in previous years, a list of donors and honorees will be displayed in the hospital lobby throughout the season.
Funds received from this event will continue to benefit the ongoing programs sponsored by the Auxiliary. This year, we are supporting the Pediatric Intervention Team, specialized transport equipment, cardiac rehabilitation, and care-giver scholarships.
For further information please email us at emersonauxiliaryblog@gmail.com
The tradition of donating a light on the tree in memory of a loved one, to honor a special someone, or to celebrate the season began in 1989 and continues to be an event enjoyed by many. Tree of Lights was first coordinated by past Auxiliary President, Donna Grinnell. Since its inception, the Auxiliary has raised over $40,000 with this event.
Donations begin at $10.00 for a light and $25.00 for a star. An acknowledgement is sent to the donor or honoree. General donations are also welcome. As done in previous years, a list of donors and honorees will be displayed in the hospital lobby throughout the season.
Funds received from this event will continue to benefit the ongoing programs sponsored by the Auxiliary. This year, we are supporting the Pediatric Intervention Team, specialized transport equipment, cardiac rehabilitation, and care-giver scholarships.
For further information please email us at emersonauxiliaryblog@gmail.com
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Emerson Hospital Auxiliary Hosts 84th Annual Meeting
On October 23, 2008, the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary hosted its 84th annual meeting and luncheon at the Nashawtuc Country Club. Denise Haartz, Auxiliary President, convened the business portion of the meeting, presenting the Auxiliary’s annual gift to Emerson Hospital. The Auxiliary’s fiscal year end gift, combined with the Community Services Gift Shop contribution was $200,000. The gift was presented to Hospital President and CEO Christine Schuster, Donna Grinnell, Gift Shop Manager, and Sharon Knox, Director of Community Services. The funds donated will contribute significantly to a variety of programs at Emerson including Bethke Cancer Center services, the Pediatric Intervention Team, Transport Wheelchairs, and Nursing Scholarships.
Denise pointed out that many Auxiliary members have given their time in 2008 to support patients at Emerson. “Anti-ouch pouch pillows” and quilts were lovingly sewn and donated for cancer patients. Also, a record breaking 712 teddy bears were donated to the Emerson Pediatric Intervention Team of the hospital. According to Christine Schuster: “Healthcare is really a team sport and the Auxiliary has made a significant contribution”. Starting on February 10th of next year, the hospital will host an annual Auxiliary Appreciation Luncheon at Nashawtuc as a way of saying thank you to Auxiliary members.
Nancy Kingman, past President of the Auxiliary, presented the new slate of Auxiliary officers for 2008-09. They are: Denise Haartz, President; Ann Lehmann, President Elect; Priscilla Gannon, Treasurer, and Sally Bradford, Secretary.
The meeting also included an exciting presentation made by Brooke Rutledge Seckel, MD. Dr. Seckel is a nationally and internationally recognized authority on plastic surgery and the treatment of facial aging. His presentation focused on the latest developments in plastic surgery and, in particular, on non-invasive techniques for facial and body rejuvenation. Everyone was given a complimentary copy of Dr. Seckel’s new book, “Save Your Face—the Revolutionary 6-Step Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Program”. According to Dr. Seckel, “In the next 5 years, plastic surgery is likely to change dramatically and become much less invasive. This is due largely to the use of lasers that can not only dissolve fat, but also actually tighten the skin.”
The Auxiliary is always interested in welcoming new members. Anyone interested in joining the Auxiliary should contact Karen McCarthy at emersonauxiliaryblog@gmail.com
Denise pointed out that many Auxiliary members have given their time in 2008 to support patients at Emerson. “Anti-ouch pouch pillows” and quilts were lovingly sewn and donated for cancer patients. Also, a record breaking 712 teddy bears were donated to the Emerson Pediatric Intervention Team of the hospital. According to Christine Schuster: “Healthcare is really a team sport and the Auxiliary has made a significant contribution”. Starting on February 10th of next year, the hospital will host an annual Auxiliary Appreciation Luncheon at Nashawtuc as a way of saying thank you to Auxiliary members.
Nancy Kingman, past President of the Auxiliary, presented the new slate of Auxiliary officers for 2008-09. They are: Denise Haartz, President; Ann Lehmann, President Elect; Priscilla Gannon, Treasurer, and Sally Bradford, Secretary.
The meeting also included an exciting presentation made by Brooke Rutledge Seckel, MD. Dr. Seckel is a nationally and internationally recognized authority on plastic surgery and the treatment of facial aging. His presentation focused on the latest developments in plastic surgery and, in particular, on non-invasive techniques for facial and body rejuvenation. Everyone was given a complimentary copy of Dr. Seckel’s new book, “Save Your Face—the Revolutionary 6-Step Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Program”. According to Dr. Seckel, “In the next 5 years, plastic surgery is likely to change dramatically and become much less invasive. This is due largely to the use of lasers that can not only dissolve fat, but also actually tighten the skin.”
The Auxiliary is always interested in welcoming new members. Anyone interested in joining the Auxiliary should contact Karen McCarthy at emersonauxiliaryblog@gmail.com
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