A Healing Week at Camp Good Grief 25 |
This July, 124 campers (ages 4-17) from Suffolk and Nassau Counties and the Tri-State area shared a healing week of therapy and fun at Camp Good Grief. Campers opened up about the deaths of parents, siblings, and loved ones, learned new skills to express their feelings, and, most importantly, met other kids just like them.
More than 90 volunteers and staff, our Valentine Luncheon Supporters, generous donors, and businesses made Camp possible and free of charge to all participating families.
News 12 and the Southampton Press helped mark Camp's 25th season.
To learn more about East End Hospice's Camp Good Grief or the Zinberg Family Bereavement Center, contact Angela Byrns at 631.288.1546 or abyrns@eeh.org.
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20th Anniversary Box Art Auction
Scheduled for August 28
A time-honored tradition, the Box Art Auction benefiting East End Hospice will take place Saturday, August 28th at St. Luke’s Church Hoie Hall in East Hampton (18 James Lane).
More than 80 artists created memorable boxes for this anniversary auction, including nine artists who have participated every year since the event’s inception and others who are participating for the first time.
Artists transform cigar and wine boxes -- using the box inside and out as a canvas or base -- in styles ranging from traditional landscapes to abstract. This year's auction represents ceramic, sculpture, painting, collage, assemblage, and needlework on fabric.
This year's highlights include a raffle for a box that incorporates a sculpture by renowned artist William King, a Box Art Auction artist for many years.
The Spirit of Community Award will be presented to Don Sussis, a stalwart and generous Box Art Auction and East End Hospice supporter.
Boxes can be previewed at Hoie Hall on Wednesday, August 25th, and Thursday, August 26th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A "Meet the Artists" preview reception is open to the public on Wednesday, August 25th, from 5-7 p.m. Boxes can be viewed on the Hospice website; click here.
At the benefit on August 28th, a silent auction will begin at 4:30 p.m., and the live auction will begin at 5:45, with Lucas Hunt as Auctioneer. Wine and hors d'oeuvres are included in the $100 benefit ticket price.
(Box featured above is by William King)
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Register for Fall Bereavement Support Groups |
The East End Hospice Bereavement Care team is currently offering the following Fall bereavement groups: Loss of Spouse, Loss of a Parent or Sibling, Loss of a Child, General Bereavement Support Group, Child & Teen Support Groups, and Equine Therapy.
For more information or registration, contact Jean Behrens, LCSW-R at 631.288.1546 ext.208 or jbehrens@eeh.org for adult groups or Angela Byrns LCSW at 631.288.1546 ext.209 or abyrns@eeh.org for children's and teen groups. |
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Community Continues to Raise Funds for EEH |
Local businesses, friends, and supporters continue to champion our cause this month:
Saturday, August 7, 12 - 4 pm JMcLaughlin presents Sip Shop and Celebrate at 2 Jobs Lane, Southampton store. Fifteen percent of your purchase goes to East End Hospice. Orders are also accepted by email, stnysouthampton@jmclaughlin.com, or phone, 631.204.0183.
Saturday, August 14, 10:30 am, Westhampton House Friends will once again swim across the Moriches Bay in support of EEH. For more information, please contact Chrissy Michne at cmichne@eeh.org to connect you with the event organizer Art Dresner. There is a $20 entry fee.
The historic Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game returns to Herrick Field, East Hampton, on Saturday, August 21 at 2 pm. Batting practice begins at 12 pm. Food, beverages, shirts, hats, and raffle tickets for your chance to win some great prizes are all available. Come ready to have some fun and support four great causes, including EEH! Visit awgame.org
Thank you to those who shop, swim, play ball or attend our Box Art Auction this month and to those who have organized these wonderful events in support of EEH.
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*According to EEH 2020 census data. |
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EAST END HOSPICE| P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978| eeh.org
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