More Bone Dance Pictures

I've got more pictures, these were taking by Jackson.

What a Bone Dance We Had!

Thanks to everyone that helped make this years "That's Life - A Bone Dance" such a success.

Here are some of pictures of the event (thanks Jim)

3 Joyful News Briefs

1. First, spirits were high on Saturday night at That's Life - A Bone Dance 2009! You may have been there: setting up, tearing down, greeting guests, taking photos, selling raffle tickets, watching a silent auction table, helping to check in or out, singing BEAUTIFULLY (Clarence, Jimmy and SPOKES, Jennifer, Meghan), placing memories on the altar, sharing with new or old friends, dancing gently or wildly, celebrating, loving. . . You may have been unable to attend, but sent your love, silent auction items, good wishes, sponsorship, prayers, or a donation. Whether there or not there, you all have been important to the dance being a brilliant success; for this, I give thanks. On behalf of those we serve, I offer deep gratitude for the team work and passion that flows into this mission-related, beautiful celebration of life and the lives of those remembered. Extra special thanks to Leilani for her amazing effort in filling tables with her loved ones.


2. We wish to again thank the Arizona Community Foundation, and Flagstaff Community Foundation collaborators (The Forest Highlands Foundation and Flagstaff Medical Center) for grant awards that will help us to fund the "Caring Naturally-TLC for Caregivers" program in 2010.


3. Lastly, on October 27th the Flagstaff Planning and Zoning Board approved the conditional use permit for Wayne's House with a unanimous vote. The permit is for five years! What a blessing for those we will serve.



In Gratitude, Aleia

Further Shore Fall 2009 News Briefs

Further Shore is wishing a belated Happy Fall Equinox to all!

Can you believe it is October already? Like the local squirrels, everyone seems to be bustling to prepare for the coming winter. Here in Flagstaff, the great Ponderosa Pines are shedding their needles, sunflowers, standing eight feet tall in some places are bowing their heads, and the winds are calling for warmer sweaters and scarves. This is a season of endings; gardens offer their last gifts, red, gold and brown leaves flutter away from oaks and aspens, leaving a fragrant tapestry beneath our hiking boots. We hope that you will remember to breathe and rest during this busy season. A mug of hot cider, a crackling fire, and sparkling conversationwith loved ones will go a long way to keep you warm when winter nights comecalling. In the news from here ~

• Come on Flagstaff, it's Bone Dance Time!! Put on your wings, pull out your costumes and lace up your dancing shoes. Further Shore's signature event and fund raiser, "That's Life - A Bone Dance" will be held October 24th from 6-11 p.m. at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel in Flagstaff. Dinner, dancing, memorial altar, silent auction and music from Clarence Clearwater, Jimmy DeBlois and SPOKES! Special Thanks to this year's sponsors: Decker's Outdoor Corporation, Karl and Suzi Keim, Chris Muhlenfeld, Meg Leander and Celo & Barry Brennan. Tickets are $55 each or $50 each for 2 or more; to purchase, learn more, or see photos of years past visit http://www.furthershore.org/Events/BoneDance.aspx. Our apologies to anyone who tried to purchase tickets yesterday – the site was down, but is up and ready for orders now.


• Knowledge is power ~ Further Shore news briefs are coming to you in hope that you will feel connected to our mission and find peace in these messages. Because education is our primary goal, we will be doing a full website overhaul this winter and making plans for a FREE lecture series entitled "Naturally Caring" (offered April through November of 2010). The series will teach simple, holistic techniques that care givers can use for their own self-care and for their loved ones. Special Thanks are in order to The Flagstaff Community Foundation, The Arizona Community Foundation, The Forest Highlands Foundation and Flagstaff Medical Center for their generous grant support of this program!


• Did you know? While researchers have long known that caregiving can have deleterious mental health effects for caregivers, research also shows that caregiving can have serious physical health consequences as well. Studies have found that caregivers may have increased blood pressure and insulin levels, impaired immune systems, and may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease among other adverse health outcomes. Those caring for elderly or terminally ill patients may have the added stress of anticipatory grief or 'wellness guilt'. What can you do? A simple "time out" can bring you peace and restore balance. Set a timer for 6 minutes. Sit in a comfortable position. Close your eyes, Breathe in a long deep breath; pause, then breathe out slowly. Repeat this several times, until you feel a relaxation response. Breathe naturally until your timer rings. Open your eyes and turn off the timer. With eyes still open, take one more minute to breathe. SMILE for this minute. Stand up and stretch tall. Feel better. Simple. . .time-out!


• The Further Shore family wishes congratulations to Madrone (Julie) Schutten and Rich Rogers on their beautiful hand fasting ceremony that took place October 3rd at
  the Museum of Northern Arizona. As a newly committed couple we wish you both abundant love, good health, fabulous adventures, and much joy!


• Further Shore wishes to extend sympathy and love to all in our community who will dearly miss Maria Ruiz, the soul of the Southside and Morning Glory's sweet spirit. Maria was always interested in our work, always offering a loving word of support to our clients. She and I had several talks about death and dying; the end of suffering; the Buddhist path of compassion. She will be remembered for her love, her enthusiasm for healing, helping and sharing, and of course, for the beautiful food. Maria, may you find the further shore to be peaceful, serene and full of love.


• We also offer sympathy and support to the family of young, Dawson Merrick, who at age 10 crossed into spirit with courage and wisdom that touched our entire community. Board member, Penny Cook, shared in the outpouring of love that spilled over at Christ Church on September 26th at Dawson's memorial service. The image of a hundred little boys with baseball bats, caps and/or karate gear as 'honorary pall bearers' had the whole board weeping at our meeting yesterday. Bless you, Dawsom, for teaching us about dying with
  dignity. May you find the perfect diamond where you are now.


• If you shop on line at Amazon.com this message is for you. . . Further Shore will
  receive a donation from Amazon whenever you order by clicking through to them from our home page at www.furthershore.org 4% of your purchase price will be donated to us whenever you order in this way. It is easy and there is no cost to you. Happy Shopping!


• Speaking of shopping, Recipes From the Food Doctor and Friends makes a great stocking stuffer. Over 100 vegan recipes, many gluten free, all delicious and easy to make. Holiday special includes FREE shipping! Visit http://www.furthershore.org/Cookbook/Default.aspx to order.


• Wayne's House is undergoing a transformation. Because of the high winds last Spring, it was decided that the roof needs to be replaced. Please join the FS board and staff in prayer for a swift, beautiful and gentle transformation. The new roof will include insulation which will make the house much easier to heat and keep cool in the summer. We are closing the residence again for winter beginning December 12th. If you are interested in a session with one of our practitioners between now and then, please contact us at 928-525-2910.


• Robert and Aleia have safely returned to Flagstaff from their travels in New York with only slight mishaps along the way.... (needing a new clutch, crazy time delays, insect
  bites, hives, and forgotten computer parts). We give thanks for everyone's love and prayers for safe journey. Robert's photos from the Lake can be viewed at http://arapas.smugmug.com/Travel/Roc09.

~Further Shore "High Summer" News Briefs~

August in the high country smells of rain and smoke, sounds of hummingbirds and thunder, and today shimmers under numerous sparkling rainbows. We hope where ever you may be, that the early harvest of summer's bounty is blessing you. In the news from here ~

• It is with sweet memories and fondness that Further Shore bids farewell toJudy Peterson. Judy served as a nurse at the Flagstaff Medical Center for many years and was an avid dog lover. An organ transplant and cancer survivor, she was our inaugural TLC Client, always presenting the most gracious, loving presence and an award winning smile. She passed on August 7th surrounded by her sister and several friends. Several of our FS practitioners offered gentle touch and comfort care to Judy over the years. We were all inspired by her courage and sense of purpose. It was my honor to serve as her advocate, and to call her friend. Her two canine friends, Molly and Maxine, have both found loving homes with Kiari's family.


• If you shop on line at Amazon.com this message is for you. . . Further Shore will receive a donation from Amazon whenever you order by clicking through to them from our home page at www.FurtherShore.org (the link is under "Don't Miss" on the right side of the page). 4% of your purchase price will be donated to us whenever you order in this way. It is easy and there is no cost to you. Happy Shopping!


• There is room for one more couple at the September 12th retreat "Experiencing the Beloved - Relationship as a Conscious Path" offered by Janine and Eliot Schipper. The retreat is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. cost is $100. Call 266-9425 or 221-1644 to register and receive directions.


• Registration is now open for the October 2nd/3rd overnight retreat "Life Matters: How Cancer Survivors Transform & Thrive" offered by VTara Ruscher and Eliot
  Schipper. The retreat begins on Friday at 7 p.m. and ends on Saturday at 6 p.m. Cost is $250 (scholarships available). Call 607-3039 or 221-1644 to register. Space limited to 4.


• Registration is also open for the November 6th/7th overnight retreat "Inner Being Matters: A Care Givers Retreat" offered by VTara Ruscher and Aleia O'Reilly. The retreat begins on Friday at 7 p.m. and ends on Saturday at 6 p.m. Cost is $250 (scholarships available). Call 607-3039 or 525-2910 to register. Space limited to 4.


• You can order tickets securely on line for the 2009 gala "That's Life - A Bone Dance" {October 24th from 6-11 p.m. at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel in Flagstaff. tickets are $55 each or $50 each for 2 or more. To purchase visit www.FurtherShore.org/Events/BoneDance.aspx. We are grateful to the following individuals and businesses that have generously supported this year’s annual fund raiser with Silent Auction gifts galore! Thank You All So Much! ~~ Alvin’s Restaurant, Arapas, Inc., Armadillo Wax Company, Aspen Sports, Barb & Larry Berkowitz, Bobby Andrews, Body Divine , Carolyne Ruck, Charlye’s Pub, Clarence Clearwater, Crystal Magic, El Charro, Eliot & Janine Schipper, Flagstaff Athletic Club, Gayle McGuinnes, Grace Marks, Grand Canyon Railway, GRD Wellness, Higher Healing Therapy, Holistic Body Design, Jennifer Star, Jennifer Williams, Karen Myers, Karma, Kiari Luther, Kiari Luther, Little America, Lytle’s Ladle, Macy’s European Coffee House, Martha Pahler, Michael Frankel, Mike Buchheit, Mind Heart Healing, Mountain Oasis, Nancy DeBlois, New Frontiers, Page Springs Cellars, Paul & Allaine DeLisle, Peaceful Touch, Percilla’s Dove Release, Pine Canyon, Radisson Woodlands, Rhianne Dove, Sacred Rites, Seasoned Kitchen, Shannon Arnett, Shonto Begay, Simply Delicious, Susana Acosta-Cavert, Teresa Peterson, The Acupuncture Wellness Center, The Blue Thong Society, The Candy Plant,Timothy Prow, Tonsai Healing Center, Uggs Australia, Voodoo Holds, VTara Ruscher and WalMart.


• Robert and Aleia will be traveling to New York between August 27th and October 1st. They will be available by phone and email with the exception of the actual road time (8-25 through 9-2 and again 9-24 through 10-2). Thank you for your patience with communication during those windows.

Crazy Hat Party!

Last Sunday we had or first "Crazy Hat Party." A chance for all the Further Shore folks to gather and have fun (no work for once!).


Here we all are in are hats (and some of them are sure crazy)!

I have set up a gallery of all the pics, check them out.

~Summer News from Further Shore~

Happy Summer Solstice everyone! I think everyone in Flagstaff is talking about how unusual our Spring has been. We had rain in May, super cool temps so far in June and it looks monsoon season has already begun. The good news is: fire danger is low and the meadows are full of green grasses and a riot of colorful wild flowers. The gusty spring winds removed several shingles from the roof at Wayne's House. We are now eagerly awaiting an assessment about roof repair (or replacement). Last year's unscheduled flood and renovation has us on high alert to keep the house in good repair. The retreat facility is open for the season and features several facilitators offering excellent information and healing retreats. {See Calendar below}

Special thanks to:

• all who have made donations to our Spring Fund Raising campaign. In addition to the Late Spring acknowledgments, these were also made in loving memory:
  
  
  
  • by Heather P. in Loving Memory of Mary
  
  
  • by Eileen & Dan W. in Loving Memory of Thomas A. Kenny


• all who have made donations to our TLC Client Support Fund (especially Leilani's team!). These allow us to support our TLC clients with massage, Reiki, counseling, music therapy and so much more. The clients are very grateful. You can help us to help others by making a donation on line at www.furthershore.org


• Michael & Betsi Marinelli for a donation of a DVD player for Wayne's House!


• Madrone (Julie) S., VTara R., Pam H., Susanne, Beth P., and Jeane C. for their recent Llumination donations! These Star Light Workers are hosting Llumination Quests in their areas and then donate a percentage of their proceeds to FS. Watch our website for more information about the Quest and these wonderful facilitators.


• Jim T. for the donation of meditation DVD's that will become part of the Further Shore library collection. Jim also helped us to secure a wonderful series on death and dying from the Edgar Cayce foundation.


• Shannon Arnett for hosting the Further Shore display table at the Senior Health Fair that was held at the Aquaplex. About 500 Seniors visited the event and Shannon did a wonderful job of representing our mission. She also offered one of the many workshops that day and the reviews were excellent.


• Satsansar K. for the donation of two great movies "The Bucket List" (which will be viewed as part of Aleia's upcoming "Bucket List Retreat") and "The Blue Butterfly"


• All the vendors who have made donations to this year's Silent Auction collection! We have nearly reached our goal of 60 items and feel greatly blessed by community generosity during these curious and changing economic times.


• VTara R. for co-facilitating our first Cancer Survivor retreat of the season. VTara and Eliot Schipper will be offering another Cancer Survivor's retreat October 2nd and 3rd at Wayne's House. (see details below)
  

Summer Wish List Items include:

1) financial donations for the Cancer Survivor Retreat Scholarship fund

2) sponsors for this year's Bone Dance - see News Bits for details

3) a computer savvy blogger

4) a volunteer to handle ad placement for this year's Bone Dance


News Bits ~

• The 4th Annual Bone Dance is scheduled at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel on October 24th from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $55 for a single or $50 each when purchasing 2 or more. You will not want to miss this popular gala with the purpose to celebrate and remember our loved ones who have crossed over. A memorial altar, delicious Mexican dinner, dancing to Jimmy DeBlois and Spokes and a terrific Silent Auction provide an evening of fun for all. Find out more at www.FurtherShore.org/Events/BoneDance.aspx. Event Sponsorship is available at 4 levels (Day of the Dead at $500, Silver Ghost at $750, Golden Spirit at $1000, or Diamond Light at $1500). Sponsors will enjoy complimentary event tickets, reserve tables, honorable mention throughout the evening; Golden Spirit and Diamond Light sponsor will also be included in our print ads. We recommend buying tickets early as we are expecting a sell-out crowd.


• Shannon Arnett is offering a special workshop series this summer entitled "Increase Your Peace" - Topics include "Your Balance and Joy in the Work Place" "Financial Stress and Increasing Abundance" and "Increasing Your Peace Around Your Relationships" She is offering a one day retreat at Wayne's House July 4th entitled "Freedom from Stressors on Independence Day" www.arnettinnerpeace.com for full information and to see the YouTube video.


• Congratulations are in order for Kat and Clarence ! They will be married in a sacred ceremony this July 18th near their home in Williams, AZ. Further Shore is wishing them many blessings on this special day and beyond.


• We are grateful to Meg for her service as a TLC practitioner! Meg will be stepping away from this service for a while to travel. Thank YOU, Meg for your loving care for our TLC clients.


• About Llumination the Quest - While Aleia is not currently facilitating the Quest, several others (trained by her) are! The Quest is an amazing way to explore your inner landscape during these changing times. Facilitators also donate a portion of proceeds back to FS's mission. We are hopeful to post the new facilitator information on our website this quarter so watch for that!


• We welcome Jennifer W., sound healer, to the FS practitioner team. Jennifer brings a full resume of healing gifts for our clients. She is also a professional blues/jazz singer and has generously offered to help us plan a concert fund raiser.


• Because of numerous requests, Aleia will be offering a series of mini retreats for healing grief. The retreats will be held on three Saturdays this summer from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $45 for each retreat. Limit of 6 participants; individuals, couples, friends or families welcome. Some scholarships are available on request.


• Don't forget to purchase our cookbook, Recipes from the Food Doctor and Friends ~ full of great summer recipes for people who love good food. www.furthershore.org/Cookbook


• Robert and Aleia will be to New York from August 27th until October 1st this year. Plans for offering Llumination quests and /or training facilitators while in Rochester are still in the planning stages. New York friends there may feel free to contact Aleia with any special requests for session work/trainings.


• Buy from Amazon.com and support Further Shore. Used this link (www.amazon.com?tag=furtshor-20) and Further Shore will get a small percentage of the sale.

Summer Calendar

June 5/6 - Wellness Matters - Recreating Your Story, the Next Step - a Retreat for Cancer Survivors

June 21 - HAPPY SOLSTICE SUMMER BEGINS and HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

June 21 - Susanne One Love facilitates Llumination the Quest at Wayne's House. contact her at 856-9265

June 26 - Family Care Giver Discussion 9-11 a.m. with Jill Preston "Legal and Financial Options for Long Term Care" (Thorp Park Community Center FREE and open to all)

July 4 - Increase Your Peace on Independence Day - a retreat from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Holistic Counselor, Shannon Arnett. call 600-5863 to register. Space limited.

July 11 - Healing Grief I - a mini retreat from 9:00 a.m. to noon Fee is $45. Explore grief as a teacher as related to any area of personal loss; including loss of health, partnership or career. Discover how to recognize your grief and express it in healthy ways. Facilitator is Aleia O'Reilly call 525-2910 to register.

July 19 - Susanne One Love facilitates Llumination the Quest at Wayne's House. contact her at 856-9265

July 25 - Healing Grief II - a mini retreat from 9:00 a.m. to noon Fee is $45. Look deeply into your personal grief cycle and discover the ways that gratitude can eclipse pain and suffering. This retreat will include ceremony and art processes to find the gift of grace after loss. Facilitator is Aleia O'Reilly call 525-2910 to register

July 31/August 1/2 - Soul Matters: Creating a Bucket List for Now and Later - an overnight with Further Shore Founder, Aleia O'Reilly call 525-2910 to register. (there is room for 1 more registrant)

August 8 - Healing Grief III - a mini retreat from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Fee is $45. Learn how to be a loving care giver for yourself and others during the grief cycle. This retreat will focus on natural, simple self care processes to maintain balance during the stressful times that lead to or follow personal loss. Facilitator is Aleia O'Reilly call 525-2910 to register

August 19 Susanne One Love facilitates Llumination the Quest at Wayne's House. contact her at 856-9265

September 12 - Experiencing the Beloved: Relationship as a Conscious Path - a full day retreat with Janine and Eliot Schipper. Call 221-1644 for details

September 20 - Susanne One Love facilitates Llumination the Quest at Wayne's House. contact her at 856-9265

October 2 & 3 - Life Matters: How Cancer Survivors Transform and Thrive - an overnight retreat with VTara Ruscher and Eliot Schipper


Thank you for your support and kindness. Enjoy the Summer sunshine, rainbows and warmth.

Aleia O'Reilly,
Director Further Shore

~Spring News from Further Shore~

The Vernal Equinox is almost here with its promise of new life. It looks, smells, and feels like Spring is finally in the air for Flagstaff, Arizona. After LOTS of snow, we are beginning to see the earth again in Kachina Village. There are even a few crocuses popping out in town. Wayne's House has been quietly "resting" for the Winter months and will reopen again in April. Hats off to the Master Gardeners who will be tenderly grooming the yard and coaxing the beauty out over there.

We have been busy envisioning Spring Retreats (see schedule below). Despite the cold temps our practitioners have been active supporting TLC Clients with counseling, music therapy, massage and advocacy support. These clients are so grateful for our ongoing support in health. Last week one of our TLC Clients entered hospice care at home. Further Shore staff and volunteers will continue offering support for her and her family care givers during this transition.

Special thanks to Joe and Nina Marinelli for the donation of a large screen TV for Wayne's House. More special thanks to New Frontiers Natural Foods and Hastings Entertainment for generously inviting us to table at holiday time with Recipes from the Food Doctor and Friends! We sold a good number of cookbooks during that time and they are still on the shelf at both places. Visit Hastings at their new venue on the corner of 4th Street and 7th Avenue. Gratitude as well to New Leaf Counseling Center on Verde Street! Donations collected at their 2008 Wellness Education Series were donated to Further Shore. We feel so blessed by these and your gifts.

Spring Wish List Items include:
1) grant writer to work on the Flagstaff Community Foundation grant (due on July 27, 2009)
2) volunteer to help Aleia w/Quality of Life Advocate program development (3 hours/week)
3) VCR/DVD player for Wayne's House
4) DVD movies "The Bucket List" "Always" and "Blue Butterflies"
5) financial donations for the Cancer Survivor Retreat Scholarship fund
6) donations for this year's Bone Dance. Silent Auction Collections begin June 1st and end August 1st (art work, coffee, meals, overnight stays, bodywork, coaching, etc. welcome)
7) sponsors for this year's Bone Dance - watch for details!
7) student intern (marketing projects - Bone Dance, Cookbook)
8) a computer savvy blogger
9) at least 3 or 5 individuals to form a fund development committee

We are proud to be part of the Family Care Giver Discussion Series "The Aging Puzzle. . . Making the Pieces Fit" On February 27th we offered a panel presentation entitled "The Gentle Gift of Comfort Care" to 45 seniors and family care givers. The panel included Dona Clark (FMC's Palliative Care Team), Katy Montoya and Dawn Kurtz (Northland Hospice), Marlene Letvin (RTA Hospice), Penny Cook (Abrio Family Services) and myself. The presentation outlined our need for comfort during various stages of life. The next event is April 23rd from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Federated Church. "Life is a Work of Art - Celebrating Your Silver Spirit" is NAGA's 25 Year Anniversary conference. A wonderful program featuring Mary Mareck, MSW is planned. Contact the Area Agency on Aging at 213-5245 for more information or to register.

Spring Calendar
March 20 - Happy Spring
March 27 - Further Shore Practitioner's Meeting 10-11:30 a.m. (Family Resource Center)
March 28 - Quarterly Board Meeting 3-5 p.m. (O'Reilly/McCarter house)

April 1 - Coffee and Conversation NAU's Unity Week
April 23 - NAGA Life is a Work of Art conference (Federated Church)
April 24 - 26 Llumination Retreat/Training at Wayne's House (Registration Closed)

May 2 - "Playing in the Kitchen" 1-5 p.m. at Wayne's House (registration open)

June 6/7 - Wellness Matters - Recreating Your Story, the Next Step - Retreat for Cancer Survivors (V. Ruscher and A. O'Reilly) (registration open)
June 26 - Family Care Giver Discussion 9-11 a.m. with Jill Preston "Legal and Financial Options for Long Term Care" (Thorp Park Community Center)

Thank you for your support and kindness. Enjoy the blossoming of this new season.
Aleia O'Reilly,
Director Further Shore

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Winter News

Dear Further Shore Friends,

Happy Ground Hog Day! Here in Kachina Village the snow is still deep. It is a great relief to have Wayne's House in resting mode for the winter. The snow was so abundant and FROZEN that we would have been hard pressed to open those driveways in December or January. It looks like February and March may bring more moisture, a good thing for high deserts.

January is traditionally my Sabbatical time. This year I was able to create time for writing. I am working on both a book and a template to describe what I do for our TLC Clients. I believe I am a "Quality of Life Advocate" (Qu oLA pronounced like Koala Bear) We are gently assisting 5 TLC clients at this time. I am seeking an Assistant Koala Bear (training, flexible hours, hourly wage TBD). I am going to continue with the Sabbatical through the end of March. I am not offering private sessions during this time, but will place anyone on my Reiki list and make referrals if needed.

Beneath winter snow and ice, seeds are contemplating rebirth in the Spring. Plans are in the works to offer "First Weekend Retreats" from April through November. Facilitators and topics to be announced.

I will offer another MARATHON LLUMINATION Retreat and training in late April. There are currently 2 spots open for trainees, 2 or 3 spots open for Seekers. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact me ASAP. I will not do the training with less than 4. (postponing until November if that is the case).

There is a Care Giver Support Group on February 10th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Loyalton. Facilitator is Michele Lytle. A wonderful opportunity to discuss care giver concerns in a quiet setting with snacks!

There will be a workshop for Seniors and Care Givers at the Adult Center on Friday, February 27th from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This NAGA/NACOG sponsored workshop is FREE and entitled: "The Gentle Gift of Comfort Care" ~ Learning when, where and how to find quality of life support during any stage in life. Panelists include Penny Cook, Marlene Letvin, Katy Montoya, Donna Cook, Aleia OReilly

Further Shore welcomes Frances and Marie to our Advisory Board. We would welcome at least 3 additional Advisory Board members for 2009. Please let me know if you have interest.

Our sympathy and compassion go to Penny as her father passed on December 17th. Penny has experienced several other clients and friends passing since then. Keep her in your prayers please.

Congratulations are in order on the birth of baby Sky born on December 29, 2008 to board members, Eliot and Janine.

I include here a link to Christie's blog site. Her writing is amazing and I think that anyone who has faced serious medical conditions or is care giving will want to check it out. Note a heading called "Chain of Love." Enjoy! http://sweetnotalways.blogspot.com/

Funds raised support our mission to provide education and resources for living well and dying with dignity. We offer support for understanding hospice and palliative care services, conscious transitions and healing grief. In 2008 we offered over over 1000 hours of advocacy, education, bedside support and therapy to our clients and the community at large. Visit our website at www.furthershore.org to make a donation.


May 2009 hold you all in health, prosperity and blessings immeasurable. With LOVE, Aleia