We invite current participants and newcomers of KUL (Kids Understanding Loss, ages 5-10) and ROLL (Respect Our Life Losses, ages 11-15) to join us for a mid-summer Scavenger Hunt at the Iowa Children’s Museum (ICM) on Tuesday, July 10.

The ICM Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to strengthen a child’s learning experience while adding structure to their exploration of the museum. During the scavenger hunt, participants and their families can experience everything from putting together a race car and racing it on the track to making a pig fly with a parachute. And don’t forget to “Take Flight” in a real flight simulator! This is a great opportunity for you and your child, as well as a fun way to connect with other families.

The scavenger hunt will begin at 4:30 p.m. with pizza and beverages served at 6 p.m. There is no fee but reservations are requested by calling 319-688-4217 or
800-897-3052, or by emailing Gail Garwood.

Jane Dohrmann, Director of “Honoring Your Wishes,” recently wrote a guest opinion to the Iowa City Press Citizen on National Healthcare Decisions Day.

“Honoring Your Wishes: A Community-Wide Advance Care Planning Initiative” is a collaboration among 31 local organizations that have come together to improve advance care planning systems and ensure that people’s future health care preferences are discussed, documented and honored throughout their lives.

Ms. Dohrmann may be reached at 319-688-4214 or at jane.dohrmann@iowacityhospice.org

This is an educational and social networking program designed for anyone who has had a significant loss. Individuals will receive education, support, and resources that enable them to learn how to better live with loss.

When: Wednesday, May 2 from 5:15 – 6:15
Where: Pathways, 817 Pepperwood Lane, Iowa City, IA

This program will provide non-judgemental strategies and tools for organizing your life and your home. Please join Iowa City Hospice staff and guest speaker Jennifer Robb, Professional Organizer and Owner/Operator of Simple Organizing Strategies, as we share information about organizing, downsizing belongings, and coping with loss.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Gail Garwood at 319-688-4217 or email her at Gail.Garwood@IowaCityHospice.org

Everyone has a story to tell. The difference with terminally ill hospice patients is they have a limited time in which to tell them. We want to capture these ‘endangered stories’ and preserve them as a way to honor the life experiences of our patients, and also to create a tangible heirloom for future generations.

On April 5, a 2-hour training session will introduce patient care volunteers to Iowa City Hospice’s Legacy Project, and familiarize you with our initial service offerings.

Who should attend? All Iowa City Hospice patient care volunteers with an interest in gathering oral history, life review projects, photography and digital scanning/scrapbooking of family photos.

When: Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Pathways Adult Day Health Center, 817 Pepperwood Lane, Iowa City

To register, please visit http://legacyprojectvoltraining.eventbrite.com