The Conversation Project in Boulder County Presents Cello to a Packed House

On Tuesday, April 16th, in honor of National Healthcare Decisions Day, The Conversation Project in Boulder County, a TRU program, hosted an event that featured Cello, a short film about a renowned musician facing a terminal diagnosis and navigating important end-of-life conversations. The film showing was followed by a discussion with a panel that included the film's producers and others working in end-of-life care. The event, which took place at The Dairy Arts Center's Boedecker Theatre, sold out quickly, necessitating a second showing and panel discussion that evening.

Below is a short recap and appreciation from Becki Parr, Project Coordinator of The Conversation in Boulder County:

The film, Cello, was thought-provoking and beautiful. We were incredibly fortunate to hear directly from its producers, Helen Nightengale and Alex Craven, who joined our panel. A few audience members asked how they could view the film again and/or recommend it to friends and family. Cello is available to watch on Vimeo for $2.99. 

TRU and The Conversation Project in Boulder County (a program of TRU) hosted this event to encourage people to think about and communicate their end-of-life healthcare values and wishes with those most important to them. Our hope is the program motivated our guests to consider their choices and start the conversation.

We appreciated the engagement of the audience. We reached approximately 130 attendees, both with the film viewing and a meaningful panel discussion. We are so grateful to each person who served on our carefully selected panel. For more information about these individuals who shared their stories and expertise, reference these panel bios.

Sometimes it is hard to know where to start when considering your end-of-life choices; you may struggle with identifying a healthcare agent or knowing what advance care planning forms to fill out. The Conversation Project in Boulder County (TCPBC) offers free advance care planning coaching.  

Learn more at theconversationprojectinboulder.org or by contacting Becki Parr at beckiparr@truecare.org.

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

Last night, TRU celebrated its tremendous force of volunteers at a dinner and award ceremony to honor the 360+ volunteers who are the heart of TRU Community Care! Last year alone, these individuals donated a staggering 30,000 hours across our hospice, grief services, TRU Thrift Shop, and other programs.

Our volunteers provide vital support to patients, families, and the community. They offer bedside companionship, respite care, therapy services, and more for our hospice patients. They facilitate grief support groups, manage the Grief Services lending library, and keep our TRU Thrift Shop running smoothly.

Read more about TRU's volunteers in this blog post, and please enjoy photos from last night's celebration below.

Grief Services Spring/Summer Offerings

Join us for TRU’s exclusive grief support programs this spring and summer to help you cope with grief and loss.

Equine Support Group

TRU is partnering with Heartlight Center to offer a transformative experience alongside compassionate horses who provide invaluable support on your path through grief. Workshops are offered amidst the serene landscapes of private ranches. No prior horse experience is required. There is still space available for the Boulder Equine group on May 4th, 9 am-2 pm. For more information and to reserve your spot, click here…

Step by Step Hiking Group

This group offers support, exercise, and a safe place for quiet reflection on the trailhead for anyone who has suffered a death loss. The first group meets May 2nd, 9-11 am, and every Thursday morning during the summer. Register here for meeting location and details: 

Dementia Loss Grief Support Program Meets In Person in May: 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6-8 pm

This group will meet for four consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings in May and is intended for people who have experienced the death loss of a loved one with cognitive challenges such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. We recognize caregivers for this type of illness have faced specific challenges. We offer a safe place for group members to process these challenges, gain support from one another while grieving the loss of their loved one, and receive grief education.

Register here for any of these, or call (303) 604-5300 with any questions.

Honoring Our Veteran Employees

A Message from Human Resources

Dear TRU Employees,

At TRU, we take immense pride in employing veterans who have bravely served our nation. However, we recognize that there may be some veteran employees whose service backgrounds are not currently reflected in our records.

If you are a veteran and would like to share this information with us, please send an email to HR@trucare.org. By updating your records, we can ensure that we appropriately recognize and honor your service during company events and initiatives.

We are deeply grateful for the sacrifices made by our veteran employees, and we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your service to our country.



TRU Thrift Shop April Sales Calendar

Current Job Openings

TRU Staff: Earn Money for Employee Referrals!

Current Job Openings at TRU

We know that good people, like you, know good people.

Let us reward you! More information here.

Be sure to submit your referral bonus request form prior to your referral's scheduled interview and ensure they write your name when completing their employment application.

Current employees can apply by emailing HR@trucare.org.

Do not apply through Indeed, as it is for external applicants only.



Save the Date

Take Flight! Butterfly Release and Memorial 2024

Saturday, June 22, 2024 

9 a.m. at Heritage Park, Louisville

W. Cherry St. and S. Madison Ave.

Join us for TRU’s annual butterfly release! Releasing a butterfly in the memory of a loved one is a special way to honor those we’ve lost.

Butterflies may be reserved for $20 by June 19. If for any reason you can’t be present on the day of the event,

our staff will release your butterflies for you. 

To purchase a butterfly, visit TRUcare.org/butterfly.

Welcomes and Congratulations

We're excited to welcome the following employees and travelers to our TRU family:



• Adriana Baca – PACE Day Center CNA
• Lauren Bear – Volunteer Coordinator
• Jim Bellino – PACE RN Case Manager
• Emie Friedman – PRN Hospice Registered Nurse
• Hilary Griego – Medical Records Coordinator 
• Jenny Seel – Hospice Afterhours/Weekend Visit RN
• Tiffany Townsend – Transportation Specialist
• Cassie Wehr – PACE Occupational Therapist 

This reflects new staff members and travelers who started between this edition and the last edition of TRU Team News

Fond Farewell

Sending best wishes to the following people who recently left the organization:

• David French
• Murphy Harr
• Ashley Makelky

Congratulations to the following volunteers celebrating anniversaries with TRU in April. We appreciate all that you do for TRU!

16 Years - Mary Althauser

16 Years - Cassi Bailey

16 Years - Dan Baldwin

16 Years - Donna Barela

16 Years - Connie Clancy

16 Years - Evie Cohen

16 Years - Marilyn Diesch

16 Years - Tom Faure

16 Years - Valerie Friesen

16 Years - Sally Goedert

16 Years - Robert Halcomb

16 Years - Rolene Hinsberger

13 Years - Susan MacDonald

12 Years - Natalia Kushner

11 Years - Jean Dempsey

9 Years - Nancy Uvalle

8 Years - Jane Anderson

7 Years - Mike Reagan

7 Years - Patrick Turner

6 Years - Jaqueline Glover

6 Years - Cheryl Micheli

5 Years - Annie Garretson

5 Years - Toby Wong

4 Years - Bruce Blankenship

4 Years - Kathryn Dansky

3 Years - Katerina Getchell

3 Years - Amy McCormick

3 Years - Antony Pearson

3 Years - Elizabeth Wyss

2 Years - Lee Ann Henbest

2 Years - Olivia Wright

1 Year - Marnie Ceazan

1 Year - Vanessa Handa

1 Year - Melody (Gene) Kelly

1 Year - Mars Smith