Quiet Oaks Newsletter August 2020
"The Year of Gratitude"
This year, Quiet Oaks has deemed 2020


"The Year of Gratitude"


Read on to see all
we have to be
GRATEFUL for!
BUTTERFLY RELEASE PHOTOS
THANK YOU BUTTERFLY RELEASE SPONSORS
CORNER OF GRATITUDE
Fly with Hope
Thank you to Barry R. VanBuren and Dr. Phyllis E. VanBuren who donated these lovely monarchs in memory of their parents. These will enable our residents and their families to feel connected to our butterfly release year after year.

THANK YOU!
WHAT'S YOUR FAMILY TRADITION???
A special thank you and shout out to long time volunteer Gail Stanger for her creativity and perseverance during COVID to continue a family tradition.

The Stanger clan created their own summer fun when the pandemic forced the cancellation of JoeTown Rocks. They gathered, played games and shared food while raising money amongst family participants for Quiet Oaks.
SPECIAL THANKS TO DKG
On July 6, 13 DKG educators gathered at the Sartell Community Center replete with masks and physical distancing to enjoy a lunch provided
by Quiet Oaks and packets of materials to prepare butterfly
bedecked cards used for the 9th Annual Butterfly Release.
HOUSE HAPPENINGS
Autumn Reflections 2020
We are currently in the process of working on a virtual event for Autumn Reflections this year. Stay tuned for the September Newsletter for full details. To make a donation towards this event now, click on button below.
SUPPORT FOR HEALTH PARTNERS
On Monday, August 24 from 6:30-8:30 am, Dr. Patrick Lalley is coordinating a team, created a banner and pulled together a cookie brigade in order to show support for the Health Partners Team before they close their doors. If you would like to join in handing out cookies and sending the staff off with "thanks for their service and future well wishes", go to the Health Partners Building at 2251 Connecticut Ave S, Sartell, MN 56377 at 6:30 am. Hope to see you there!
JOKE CORNER
Q: What is the most desired career choice for a spider?


A: Web Designer
QUIET OAKS HOSPICE HOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR
To view tour, click on the button below and use your cursor or your finger to
click on the white circles. Each circle will lead you through the house. ENJOY!
QUIET OAKS WISH LIST
If you're thinking about donating to Quiet Oaks and would prefer to donate items instead of money, here is a list of things Quiet Oaks needs. Please call (320)255-5433 or email before purchasing to make sure the item has not been purchased already. THANK YOU!
SUPPORT QUIET OAKS WHILE YOU SHOP
STAFF CORNER
Heidi Anderson
RN
I was born and raised in Colorado by amazing parents! I have a brother that works with my dad in our family’s exotic game meat business that my dad has owned for over 55 years. I also had an amazing sister that is now in heaven, she fought a courageous battle against brain cancer for almost 6 years. She went to her forever home 20 years ago. It took many years for me to recognize God’s calling on my life to work in hospice care and I absolutely love it! It was definitely divine intervention that I ended up at Quiet Oaks! 

My husband and I with our four boys moved back to MN 1 year ago after living in CO for the past 6 years. Although we miss my parents we love this beautiful state and the wonderful people here! 
This year I have many different stages of life with my kids. My oldest Curtis will be 21, Seth (14) will be in high school, Evan (11) will be in middle school and Reid (8) will be in 3rd grade. I enjoy every stage and watching my children grow into the person God intended them to be! Even though there is never a dull moment in my house I would not want it any other way!! They are my greatest joy, blessing, and accomplishment! 

Outside of being a mom I enjoy spending time with friends, any kind of craft, sewing, remodeling, camping, four wheeling, and volunteering at church.
VOLUNTEER CORNER
Carol VanHeel

Master Gardener Volunteer


Hometown: I was raised in Mound, MN on Lake Minnetonka. My siblings and I would pool our allowance to pay the neighbor for gas to take us out waterskiing on their boat

Spouse: Married to husband, Dan for 47 years

Hobbies: Gardening, Golf, Puzzles, and Eating Chocolate

Why I volunteer at Quiet Oaks: I've been volunteering at Quiet Oaks since 2007, before it even opened its doors. I was already volunteering as a hospice volunteer when I saw an ad in the paper for a garden volunteer and thought PERFECT...combines both of my passions and I've been out in the gardens ever since
Although we're limiting people in the house right now, please don't hesitate to fill out a volunteer application. When we resume our normal activities, we'll give you a call to set up a volunteer orientation time. Thank you!
ONGOING COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Please support these local businesses
that so kindly support Quiet Oaks!
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Safety for our residents, families, staff and volunteers is our first priority and we just wanted to let everyone know that Quiet Oaks is taking all the recommended CDC precautions to keep everyone safe. We will continue to follow all CDC recommendations and will integrate all measures as needed. Please keep Quiet Oak and everyone across the globe in your prayers.
We are now allowing immediate family members to visit their loved ones at Quiet Oaks between the hours of 10 am-12 noon and 5 pm-7 pm. You will be screened at the front door prior to entering the house.
Linda Allen, Executive Director
(320)255-5433, ext 11

Ginny Green, Director of Nursing
(320)255-5433, ext 28