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3888 Pacific Avenue • Stockton, California 95204-1953 • 24 hr. main-line: (209) 957-3888 • fax: (209) 957-3986 http://www.hospicesj.org
Hospice House: a unique community asset
Our Mission
The mission of Hospice of San Joaquin, a not-for-profit organization, is to provide comprehensive medical and compassionate care, counseling and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay, and to educate and collaborate with health care providers and the public in promoting quality end-of-life care. A nonprofit agency serving the community since 1982 Hospice is governed by a community Board of Directors and is recognized as a 501 (c) (3) organization. Hospice of San Joaquin is licensed by the State of California as a Hospice Agency and is certified by the Centers for MediCare and Medi-Cal Services to provide the Hospice Medicare/ Medi-Cal Benefit. The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Agencies (JCAHO) has accredited Hospice of San Joaquin, most recently in May 2008. For more information or referral, call (209) 957-3888.
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ospice of San Joaquin’s Hospice House, a residence for terminally ill individuals, is unique in this County – and one of under a dozen in the State. Opening in October 2004, over 800 patients have been residents of the Pacific Avenue home tucked into the gardens on the Hospice of San Joaquin campus. A recent guest of the Hospice House, early this fall, was 82 year old Kathleen Hansen whose most recent residence was in an East Bay County. Why the Hospice of San Joaquin’s Hospice House? Her sister Jane Claffy, a nurse in New York, shared that she found our Hospice House here in San Joaquin County unique in all her healthcare experience. This family was first introduced to the Hospice House when Kathleen’s 55-year old son Patrick Hansen, opted to move to Stockton during this year’s summer.
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During Patrick’s illness, his mother was too ill to be at her son’s side, however, she was comforted by reports of his siblings Katy McGehee, Colleen O’Neal, Mary Heaton, Chris and Mark Hansen, and his Aunt Jane Claffy: Patrick had found a ‘home away from home’ in the Hospice House where his healthcare and personal needs were addressed with compassion and skill.
Three months later Patrick’s mother, Kathleen, exhausted all curable treatments and became too ill to remain at home. Without a doubt, Hospice house was the most appropriate place for her to receive the care she deserved. Kathleen as well as her children and sister did find that comfort and support. Kathleen’s sister Jane reflected, “Patrick spent the last hours of his life with great dignity and peace at the Hospice House. Because of that experience, we wanted my sister to have the same loving care and she did indeed receive it.” During her stay at Hospice House, her grandchildren prayed with her, played their guitars and sang. The staff provided the level of care, compassion, understanding, and granted her
family an opportunity to share their loved. “Even her two great-grandchildren ages 1 and 4 along with Hannah, my niece’s dog, visited,” Colleen added: “Thanks for the wonderful care your Hospice House staff gave to my brother and mother. They (Hospice of San Joaquin’s staff) were all angels. I appreciate everything.” Starting its 6th year, the Hospice House was inspired by the conviction that no one should die alone -- and no family member need to face the death and dying of loved one alone. The House meets a formerly unfilled need in the County providing 24-hour nursing and personal care to the most vulnerable members of our community.
What is the Hospice House? It is healthcare at the next level, when cure and treatment are no longer options —it is hospice care. While most people prefer to remain in their own homes, the Hospice House is an alternative for patients that can no longer safely or easily remain in their residence. Hospice House provides the highest hospice care it enhances the patient’s quality of life with 24- hour living space, medical expertise and assisted living support. The campus is designed for families to have the necessary privacy in individualized bedrooms with patios, a full kitchen and family dining room with a cook. Hospice House is truly ‘home-away-from-home’, the Hospice House.
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eginning November 24th in Stockton at Delta College and scattered across the region in five more communities, the evening skies will come alive with Trees of Light.
like these are especially careful and try very hard to make something beautiful. It is a wonder to watch them work. And young children really want to take their work home to show their parents, so this is a real gift.”
Hospice of San Joaquin’s annual Tree Lighting events bring residents of Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Lockeford and Rio Vista together to remember those whom they have lost and to honor the living with lights dedicated by family members and friends. Memories, love and individual legacies are celebrated with the colorful Tree of Lights in each community through the end of December.
As Tree of Lights’ print programs were developed, the students’ artwork was added to the community event. “They were so good at creating art for our patients, I wanted them to be the first ones to design the program cover for the Delta College Tree.” explained Barbara Tognoli. “We (students and teacher) are thrilled that we are asked to do this; the children are so very proud to be able to help their community” added Ms. Ross.
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Local Children and Families Add Color to Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Children play an important role in making each Tree Lighting special. Beginning 11 years ago, Annunciation School’s First Grade Students created the artwork published on the Tree of Lights program cover. Executive Director Barbara Tognoli remembers that Frankie Hey opened the door for students to learn about giving back to the community by designing (drawing) greeting cards for hospice patients through the year. Mrs. Hey worked at Annunciation School and served as a volunteer Board Member with Hospice of San Joaquin,
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Dylan Luna, Art Contest Winner & Mrs. Paula Ross, Teacher Annunciation Elementary School
Ross was the first to present the concept to her First Grade students. Initially, students’ cards were delivered between October and March. When talking about the children’s experience in producing artwork to share with Hospice of San Joaquin’s patients, Mrs. Ross’s quiet enthusiasm over-
flows: “This is a way that these six-year olds can help. I always think their pictures are inspired: I tell them that ‘this is for someone who is very sick, and they are going to open their eyes and see your artwork and it will make them smile.’ I can see the children working very hard to make it special. Even those who are not usually interested in projects
Today, the Tree of Lights events in all six locations include local schools who are willing to have their students participate in making the inspirational program covers (see calendar on back page for dates and times). Classrooms in each community participate by contributing artwork for their local Tree of Lights Volunteers review each child’s piece and select one for publishing in the local program. All other drawings are hand delivered to Hospice of San Joaquin’s patients adding to the color and joy across the service area.
Jacqueline Bagatta, R.N., M.S.N. Deputy Director, San Joaquin General Hospital Scott Beattle, Esq. Calone Law Group Phyllis Berger, Esq. Professor Humphrey’s Law School Jack L. Gilliland, M.D. Retired, Kaiser Permanente Pediatrician Lynne Davis Davis & Associates Insurance Brokers Patricia Erardi, Community Volunteer Richard Ghio, CPA Instructor, San Joaquin Delta College Stephen Guasco, Director Managed Care Catholic Healthcare West Gary Giannini Principal, Schwartz, Giannini, Lantsberger & Adamson, CPA’s P e t e G o r m s e n , C PA , DeGregori, Gormsen, Ringer, LLP Deitra Kenoly Advertising Director, The Record Chris McCaffrey Vice President, Morgan Stanley Diane Park Fund Development Consultant Danae Sharp, R.N. N u r s i n g S u p e r v i s o r, Dameron Hospital Barbara A. Tognoli Executive Director and Member of the Board
Support Personnel Robert T. Browne, M.D. Medical Director James Saffier, M.D. Staff Physician Mobin Ghavami, M.D. Staff Physician Gail E. Wigley, RN D i r e c t o r, C l i n i c a l Services Jo Paganini, MSW Director, Social Services Steve Parsons Director, Operations / Finance Barbara A. Pombo Director, Development Gene Acevedo Director, Community Outreach and Public Relations Audrey Wuerl, RN, BSN Education Coordinator Becky Freeman Volunteer Coordinator Carrie M. Vanderkar Bereavement Coordinator Patty A. Rieber Human Resource Manager Leo Ronquillo Information Systems Manager Carolyn Gomes Annual Gifts & Events Planner
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Camp Caterpillar
How do you say goodbye forever?
Good health is the greatest asset we have in life. When it is impaired because of an accident or an illness we are forced to make compromises. A twenty six year old woman with advanced melanoma who has made these compromises recently wrote, “I now see things in such a different light. Even though I probably will die young, I don’t just sit around and wait for it. Actually, no one is given any more time than I am. We wake each morning to a new day, and that is all. No one is promised ahead of time that they will be here for the spring vacation, for the wedding in August, or even for the dentist appointment on Thursday. We are all equal in that we have one day to fill with anything we please. The quality of life lived each day is more important than how long we live. I am not the only one in the boat, but no one else can do my living or dying for me. “ I cannot think of a better way to describe hospice care. We try to help our patients and families achieve a similar equilibrium. Our intense focus on pain and symptom management is the hallmark of our hospice care. Suffering stands in the way of living. We know that there is not only physical pain, but there is spiritual pain, financial pain and psychological pain. Hospice addresses these sources of pain through intervention and support so the patient and family can be freed up to live each day. Often during the Holiday season we all loose sight of living one day at a time and it is no different for our patients and families. It is then that Hospice of San Joaquin tries to increase our support by structuring activities that will help patient and families to live in the present. Hospice of San Joaquin offers a Coping With The Holidays workshop to assist those who have recently lost a loved one to prepare for the holidays and not be overwhelmed by unexpected emotions. And staff and volunteers will plan a Caroling Night and visit many of our patients and families in their homes joining them to celebrate one more cherished family tradition. On behalf of our Board of Directors, our staff and volunteers we wish you a pleasant and happy Holiday Season filled with the treasure of “one day at a time.” Thank you
Barbara Tognoli Executive Director
On September 19th, 40 children —6th grade and under— gathered at Hospice of San Joaquin’s Camp Caterpillar to try to answer that difficult question. Each one of them had recently experienced a death in their family. Some lost their mom, others a dad or a grandparent or some loss a sibling or a friend. But no matter the loss, each one came wondering how to say goodbye. With perfect weather, under the beautiful trees at Micke Grove park the bereaved children, along with many adult volunteers, worked and played to figure this out together. Activities such as journaling, arts and crafts, music, stories, and nature walks, all helped the children talk about their feelings and learn to express them in healthy ways with their peers and their grown up volunteer ‘buddies.’ And when asked at the end of the day, “How do YOU say goodbye?,” their responses sounded something like this: • you can write them a letter and send it up to them on a balloon • you can remember funny stories about them • you can cry and get a hug from your mom • you can draw a picture or sing a song • you can go to their funeral • you can pray Most of all the children learned that sharing their feelings and their memories with a safe person is the best way to; not only, say goodbye, but also to begin to heal. Camp Caterpillar is offered every fall to children in the community (grades K – 6) who have
experienced the death of a loved one in the last 2 years. We are pleased to be able to offer this camp free of charge due to the generosity of United Way of San Joaquin, HCE Foundation, Independent Order of Foresters, the Schwemley Foundation and Tip Your Heart Foundation. For more information please call the Bereavement Coordinator at (209) 957-3888.
(left) Campers made colorful caterpillars during arts and crafts. Each color represented a different feeling associated with their grief.
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(below) Social Worker Jill Williams helps a camper during a journaling activity.
Coping with the Holidays
The beginning of the holiday season is marked by falling leafs as the summer steps away for fall to settle with its chill winds. Stores and neighbors plan their decorations and newspaper ads become more and more present beckoning you to buy your gifts. Families begin to make their plans for the upcoming gatherings and celebrations. An excitement seems to fill the air. However, for the bereaved, the approaching holidays can be anything but exciting. The pain of the loss of a loved one can overshadow any joy or excitement for one who is grieving. While the first thought of how to get through the holidays may be to hide under the covers until January 2nd, you might want instead, to consider these tips to help you cope: Most of all, remember that
often the anticipation of the holiday is much worse that the actual day itself. With a plan in place, and friends & family to support you, the season will come and go.
If you would like to learn more about how the grieving can survive the holiday season, consider attending the upcoming workshop, “Coping with the Holidays,” at Hospice of San
Joaquin on November 14. The workshop is open to any grieving adults in the community but space is limited. Please call the Bereavement Coordinator at 957-3888 to register.
Allow yourself the feelings of grief: Acknowledge what you are feeling and express it in a healthy way – have a good cry, write it down in a journal, or call a friend. Recognize that some hurts that you thought were healed may surface again during the holidays. Other feelings may be more intense. Remind yourself that this is a normal part of the grieving process. Make a plan: Consider ahead of time how you might like to spend the holiday. (Or, if it is easier, consider how you don’t want to spend the holiday.) Some traditions you may want to keep while others may need to change and it is ok to eliminate some. Brand new traditions can be incorporated into the season as well. Communicate to others: Let your family and friends know that this is a difficult season for you and what your ideas are for celebrating. Tell them how they can be helpful. Do not expect them to know what you need unless you share that with them. Take care of yourself: Grief is hard work! Set your priorities – write them down if you need to! Remember to take good care of yourself by eating well, resting, and exercising. Eliminate extra stresses in your life and be cautious of excessive alcohol or medicines. Recognize when you need some quiet time and take it.
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Volunteers step-up in ensuring the next level of care
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ospice of San Joaquin always welcomes the community and those members who desire to make a difference in ensuring others during a difficult journey. September 21st marked the beginning of a new volunteer generation. “We were thrilled to have a large number of community members willing to learn about hospice care and give back through Hospice of San Joaquin” shared Becky Freeman. Attentively a diverse group of incoming volunteers listened
to presentations by the various components of hospice care including; professional, medical, social, spiritual and emotional care & support patients receive at Hospice of San Joaquin. “I never imagined that hospice services were so comprehensive” shared Sue Barnes, Stockton resident training to be a volunteer. The hospice volunteer training is an educational experience which provides tools for community members on end-of-life care. Should participants opt to volunteer, there are many roles
they may contribute in ensuring that patients receive the best level of care. Some roles are patient focused while others are more supportive services. Hospice services are provided throughout San Joaquin County and neighboring communities. Therefore, the agency is proud of providing training to all county communities. The next training will be a two day training offered for South County residents at Tracy Public Library Monday October 26th and Thursday October 29th.
Left to Right; Alberto Baeza, Scotty Sheets, Bwynn Schnid, Bill Bryant, Yolanda Pelham, Dana Munoz, Janet Bell, Linda Caoile, Linda Smith, Judith Miller, Susan Barnes, Bertha Miquel, Deborah Burlin, Karen Pittman, Pat Wilson At bench; Ines Flores, Kim Jennings, Brenda Bryant, Claudia Adams, Edith Jones, Ida Mae Lobb, Raisa Penn
Please call (209) 957-3888 if you are interested in learning more about the volunteer program or enrolling in the Tracy training.
Sip ‘n Stroll: A Summer’s Grand Finale
According to guests and vendors alike, the 8th Annual Moonlight Sip & Stroll is again remembered as the highlight of the summer! Over 1000 guests, 100 Butterfly Auxiliary Members and Volunteers participated. Food and libations provided courtesy of 40 local Wineries and Breweries, 50 local Restaurants & Catering businesses. The streets of the Brookside Classics neighborhood came alive with music from a half-dozen bands and musician groups and local artists shared their creativity of color and form. The Butterfly Auxiliary Members have the exceptional capacity for attracting both food and beverage vendors and community sponsors as partners in this wellloved summer event. (Please see the list Sip ‘n Stroll sponsor list at the back page and join us in thanking all of these businesses and individuals for their exceptional community support for Hospice House, the only hospice residence in the County.)
In thanking the Butterfly Auxiliary members at their recap meeting, Hospice of San Joaquin Executive Director Barbara Tognoli said, “Once again you have produced a classic event like none other in our region. Your dedication, labor and enthusiasm in relating to friends and neighbors, vendors and sponsors results in putting Hospice of San Joaquin ‘on the map’
in a way that is unsurpassed. The hundreds of contacts you make over the months of preparation and at the event are invaluable for the participants and for your Hospice agency.” Hospice of San Joaquin thanks you for putting your hard earned funding right to work in helping us provide 24-hour nursing and personal care to Hospice House patients. The Sip ‘n Stroll
proceeds, along with the contributions from the Spring Teas and Luncheon make up a significant portion of the funding needed annually to support services to patients in our Hospice House and leadership which we happily share with prospective donors as an incentive to, with you, be part of the Hospice House, a unique and vital service in this Sip & Stroll.
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Gayle Riley, RN, Board Treasurer and Mark Wallace, CEO, Lodi Memorial, President of Hospice of San Joaquin’s Board at Sip and Stroll 2009. (below) A general, early view of the Sip and Stroll 2009.
Hospice of San Joaquin Elects Board Members Jack L. Gilliland, M.D.
Dr. Jack L. Gilliland served the communities of San Joaquin County at the Permanente Medical Group of Kaiser-Permanente from 1985-2008, and formerly Lodi Pediatrics from 19701985. Dr. Gilliland was elected to a three-year term of the Board of Directors. As a volunteer with
Hospice of San Joaquin, Dr. Gilliland served on the 2008-09 Fund Development Committee and will continue to do so. He and his wife Jaquilyn reside in Acampo and are parents of four children and five grandchildren. They enjoy travel, antique cars and gardening. Jack is proud to note that he was born in Lodi!
Scott Beattie
Scott G. Beattie, JD, LLM, is an attorney at law certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Mr. Beattie’s primary areas of practice include Estate Planning, Tax, Trust and Estate Administration and Controversies, and Busi-
ness Transactions Law. Mr. Beattie holds a Master of Laws Degree (LLM) in taxation at the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and became a partner at the firm of Calone Law Group, LLP, in 1998. Scott and his wife Kathy make their home in Stockton with their two sons.
California Trucking Association, San Joaquin Unit’s 8th Annual Truckin’ for Hospice Poker Run attracted over 550 riders who trekked from the starting line at Eagle’s Nest in Lathrop. First stop Tresi’s Trucking in Lodi where they were greeted by Hospice of San Joaquin’s Butterfly Auxiliary. Following the quick visit, riders saddled and rode into the foothills thru Copperopolis and Jamestown stops and they refueled with food and drinks at Rocha’s Trucking in Oakdale. The final destination came, after a pleasant run, at the ‘backyard’ of Stanislaus’s Community Hospice were a bar-b-que warm dinner was provided by California Trucking Association. The run finalized with an ice cream social and raffle prizes. It was a fantastic turn out and a superb event planned by the veteran Truckin’ Committee, Lillian Sealey, of Prima Bella; Glenn Richardson and Steve Blanchard of Delta Truck; Terry Unger
Trucking for Hospice Thank You AIR TECH HEATING AND A/C USI NORTHERN CA WILLIAMS TANK LINES GREEN VALLEY TRANSPORTATION HAROLD WALTHER
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ley Transportation, and Saundra West from Sward Trucking, and staff members of both Hospice of San Joaquin and Community Hospice. GREEN VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SWARD TRUCKING, INC GEORGE W. LOWRY, INC ARAMARK HAIDLE FORD TERESA VARGAS BAKER SCHNEIDER NATIONAL/ NOR-CAL AMERIPRIDE BANK OF AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE COMMUNITY HOSPICE
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The Quarter in Review
Sip & Stroll Thank you September 8, 2009 Dear Friend of Hospice,
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Midnight Club Presents Golf Tournament to benefit Hospice of San Joaquin. On Saturday, July 25th at Lyons Golf Course on Rough & Ready Island, friends and supporters gathered in honor of Bryce Loudon, father of Jeff Loudon. The organizers of the 1st Annual Midnight Golf Tournament, list names. . . . presented tournament proceeds to Executive Director Barbara Tognoli.
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Annual Recognition Dinner-Steve Stange, Pharmacist and CEO of Pharmacy Care Concepts, receives the Healthcare Partner Award from Hospice Board President Mark Wallace and Executive Director Barbara Tognoli. Awarded for service above and beyond the normal course of business, Steve is known by hospice staff for his passion for quality and timely care of Hospice patients. Steve is available around-the-clock, often personally volunteering to deliver needed medication to the home. In the photograph, Steve Stange, Owner, Pharmacy Care Concepts
Christmas tree lights. “Yes — this set is ready to go” is a common final approval for a set of lights that has all good filaments ready to go ON during the Tree of Lights event (see Tree of Lights schedule on back page). Once all lights are approved by the Pacific Gas and Electric employee volunteers, they come out to decorate the trees. Tree of Lights is a gift to the community by Hospice of San Joaquin’s volunteers. Furthermore, among the many teams ensuring a cheerful Holiday, a motorcycle group delivers gifts for children and their families. The Harley Davidson Group donates toys and other children’s gifts, along with the riders’ gifts; Safeway provides gift cards. Additionally, the fraternal benefit society, Royal Neighbors of America, generously provide full holiday meals to selected families. Hospice of San Joaquin’s volunteers make the holidays a memorable season for hospice patients and their families. If you wish to contribute to the volunteer program, you may reach Becky Freeman, volunteer coordinator at (209) 957-3888.
November 14, 2009, 9am— 12pm
remember and honor loved ones by dedicating a light on the Tree of Lights! Names of honorees and donors are placed on a marquee at the base of each tree. The tree will come alive with color at the Tree Lighting Ceremony and remain lit for the entire holiday season. Proceeds from this event help Hospice of San Joaquin to provide the highest level of care for terminally ill patients and their families and the bereaved of the community. To donate a light call 922-0242 or print and mail the coupon found on line at: http://www.hospicesj.org/news_ events/hospicesj_events/tree_of_ lights.html For more information, please contact Carolyn Gomes at cgomes@hospicesj.org or (209) 922-0265.
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As fall transitions to winter, Hospice of San Joaquin’s volunteers become dedicated elves working tirelessly to create special holiday memories. Every year community members, partner agencies, and generous businesses donate items to make gift baskets. Nearly 100 baskets are assembled including hygiene products, holiday cards, sweets and other home essentials. The group then comes together along with Santa and Mrs. Claus to visit San Joaquin County’s most delicate patients and families. Annually, the transport is possible thanks to the generous donation of O’Connor Woods’ 21 passenger bus for the evening. The outing starts at Hospice of San Joaquin’s House, each patient is visited, carolers sing a selection of Christmas tunes, gifts are shared along with fruit and cookie baskets donated by Alpha Pi Master a University of the Pacific Sorority. Before leaving, each family receives a picture with Santa on a Christmas card ensuring that the memory of the holidays is preserved in the family. Once out of Hospice House, the cheerful team rolls out to canvas San Joaquin’s hospice patients. “There is a reward in seeing the joy patients experience when they see the community visiting,” shared Sharon Benninger, Simultaneously, a separate volunteer team is dusting off a huge tree top, and many yards of
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Coping with the Holidays
A workshop for those who are facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one • Practical tips for surviving the holiday season • Techniques for coping with grief-related depression and other challenges • Time for personal reflection and developing a plan to work with grief at holiday time • Meet and share with others who are also journeying through grief Pre-registration is required and space is limited. There is a $10 donation requested for the workshop to cover materials. To register, please call the Coordinator at (209) 922-0248. Registration Deadline is Monday, November 9.
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Light Up a Light…. Light Up a Life! The community is invited to join with family and friends to
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:00 p.m. —21st Annual Stockton Lighting Ceremony, at San Joaquin Delta College, (entrance at Pacific Avenue and Yokuts).
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 6:00 p.m. —18th Annual Manteca Lighting Ceremony at Doctors Hospital of Manteca (Corner of North and Cottage). Wednesday, December 2, 2009 6:00 p.m. —4th Annual Clements / Lockeford Lighting Ceremony hosted by the Clements / Lockeford Chamber located at Wells Fargo Bank (Hwy 88 and E. Jack Tone Road). Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. 17th Annual Lodi Lighting Ceremony hosted by the City of Lodi at Lodi City Hall (221 W Pine Street). Friday, December 4, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. —5th Annual Tracy Tree
Lighting Ceremony hosted by Tracy Outlets at Tracy Outlets at Hwy 205 – MacArthur and Pescadero). Saturday, December 5, at 5:30 p.m. —5th Annual Rio Vista Tree Lighting Ceremony hosted by the Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce at Rio Vista City Hall, (One Main Street). Event precedes the Boat Parade.
Thank you for participating in the Eighth Annual Moonlight Sip & Stroll. Your generous contribution has made this event the success that it has become and has enabled the Auxiliary to continue supporting the maintenance of the first Hospice House in San Joaquin County. The Auxiliary was formed just a few years ago and to date has contributed over $630,000 to the House. Since it’s opening in October 2004, Hospice House has served over 722 patients and their families. It is an important mission for Hospice of San Joaquin and the Hospice Butterfly Auxiliary to continue to meet the needs of terminally ill patients and their families. This last event was a great success thanks to all the wineries, breweries, and food vendors that donated their products to provide a great time to our customers. Thank you for sharing your evening with us. Sincerely, Rosa Solis and Jan Watts, Sip and Stroll Co-chairs Ace Wholesale, Inc. Adams , Moss LLP AG Edwards,Larry & Debbie Watts Alex G. Spanos All Save Auto Insurance All State Packers, Inc. Allec, Verna Alpine Orthopedic Ambiance Interiors Ann and Mike Smith Annette M. Cerles Stevens Antionio’s Apex Financial Group Aqua Pool & Spa Inc Arnaudo Bros., Inc. Arroyo’s Mexican Café Audio Pros Bank of Agriculature & Commerce Bank of Stockton Beckman Optometry Benson Ferry Vineyards Big Bob’s New and Used Carpet Big Valley Ford/ Umdenstock Family Borelli, John Brannon Tires Brookside Country Club Brown, Bert Brown, Hall, Shore and McKinley Buethe, Judith California Travel California Waste Recovery Systems Calone, Richard and Trevi Cal-Sierra Pipe Cancun Cano Funeral Home CAPAX Carloni Chiropractic Casciaro, Frank Cavazo’s and Associates CEA Travel Chinchiolo, James Collins, Kevin & Nancy, Mid-Cal Cons. Contractors Equipment Service Cort Companies Cortopossi Farms Cosmetic Smile Costamagna, John Costco Wholesale Council for the Spanish Speaking Crawford Chiropractic CVD Laser & Skin Care Center Dan Cort David Cozad DeBock & Muth Insurance DelPrete, Nancy and Al Delta Glass Company Delta Medical Supply Dennis Duncan DeYoung Funeral Home Disco Azteca Dobbins, Midge Don Roberto Jewlers Dorman, Charles Dr. Smallie Dr. Kellen, DDS Dr. Maria Stefan Dr. Steven Roscelli Drs. Janice & Michael Moreno Eagle Furniture Eddie’s Pizza El Camino Specialty Wheels & Tires El Gruellense Erardi, Dennis and Patsy Evans, Bill and Lisa Evans, Jerry/Cabinet Shop F&H Construction Family of Daniel Paul Sheehy Farmers and Merchants Bank Farmers and Merchants Bank Felix Heating and Air Fernandes Communications Group Advertising Ferraiolo, John & Maxine Financial Decisions First American Title Flamingo Flying Fish Resources Food 4 Less Gikas, Evan Gikas , Kent and Julie Gloria Bachetti GM Superstore Guaranty Federal Bank Harris and Pericho Health Plan of San Joaquin Herbst Liquors Homebuilders Hull , Liz and Terry Iacopi Lenz and Co In Kind donations In-Shape Health Clubs Jackson Rancheria James Craig/ Insurance James M. Morris & Robin Appel Jimenez Imports Kaiser Permanente Kanegawa, Keith Katicich, Mat and Rosemary Ken Fong Advertising Key Advertising KJOY 99.3 Ky, Kuy DDS La Amapola
La Paloma Mean Market Lawley, Rod and Penny Legacy Ins Services Leonard Thompson Lights West Lodi Auto Stereo Longs Jewlers Loo, Jonathan K. , OD Los Portales Super Mercado Lvtje, Brian Manteca Home Furnishings Mar International Records, Inc. Master Wireless Masterplan Mortgages Maxine’s Bridal Shop Mellet, Ann and Randy Mexico Travel Midas Auto Service Millennium Dental Minerva’s Furniture Morris and Nakaue Mufflers and More Mullin, Denise Mussi, Toni and Rudy National Furniture Liquidators Nushake Inc, Elizabeth Heath Oak Valley Community Bank Odyssey Landscape Pacific Coast Products Park West Place Shopping Center Parkwoods Cleaners Pharmacy Care Concepts, Inc PMA Chris Panagos Posey’s Hearing Aid Center Quinn and Kronlund, LLP Reiman, Sheri Rishwain Law Firm Rishwain, George Rita Becker Riteway Cleaners Ritzman Family Trust Ritzman, Dr. Donald and Mrs. Robinson’s Feed Stores Ross, David Royce Farms BBQ S&L Vineyards, LLC Sakai, Carolyn San Joaquin Regional Transit District Attn: Ms. Folletta Santa Clara Auto Sales Save Mart Sean Collins, DDS Sexton Chevrolet SFJ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Shannon, Bob & Ethylene Sheri Reiman Sherwood Mall Attn: Public Relations S-Mart -March Lane & West Lane Smart, Frank and Joy Smith, Brigitte and Harley Smith, DM Snyder Lythograph Soccer Magic Soto Chiropractice Spray on Bedliners Stan Morri Ford Stockton Cardiology Stockton Thrifit Car Sales Stokes Farm Stokes Farms Sutter Hearing Aid Center TA Ross Collections Tax Express The McCarthy Co. Ti-Gas Co Tio Pepe’s Mexican Food Tirapelle, Don and Cathy Tolliver, Alice Tracy Hundai Trezza, William Tri-Valley Attn Mr. Rynberg Tsing Tao Restaurant Turner Road Vintners Twisted Oak Ranch United Rentals USI Insurance-Robert Perasso Vacarezza, Dave and Kandy Valdivia Enterprises Valley Wholesale Drugs Vanessa’s Bridal & Special Occasions Attn Mrs. Rios VIPS, Stockton Police Department Vision Etching Waste Management Wegner, Barbara West Coast Latin Productions West Coast Motors Western Ins Services Western Pacific Truck Schoo Wetteland, Ray and Julie Wheel Works Wiley, Lani WMB Architects Wood-Shannon, Ethylene Wright Edge Wright Insurance Wyatt Insurance Ybarra’s Jewelers Yecies, Jerold Young’s Payless Market Zamora Automotive Group Zeiter Eye Clinic