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PIZZAZ! Celebrates 40-Year Mission

October 14, 2016 by TRU Community Care

Blast-From-the-Past Event Raises $80,000 for TRU

Guests of TRU Community Care’s annual fundraising gala arrived at the Denver Marriot Westminster decked out in disco clothes, Vietnam vet attire, and groovy 70s prints. This year’s theme—Peace, Love & PIZZAZ!—celebrated TRU’s 40th anniversary of serving the community. In honor of those 40 years, the blast from the past included a 1970s-themed dance party. Attendees enjoyed the music of live band Soul School as they bid on items in the silent and live auctions, drank signature psychedelic cocktails, and boogied the night away.

TRU Community Care Peace Love & PIZZAZ!

Eric and Jessica Beck, with Jessica’s father Bob Von Eschen, boogied the night away.

Saying Yes When It TRUly Matters

Throughout the evening, guests were reminded of TRU’s mission: to ensure that everyone in our community can live with advanced illness as comfortably, confidently, and fully as possible. We say yes to anyone needing our help, regardless of their ability to pay.

Can you imagine being in one of the most vulnerable times of your life and not having any support? Would you feel safe? Imagine what it feels like to be told no during a time when yes matters. One day you, too, will face death, and you won’t want to be alone. And at TRU, we strive to say yes to everyone, no matter their circumstances.

Recently, our TRU Hospice Care Center staff and volunteers cared for a man named Steve.

Steve came to us having suffered a massive stroke. His care needs were great, and he was not able to return home from the hospital; he needed help beyond what anyone in his life could offer, and like so many times in the past 40 years, because we have a care center for the most acute and most complex cases, we were able to say, “Yes, we can help.”

Adding Life to Days

The goal of our healthcare system is to cure the incurable; to fix the unfixable; to use our vast systems of technology and know-how to make people whole again, and when that isn’t possible, it’s hard for us to accept. Well, Steve was in a place of acceptance; he knew that what he needed was a place for compassion and a place for peace.

You Can Help Us Close the Gap

At TRU, we take on the most difficult end-of-life cases; we say yes because we know that people like Steve have no other place to turn. We are able to say yes because community members like you understand that with your help, we can take care of Steve in the most respectful, most compassionate way possible. One guest who attended PIZZAZ! remarked,

In the midst of the festivities, we were rightly called back consistently to the mission of TRU Community Care. PIZZAZ! is a good instrument over the years to span the reality of end of life care with vitality and hopefulness. The 40th anniversary added meaning to this rendition.

We are grateful to each and every one of you who attended PIZZAZ! to offer hope and comfort to those in our community requiring such important and dignified end-of-life care. Your decision to say yes helps us further our mission.

L to R: Maria Thomas, Communications Coordinator; Pat Mehnert, Interim President & CEO; Diana Slough, Event Chair; Annette Mainland, VP of Philanthropy; Jessica Sharley, Philanthropic Services Specialist

L to R: Maria Thomas, Communications Coordinator; Pat Mehnert, Interim President & CEO; Diana Slough, Event Chair; Annette Mainland, VP of Philanthropy; Jessica Sharley, Philanthropic Services Specialist

View more photos on the TRU Community Care Facebook page.

Filed Under: Events, 40th Anniversary, Fundraiser Tagged With: fundraiser, gala, PIZZAZ!

Gold Hill Inn to Host Fundraiser for TRU Community Care

September 30, 2016 by TRU Community Care

Gold Hill Inn Bob Dylan Tribute

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 pm! Gold Hill Inn is hosting a tribute to Bob Dylan with live music from several local bands. All proceeds will benefit TRU Community Care.

The band lineup includes:

  • Gasoline Lollipops
  • Mary Russell
  • Bonnie & Taylor Sims
  • Greg Schochet
  • Bobs My Uncle w/ members of the Zimmermans
  • No Bird Ever Flew
  • Danny Shafer
  • Banshee Tree
  • Cody Sisters w/ Jackson Earl
  • Billy Shaddox
  • Todd Adelman
  • Silent Bear
  • Kurtis Smith
  • Rick Gallant
  • & more!

$12 cover charge – cash only!

 

Filed Under: Events, Fundraiser Tagged With: fundraiser, Gold Hill Inn, Bob Dylan, benefit event

Enter to Win 2 Tickets to Peace, Love & PIZZAZ!

September 7, 2016 by TRU Community Care

We’re giving away a pair of tickets to our annual gala, Peace, Love & PIZZAZ! on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 6-10pm. This year’s theme is a 1970’s disco party. Come shake your groove thang with live band Soul School, enjoy a scrumptious dinner, and bid on silent auction items. Can you dig it?

Winners drawn on Wednesday, Sept. 14th at 2pm.

Peace, Love & PIZZAZ! Tickets Giveaway

Filed Under: Giveaways, PIZZAZ!, Events Tagged With: giveaways, PIZZAZ!

Celebrating Four Decades of Service

July 1, 2016 by TRU Community Care

PACE buildingA huge thank you to all that attended our 40th Anniversary Celebration! The celebration was this past Sunday, June 26 and we enjoyed seeing so many of TRU’s supporters attend. The celebration also included the grand opening for our new PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) and Grief Services building. PACE is a comprehensive program that helps nursing-home eligible seniors live as independently as possible.

Guests at the event were also able to get a first look at our 40th Anniversary video! We are so grateful for everyone who made the video possible including,  Boulder County Hospice founder Beau Rezendes, staff, volunteers, and Blue Mesa Media – thank you all for making this extraordinary video happen!

Filed Under: Events, News, 40th Anniversary, Community

Father’s Day Butterfly Memorial is set for June

May 10, 2016 by TRU Community Care

yes.monarch.ID-100168437Remember the fathers, stepfathers, uncles, grandfather and other special men in your life at our annual Father’s Day Butterfly Memorial on June 19.

Both kids and adults are invited to come create mini butterfly gardens to attract your own butterflies at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster. Art and gardening supplies will be provided.

The event will start at 11:30 a.m. as attendees plant mini gardens filled with flowers and plants that attract butterflies. At noon, there will be a short ceremony and those who wish to share a memory may do so at that time and leave a love note at the memory table. There will be cake and juice to follow.

The butterfly release will be 12:30 pm in the rainforest wing. The Butterfly Pavilion is offering discounted admission of $5 per person for this segment of the program. Pre-registration is required.

If you go …
What: TRU Community Care’s Father’s Day Memorial and Butterfly Release
Where: The Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Westminster, CO 80020
When: June 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
How much: $5 admission to Butterfly Pavilion
More info: RSVPs are required to Michon by calling 303-604-5330

Filed Under: Grief, Father's Day, Adult, Children, Events, Community, Holidays Tagged With: memorial, westminster, butterfly release, hospice

Join us for our 40th bash!

May 10, 2016 by TRU Community Care

Pace photo

Mark your calendars! In celebration of our 40th, TRU Community Care will be hosting an anniversary party on Sunday, June 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. and all of TRU’s supporters are invited to attend. The celebration will also include the grand opening for our new PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) and Grief Services building. PACE is a comprehensive program that helps nursing-home eligible seniors live as independently as possible.

The event will be held at 2593 Park Lane in Lafayette, around the corner from our existing administrative offices on Trailridge Drive. We hope to see you there!

Filed Under: 40th Anniversary, News, Events, Community Tagged With: grand opening, anniversary, PACE, hospice, Boulder, Grief

Crochet Grief Group is April 30

April 26, 2016 by TRU Community Care

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We are partnering with Children’s Hospital and two of our Healing Circle’s bereaved PEDS parents to offer this unique one-day grief group. Together we will explore the healing powers of knitting and crocheting. This group is a knitting and crocheting workshop for all interested families to come learn how to use these skills to cope with the stresses and heavy feelings of grief. 

Meeting: Saturday, April 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Children’s Hospital, 13123 East 16th Ave, Aurora, 80045

Contact: Michon Davies at TRU Community Care 303.604-5330 or  Cassie at Children’s Hospital cassandramatz@childrenscolorado.org.

Download the flyer here: Crochet Day Flyer 2016

Filed Under: Grief, Community, Events, Children, Adult, Grief Groups Tagged With: Grief, hospice, crochet, parents

Healing Circles Mother’s Day Event

April 20, 2016 by TRU Community Care

Healing Circles MotMothers Day Wreathher’s Day Event

During this Mother’s Day, create something that you can hang and that will honor your special person. Kids process grief through play and art so every come and create something together. This art workshop is for kids, teens and families, helping them remember the special person who has died: a mother, an aunt, a grandma, a friend. Wreaths are often the symbols of the circle of life and of seasons.

This event will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 9:30 am. – 12:30 p.m. at the TRU Community Care Grief Services Office, 5565 Arapahoe Ste A, Boulder.

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Michon Davies at 303.604-5330 or by email at michondavies@trucare.org.

Download the flyer here: Healing Circles Mother’s Day Flyer 2016

Filed Under: Grief, Holidays, Community, Events, News, Children, Grief Groups Tagged With: Grief, Mother's Day, children

Get ready for Peace, Love & PIZZAZ!

March 28, 2016 by TRU Community Care

To quote Elvis Costello: “Each time I feel like this inside, there’s one thing I wanna know … Are you ready for Peace, Love & PIZZAZ!?”

OK, so maybe the lyrics didn’t go quite like that, but you should definitely mark your calendars for this year’s annual fundraising gala, PIZZAZ! Our theme for the Sept. 17 shindig is Peace, Love & PIZZAZ!, so get your best ’70s duds out for the occasion. More info will be on its way here, but here are the details so far:

What: PIZZAZ!, TRU’s annual fundraising gala
When: Saturday, September 17 at 6 p.m.
Where: Marriott Westminster, 7000 Church Ranch Blvd, Westminster, CO 80021
How much: $150 per person
Volunteers needed! Do you want to help plan our gala? Please contact Jessica Sharley at jessicasharley@trucare.org or 303.604.5389 to learn how you can help.

 

Filed Under: PIZZAZ!, Events, Community Tagged With: hospice, 1970s, PIZZAZ!, gala, fundraiser

TRU Community Care Celebrates Four Decades of Service

February 16, 2016 by TRU Community Care

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LAFAYETTE, COLORADO – In 2016, TRU Community Care, founded in 1976 as the first Colorado hospice, is celebrating a major milestone.
This year marks the hospice service’s 40th anniversary, meaning that the nonprofit has been caring for those who are dying and their families for four decades. In celebration, TRU is planning two exciting 40th anniversary events throughout the year and sharing part of its history with the hospice community. June 26 will bring a 40th celebration party and groundbreaking for a new elder care and grief services facility, and TRU’s annual fundraiser, PIZZAZ!, will cap off the milestone with style on Sept. 17.

The Pioneers of the Early Years
TRU Community Care began as Boulder County Hospice in 1976, when one of the organization’s founders was asked, “Have you ever thought about starting a hospice?”
The question was posed to Beau Bohart Rezendes, who was finishing her Ph.D. dissertation on death and dying when she asked Dr. Darvin Smith what he thought could be done to help people who were dying or aged.  His thought-provoking response was the beacon that pointed the way for Bohart Rezendes. Before long, she was talking to anyone who would listen about starting a hospice in Boulder County.
Among those she approached were Kathryn Riddle-Oakes (then called Kitty Riddle), a well-known community organizer with vast experience in volunteer activities; Dr. Alan Snyder, an internist/oncologist at the Boulder Medical Center; and Karin Sobeck, who had just completed her master’s degree in mental health nursing and was holding workshops on death and dying across the country. Along with Marcia Lattanzi-Licht, a respected psychiatric nurse who was involved in grief-related work, this team of professionals added their talents and energy to the quest to bring hospice care to Boulder County.
“I think all of us came with the vision that there were better ways to care for people who were dying and grieving and that there were clear gaps in services,” said Lattanzi-Licht.

Taking the Next Steps with Hospice
Filling those gaps would prove to be a challenging mission. In the beginning, the group met in living rooms. They stored donations in a cigar box. They paid their own way to hospice care conferences on pain management. Despite such humble beginnings, they never wavered in their steadfast commitment to the cause, and by early 1977, Boulder County Hospice incorporated as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Not surprisingly, its all-volunteer management team was comprised of the dedicated professionals who have come to be known as the nonprofit’s founders as well.
The organization’s first patient received hospice care in June of 1977. And thanks to one provocative question and five remarkable visionaries, the organization has grown to become TRU Community Care, offering hospice, palliative care, grief services, and soon TRU PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly.) PACE represents an opportunity to create a broader continuum of care for frail elders in Boulder and southwest Weld Counties in northern Colorado. The opening of the PACE site, which also will house TRU Hospice Grief Support, will be a chance to celebrate with the local community the years of service TRU has provided.
As TRU Community Care’s visionary founders look back on the organization’s past and to its future, they all agree – a dream has been fulfilled.

Filed Under: 40th Anniversary, News, PIZZAZ!, Events, Community

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About TRU

TRU Community Care (TRU) affirms life at every step of your journey with illness and loss. Our vision is to lead a healthcare transformation by engaging with our communities and offering innovative, meaningful care for those living with illness and loss.

Founded as Boulder Hospice in 1976, TRU is a Colorado-licensed, Medicare and Medicaid-certified, nonprofit health care organization serving Boulder, Broomfield, Adams, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Denver, and Weld Counties and beyond. With a focus on providing a continuum of care for members of our community living with advanced illness and loss, TRU’s programs include TRU Hospice, TRU PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), TRU Palliative Care, Landmark Memory Care, and TRU Grief Services.

TRU Hospice is proudly accredited by The Joint Commission and is a five-star-level hospice in NHPCO's We Honor Veterans program created in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). TRU is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE), and the National PACE Association (NPA).

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