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Events & Classes in our Community

Wednesday
September 8, 2010
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Holiday Inn & Willmar Conference Center
2100 Highway 12 East
Willmar, MN

Share the Spirit
"Addressing the Spiritual Needs of the Sick, Dying, and Grieving" with Guest Speaker Douglas C. Smith

This workshop will explore issues of spirituality and how to find meaning and value in the midst of pain and suffering. The intended audience is hospice personnel, critical care staff, clergy, volunteers, nurses, physicians, social workers, nursing home staff, clinic personnel, and other interested persons who work with people. Early bird fee is $60 per person by August 18.

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Thursday,
September 23, 2010

Lakeland Auditorium
Lakeland Health Center
502 SW 2nd St
Willmar, MN

320.231.8770

Annual Cardiac Rehab Reunion
Guest speaker: Yassir Sonbol, MD

1:30 pm - Registration
1:45 pm - 1.5-mile Escorted Walk or Open Cardiac Rehab Gym
2:30 pm - Refreshments
2:45 pm - Program and Door Prizes

Past and present Rice Cardiac Rehab participants, and their families, are invited to attend the 21st Annual Reunion. Guest speaker: Cardiologist Yassir Sonbol, MD.

Saturday
October 9, 2010
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

St. Mary's Catholic Church
713 12th St. SW
Willmar, MN

Camp G.K. Bear

Rice Hospice and the Grief Center at Rice Hospital host Camp G.K. Bear for children in grades K-6 who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. There is no charge, however, each child is asked to bring a bag lunch. For additional information and to register, please call Brenda Wiese at the Grief Center, 320.231.4714. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 1.

October 11, 2010
7:30 am - 4:45 pm
and
October 13, 2010
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lakeland Health Center
Lakeland Auditorium
502 SW 2nd St
Willmar, MN

Rice Hospice Training

This training follows a multidisciplinary approach and is suitable for all hospice volunteers, clergy, RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants, physicians, PHNs, pharamcists, social workers, and funeral directors. Call Evy at 320.231.4433 for more information.

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November 1, 8, 15, 2010
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Lakeland Health Center
502 SW 2nd St
Willmar, MN

Infant Massage Classes

Three one-hour sessions are for parents to learn hands-on techniques that can help their babies relax and sleep better; enhance their nervous system development; improve weight gain in preemies; and, help with the discomfort of teething or colic. Made possible through the financial support of Rice Health Foundation. Call the Rice Education Center at 320.231.8920 to pre-register. $40 for books and materials. >>details

November 12 & 13, 2010

Holiday Inn & Conference Center
Willmar, MN

Rice Health Foundation Holiday Festival
Friday - Gala Dinner and Auction
Saturday - Luncheon and Table Setting Review

An annual fundraiser for Rice Health Foundation programs benefitting our community. The Holiday Festival has food, fun, entertainment, music, decor and more. Learn about the health and wellness programs funded by donations to the Foundation at their website, along with photos from past festivals. >>Rice Health Foundation >>Holiday Festival website

Monday
December 6, 2010
5:00 pm

All Rice Hospice locations
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Share a Memory

Share a memory of your loved one by lighting a light on a memory tree. All hospice locations will light their trees at the same time and each light on each tree will be dedicated to the memory of or honoring of a loved one. The trees can be enjoyed by all members of the community.

Contact Brenda Wiese at 320.231.4714.

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