March News From Waveny and Visiting Nurse & Hospice

Celebrating 50 Years of Waveny

Submit your Stories of Waveny!

As we prepare to celebrate 50 Years of Waveny on April 9, 2024, we would like to hear from you! We invite current and former residents, patients, families, volunteers, employees and community members to submit your memories of Waveny through the years. Do you have a story of the special care you or a family member received from our staff? Or the time you spent with a caring volunteer? Would you share photos of Waveny, past and present? If so, please submit them by April 1, 2024 to 50Years@Waveny.org for inclusion in our celebration slideshow!

Last Chance to Sponsor a Lamppost in Celebration of 50 Years of Waveny

Help us paint the town blue and green in honor of 50 years of Waveny LifeCare Network! From April 1-15, 2024, you can sponsor one of New Canaan's downtown lampposts for $100; or a limited number of lampposts are also available for sponsorship on Waveny's Main Street for $500. Sponsorship includes a 9" bow and personalized tag with your name plus recognition on Waveny's social media sites. All proceeds benefit Waveny LifeCare Network, sponsorship deadline extended to March 22, 2024. Click HERE to learn more, visit www.waveny.org/donate-now to complete your sponsorship.

Li-Garden Dance Company came to Waveny for a wonderful afternoon of classical Chinese dance, art and enrichment for the residents and families of our Care Center and Memory Care community. Caitlyn Yang, a frequent Waveny volunteer, made a presentation about the Lunar New Year and traditional arts such as paper cutting and calligraphy. The lovely afternoon was enjoyed by all!

FREE Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with memory impairment can be challenging. Join Julie Ashley, Social Worker and Geriatric Care Manager, and other caregivers for emotional, educational and social support in a safe environment. Meetings are free and open to the public - no Waveny affiliation is required - and are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6pm on our 3 Farm Road campus. Kindly RSVP to Rachel at 203-594-5446. Click HERE to learn more.

Did You Know?

The Caregiver Respite Program, operated by Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice, is the beneficiary of this year's Wilton Women's Club Fashion Show Fundraiser! The Caregiver Respite program provides much needed support to those caring for critically ill family members at home, in the form of time away to shop, go to appointments, see friends or simply rest, while their loved one is being cared for. We hope you will support this program by attending the Fashion Show Fundraiser on April 25, 2024 at Rolling Hills Country Club, for more information and to purchase tickets click HERE.

Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice Bereavement Support Groups

Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice offers Bereavement Support Groups for those who have lost a loved one.

LOSS OF SPOUSE

Mondays, 2:30-4:00pm via Zoom with facilitator Maribeth Payne, M.Div.

Tuesdays, 1:00-2:15pm in person at 3 Farm Rd., New Canaan with facilitators Bethany Zaro, MSW & Marcy Rand, LMSW, Certified Grief Counselor

Tuesdays, 2:00-3:30pm in person at 22 Danbury Rd., Wilton with facilitator Meghan Cioffi, MSW

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom with facilitator Sheila Russo, LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor

Fridays, 2:00-3:30pm via Zoom with facilitator Stephanie Shaughnessy, MSW

LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Wednesdays, 11:00-12:30pm in person at 22 Danbury Rd., Wilton with facilitator Sheila Russo, LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor

LOSS OF A CHILD

Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00pm in person at 22 Danbury Rd., Wilton with facilitator Daniel DeLoma, M.Th., CT, PC

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER

Mondays, 1:00-2:30pm via Zoom with facilitator Maribeth Payne, M.Div.

Thursdays, 9:30am-11:00am in person at 22 Danbury Rd., Wilton with facilitator Sally Keefe, New York University MSW Candidate

LOSS AND CHANGE

Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00pm in person at 22 Danbury Rd., Wilton with facilitator Betsy Perry, RN

LGBTQ+ GRIEF SUPPORT

Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm in person at Circle Care Center, 618 West Ave., Norwalk with facilitator Daniel DeLoma, M.Th., CT, PC

For more information about bereavement support or to pre-register for a group, please call Daniel DeLoma, Spiritual Care, Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator at 203-762-8958 x. 316.

Would you like to become part of our volunteer team?

You can enrich the lives of our seniors throughout the Waveny-VNH continuum of healthcare services and residences!

As a Waveny-VNH volunteer, you will become part of a vibrant and caring team, welcomed and deeply appreciated by residents, patients, staff and fellow volunteers. We have opportunities for all ages and abilities with a flexible schedule and we welcome the opportunity to create a tailored service opportunity for corporate and community groups. Choose from a range of volunteer activities which will allow you to make the maximum impact with the time you would like to share.

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Stella Clarke, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Volunteering at sclarke@waveny.org or 203-594-5334.

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