LIVINGSTON MEMORIAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
VISITORS
“home is where the heart is” SUMMER 2018
lmvna.org • (805) 642-0239
GRIEF IS COMPLICATED, BUT IT’S WORSE FOR TEENS In any school classroom, at this moment, there is likely one or more students in the midst of grieving. The death may be from illness, accident, violence or even suicide. Just when they should be enjoying a first date or getting a driver’s permit, they’re experiencing devastating loss. One of our students was willing to share her story: Two years ago, Sarah's focus was on school, friends and softball. A good student and athlete, she looked forward to high school. All that changed in an instant on New Year’s Eve in 2016. Her father had difficulty walking and didn’t feel well. The doctors, unable to find a cause, wrote off his symptoms as a virus. Unfortunately, the symptoms persisted and he was finally diagnosed with a rare form of Multiple Sclerosis. Her mother’s focus turned to her father’s care at the hospital and Sarah was left in charge of her younger siblings. Her father’s symptoms advanced quickly and he was moved to a hospital in Los Angeles. Sarah’s responsibility for her siblings increased. School, sports and social activities were pushed aside. At just 15 years old, she didn’t have any time to think of herself.
SHOCK, GRIEF AND INCOMPREHENSIBLE LOSS
Three exhausting months later, on March 27th, her father was declared brain dead. She and her mother had to make the heartbreaking decision to end life support. Sarah says she’ll never forget what it felt like to watch her father die. She never wants anyone to experience that. Ever. After his passing, Sarah continued to worry about her siblings. She wasn’t able to feel her grief. She was certain she didn’t want pity or things handed to her. Her emotions spiraled into depression and anxiety. She made bad relationship choices. Finally, her health suffered and she was misdiagnosed with Leukemia. Shortly before starting treatment, she was re-diagnosed with a simple virus, not Leukemia. Sarah said she had to grow up fast and be more mature. She had to miss a lot of the experiences her classmates were able to enjoy. She regrets that her dad didn’t get a chance to see her make the Varsity softball team her Freshman year. Through her grief group experiences over the last 2 ½ years, she’s learned to “let people be there” for her. She’s able to “put her emotions out there” and make better relationship choices. Her family is healing. Her mother remarried and they recently welcomed a new baby brother to their family.
HELP THEM OPEN UP
As any parent knows, getting a teen to open up about anything is just about impossible. Getting them to talk about grief is doubly difficult. Teens often hide their true feelings; acting as though nothing has happened. They just don’t have the words to explain the emotions—and the heartache—they feel. TEEN GRIEF continues on page 4
OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS Laura K. McAvoy CHAIRMAN Thomas P. Pecht VICE CHAIR & TREASURER William J. Kearney SECRETARY Charles M. Hair, MD CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Lanyard K. Dial, MD President/CEO and Medical Director
Laura K. McAvoy, Board Chairman
Honoring the Caregiver
Caregiving is a journey—one that it is stressful and hard to do alone. Family caregivers spend an average of 20 hours per week (many 24/7) providing care for their loved one. Although caregiving is a labor of love, the toll it can take on an individual or family’s physical, emotional, or economic wellbeing can be devastating. Livingston is honored to partner with so many wonderful family caregivers; helping them to ease the stress of caregiving. We were personally touched by Cheryl Peay’s story of her caregiving journey with her Mother. Cheryl shared her experience with Livingston at our Annual Meeting in March. She talked about how important Livingston was to her and her Mom during the Thomas Fire. (Annual Meeting: Reflecting on 2017) In our 71-year history, we have never turned away a home health, hospice or palliative care patient because they could not pay. Our home health, hospice, and palliative care services are available to everyone in Ventura County. This legacy of caring is only possible with support from generous and loyal donors— like you. This past month highlighted how integral donors are to this legacy of caring. Nearly 200 donors and numerous sponsors came together at the 10th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon to honor two special mothers, beloved caregivers to their families, friends and Ventura County neighbors. The event helped raise much-needed funds for our subsidized care patients. (Honoring our Mothers) Another 560 community members attended the 22nd Annual Camarillo Hospice Garden Tour; an event that raises money to support bereavement and grief programs for children and adults. (Brilliant Sunshine & Five Fabulous Gardens) Together, every day, we are providing care to hundreds of our neighbors who are homebound, frail, elderly, disabled or terminally ill. Together we can ensure that no one has to travel this journey alone. 2 Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association•lmvna.org
Joan R. Araujo, RN, MHSA Christine Cohen Jurgen Gramckow Cynthia Johnson, RN, MSN, MHA Banks Staples Pecht Martin A. Pops, MD C. Albert Reeves, MD Ric Ruffinelli Robert C. Streeter, MD, FACHE Adam Y. Thunell, FACHE Jane Donlon Waters, RN, MSN
Community Advisors
Gail Beltramo, Elena Brokaw, Gerry Olsen, Sherry Scott
Professional Advisory Board
Lois Manning, MSN, MS, PHN Joan R. Araujo, RN, MHSA Rev. John Martin Normand Bessette, MD Kathleen Oates, LCSW Jeannine Carter, MS, CCC-SLP Ben Pecht, MD Miguel Cervantes, MD Martin A. Pops, MD Daniel Cox, MD C. Albert Reeves, MD Barbara Gage, OTR Rebecca Z. Sokol, MD, MPH Charles M. Hair, MD Robert C. Streeter, MD, FACHE Rev. Curtis Hotchkiss John Walters, MD Karen Jensen, RN, MN, PhD Fran Larsen, MD Lanyard K. Dial, MD PRESIDENT/CEO AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR James Helmer, MD Leslie Pawson, MD Becky Wade, MD Mish Pearl, MD HOSPICE PHYSICIANS
Mission Statement Livingston Memorial VNA Health Corporation, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Livingston CareGivers recognize the growing need to provide services in the home environment for the sick, handicapped, elderly, terminally ill, and homebound. As community-supported non-profit organizations, they strive to provide professional and supportive home health and hospice care services of the highest quality in the most cost effective manner to the people of Ventura County to ensure a positive patient outcome. Livingston explores and develops health-related programs based upon community need and acceptance, economic viability and availability of resources to provide services. Livingston is sensitive to the financial circumstances of its patients and provides needed services, including those at reduced or no charge to indigent patients, based upon the available resources of the organization. The Livingston Memorial VNA Health Corporation is the parent organization of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Livingston CareGivers. Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association is licensed by the State of California, certified by Medicare and Medi-Cal, and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Joint Commission accreditation is regarded as the most comprehensive review of patient safety and quality efforts in the industry. Livingston CareGivers is a non-medical provider of in-home assistance and is CAHSAH certified and not associated with The Joint Commission.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
LIVINGSTON
CALENDAR
Share, listen and explore thoughts and feelings about caring for your loved one. 1st and 3rd Mondays — 10:00 to 11:30 am Ojai Valley Community Hospital Continuous Care Unit, Fireside Room 1306 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai For information call: (805) 633-9056
1st and 3rd Wednesdays — 1:00 to 2:30 pm Camarillo Hospice Office 400 Rosewood Avenue, Camarillo For information call: (805) 389-6870 x452
Explore, learn and feel supported in a safe environment. Our programs are designed for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Meeting dates/time for support groups can be found on our online calendar. Please call (805) 642-0239 x775 or email griefinfo@lmvna.org before attending the first time. Ongoing Support Groups: Adult Loss of a Parent, General Bereavement, Survivors of Suicide Loss, Young Widows and Widowers. Intermittent/Time-Limited Support Groups: Bereaved Parents, Good Grief Club (children 6-14), Healing Through Creative Writing, Newly Bereaved, Teenage Grief (ages 15-19), Young Adult Grief. Individual, couple and family grief counseling available.
DIABETES CLASSES
Learn basic information about Type 2 diabetes — including prediabetes with an emphasis on meal planning, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, medications and new developments in diabetes. 1st Tuesday of the Month — 1 to 2:30 pm Livingston Community Conference Room 1996 Eastman Ave., Suite 109, Ventura
1st Wednesday of the Month - 2:30 to 4 pm Camarillo Community Center, Room 3 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo
1st Wednesday of the Month — 10:30 am to Noon Simi Valley Senior Center 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley
4th Wednesday of the Month - 1:30 to 3 pm Adult Community Center, Foothill Room 1385 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks
JOINT REPLACEMENT CLASSES
Prepare for knee or hip replacement surgery with information about home safety, exercise and rehabilitation. 2nd Monday of the Month - 4 to 5 pm Spanish Speaking Class 5:30 to 6:30 pm Livingston Community Conference Room 1996 Eastman Ave., Suite 109, Ventura Please call to RSVP: (805) 642-0239 x739
2nd Wednesday of the Month – 3 to 4 pm Sunrise Senior Living of Wood Ranch Activity Room 190 Tierra Rejada Rd., Simi Valley Please call to RSVP: (805) 797-7699
2nd Wednesday of the Month – 11am to Noon AlmaVia of Camarillo 2500 N. Ponderosa Dr., Camarillo Please call to RSVP: (805) 797-7699
For a current and complete listing of classes, visit the CALENDAR section at www.lmvna.org. These FREE community classes are available to anyone learning to care for or cope with the loss of a loved one, managing their diabetes or living with new mobility after a hip or joint replacement. lmvna.org•Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association 3
TEEN GRIEF continued from page 1
They seek distractions rather than staying with the grief process long enough to experience relief. Teens need a place where feelings are expressed in a healthy, helping situation—without fear of blame, anger, sorrow, or loss of face. Being able to express their fear and anger to someone who accepts them totally just as they are, without shaming them or trying to get them to “cheer up” can be very healing.
GROUP DYNAMICS
Amanda McQuade-Crawford, AMFT is one of three counselors on our staff using art therapy techniques. Amanda and her colleagues use art as a means to communicate and heal. Amanda is quick to point out that the focus of the group is on the students — and what they need at that time. It is a place to vent, without filters, and seek help from others in the group. Her students run the gamut of the high school population — freshmen and seniors, gamers and athletes, shy and outgoing. They have one thing in common — the need to talk to someone in a safe place. Art therapy is about the process involved while making art—the interactions and conversations—not the product. Her goal is to allow the students to find resilience in themselves and discover self-soothing techniques they can use throughout their lives. This program is funded entirely through community donations and grants. Please contact Molly Corbett at (805) 642-0239 ext. 603 if you’d like to know how you can support this vital program.
Camarillo Certified Farmers Market A project of Camarillo Hospice, a program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association. Every Saturday 8 a.m. to noon —rain or shine — 2220 Ventura Boulevard in Old Town Camarillo.
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FINDING THE RIGHT TOOLS
Amanda often starts students with a coloring project to break the ice. She offers students a wide variety of patterns from which to choose. When students concentrate on their projects, words and feelings flow better. Students are able to open up and share feelings and experiences more easily. As students are more comfortable with “feeling,” Amanda moves on to more advanced projects such as masks, vision, or dream boards. With masks students are encouraged to show the face they show the world as opposed to how they feel. The contrast between a student’s “public” face versus what they inwardly feel is often quite striking. Vision or dream boards help students map the way they want their new life to look. They are collages of images, photographs, and phrases glued to a poster board. The board may show the journey they take or be an expression of what they want from life. Students are encouraged to talk about the images and what they represent.
NO QUICK FIX
Livingston has teen grief programs throughout Ventura County and students are referred by teachers and counselors. They want to make the high school years as stress-free as possible. Students stay in the program as long as they need the support and Livingston grief counselors often talk — or text — with their students outside of their time at school. The hope is that by the time the students graduate they have been able to learn coping skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
Personal Care is Peace of Mind Livingston CareGivers has provided vital, non-medical personal assistance in the home to residents of Ventura County for over 15 years. Our clients include not only the frail, disabled and elderly, but anyone and any age that needs personal help at home. When daily needs are managed and addressed, people can remain in their home, which is often a preferred option to long-term placement. Many studies show that home is where the elderly prefer to be and where they do best.
Livingston CareGivers
(805) 642-9570 lmvna.org/caregivers
ANNUAL MEETING Reflecting on 2017 We are immensely proud of Livingston’s ability to meet the needs of our patients, clients and their families. At our Annual Meeting, we had the opportunity to share the results of our remarkable 70th year serving Ventura County. We welcomed donors, volunteers, healthcare industry leaders, and community members to the Hilton Garden Inn in Oxnard to hear Dr. Dial recap the year. Three events stood out last year: ensuring patient safety during the Thomas Fire; the 70th Anniversary Celebration honoring Tom Pecht; and our merger with Camarillo Hospice.
CAREGIVING IS AN ACT OF LOVE
The Thomas Fire that devastated our community highlighted our value to provide care even in the most difficult times. We successfully tracked and cared for over 400 home health and 100 hospice families during this crisis.
Additional photos and video at www.lmvna.org/special/annual-meeting.html
Martha Baumann was one of our CareGivers clients affected by the fire. Standing by her mother, with her hand tenderly resting on her mother’s shoulder, Cheryl Peay, shared their story at the meeting:
Lanyard K. Dial, MD, President/CEO and Medical Director
I want you to know we’ve been through natural disaster before, but my mom’s anxiety level during the fire was high— and increased as the night went along. Dealing with my mom and my autistic son was challenging. My experience with other caregiving agencies had been that when a disaster happens, they don’t come. When I heard the knock on the door at midnight,
I was so relieved to find our personal care assistant Manuela Santoyo. She went straight in to my mom, held her hand, sat with her and said the rosary. Her calming presence allowed me to go and comfort my son. I was so grateful that she stayed up all night with us. The next day, John Macias, Livingston CareGivers Director, called to ask if we were okay; if we needed anything. I was overwhelmed and so grateful to hear his voice. The next night, even though we were under a state of emergency, Manuela came—just like she always does from midnight until 4 a.m. It is comforting to know I can get some rest so I can take care of my family. Caregiving is an act of love and the most intimate thing you can do. [This] is a journey I’m taking with my mom. I’m so grateful Livingston is holding my hand on this path with my mom.
Martha Baumann and Cheryl Peay
Martha’s story highlights Livingston’s commitment to providing care whenever, and wherever, it is needed. Each year, Livingston helps more than 3,000 Ventura County residents recuperate, recover, or simply maintain a safe lifestyle in their home. lmvna.org•Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association 5
10 th Annual
Lunc heon
Honoring our Mothers
On April 27, Livingston celebrated its 10th annual Mother’s Day Luncheon honoring Carolyn Daily Menne and remembering Helen Kimball Pidduck, two dedicated mothers who gave tirelessly to their families and community. Over 190 guests paid tribute to these two amazing women at the Las Posas Country Club. Carolyn Daily Menne is deeply involved in a myriad of Ventura County organizations and causes. Her two sons, Martin and John, addressed the guests on how deserving their mother is of this honor. Our in memory of tribute went to Helen Kimball Pidduck. Son Richard Pidduck and longtime friend John Orr recalled their memories of Helen, a woman who clearly touched the lives of many.
Additional photos at www.lmvna.org/mothersday
Thank you to our sponsors, donors, and our honorees’ families for making this Mother’s Day Luncheon a success. Over $157,000 was raised and all funds go toward ensuring that Ventura County patients have access to quality home health care, compassionate hospice, and vital in-home assistance regardless of their ability to pay.
The Helen Kimball Pidduck Family
L-R John Given, Margaret Given, John Menne, Carolyn Menne, Heather Daily, Bud Daily
L-R Marcia Donlon, Noel Daily, Nina Butler
L-R Dr. Charles Hair, Suzanne Chandler, Tom Pecht
L-R Martin Menne, John Menne
Jane Pidduck, Richard Pidduck
L-R Elise Kearney, Bill Kearney, Janice Willis, Gerry Gramckow
L-R Margaret Kimball, Bill McPheron, Dorcas Thille
John Orr, Stephanie Orr
L-R Laura McAvoy, John Menne, Carolyn Menne, Dr. Lanyard Dial
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ORCHID
LILAC
Marcia Donlon & Family Margaret & John Given Hammer-Hewson Associates Carolyn & John Menne Judy & John Menne, Lynne & Mark Arizmendi, Becky & Martin Menne Dorcas Thille Mrs. Janice P. Willis
Anonymous Alice B. Avedisian Ellen Brokaw Mrs. Morley Chase Mr. & Mrs. Jurgen Gramckow Bill & Elise Kearney Allan Pinkerton Family Vickie & Bruno Pozzi
LILY
Mrs. Robert Beltramo John & Nancy Borchard Claire Friel Carty Community Memorial Health System Drs. Lanyard & Mary Dial Lisa Dunlap Mary S. Gallagher Mr. James H. Gill
Joe & Becky Hansen Laura McAvoy & Sol Chooljian Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP Karen & Tom Pecht Pidduck Family
TULIP
John & Betsy Grether Charles M. Hair, MD & Suzanne Chandler HUB International Margaret Kimball & William McPheron J. Link & Sally Leavens Leslie Leavens Terri & Mark Lisagor James O. Lloyd-Butler Maulhardt Properties Company Sean McGrath Montecito Bank & Trust John & Stephanie Orr Banks & Ben Pecht Penny & Ric Ruffinelli Sherry Scott Rebecca Sokol, MD & Jeffrey Smith Tom & Esther Wachtell
DAFFODIL
Anonymous (2) David & Joan Araujo Nina Butler Christine Cohen & Michael Derr Steve & Linda Donovan Finch Family Foundation Toni Gardiner Alyssa & Brian Given Carolyn W. Hertel Dottie Loebl Judge David W. Long (Ret.) & Shirley Critchfield Patagonia.com Sam Perricone, Jr. Carolyn Pidduck Mary Wagner Staas Leo Tauber Linda White
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BRILLIANT SUNSHINE &
FABULOUS GARDENS
This year’s record-breaking Garden Tour raised over $36,000 to directly support our most vulnerable neighbors — parents, grandparents, children and friends — when they need care, comfort, support, counseling, and education when facing a lifelimiting illness or grieving the loss of a loved one. All provided without charge. Special thanks to committee co-chairs Betty Bright-Martinez and Carol Weaver and committee members Midge Bradford, Pat Distad, Cameron Draine, Karen Knight, Komali Nunna, Linda Ramelli, Jill Scholler, and Ruff Smith.
Additional photos at wwwl.lmvna.org/gardentour
Garden Tour co-chairs Betty Bright-Martinez and Carol Weaver
Tiered rock planters bursting with color at Maravilla Gardens
Repurposed farming artifacts are tucked into nooks and crannies that line meandering paths at the Maulhardt Garden
Thank You Sponsors ROSE
Anonymous
TULIP
Claire Friel Carty Jurgen Gramckow Susan & Tom Yaberg
CARNATION
Coast Cities Creamations Christine Cohen & Michael Derr Edward S. Friel Bill & Elise Kearney Michael McCarthy, DDS Sherry Stearns Ventura Eye Institute, Michael Ragen, MD Sondra Wood ZestNet
Pastel Society of the Gold Coast artist Lynn Simon
SUNFLOWER
Anonymous (3) John & Nancy Borchard Al Martinez & Betty Bright-Martinez Susan & Bob Brown Lynda & Bill Frank Dr. Robert Improta Karen Knight LightGabler Al & Petra Lowe Ruth Maulhardt Mary McGrath Sandy & Dave Nirenberg Parrott Aire Heating & Air Conditioning Pastel Society of the Gold Coast Jane Pidduck Murray Rosenbluth Tony & Kathy Trembley Jane & Ed Waters Carol Weaver Evelyn & Michael Williams, in memory of Mariam Cane Williams & Delbert Muth
The owner’s personality and sense of humor are reflected in the Touch of Color Garden
ENTERTAINMENT
Radiation Oncology Centers of Ventura County Timothy A. O’Connor, MD & Henry Z. Montes, MD
Breathtaking view at Somis Valley Vistas
Jennifer Russell, (L), assists a guest at the raffle, a popular stop on the tour
Landscape architect Scott Menzel and garden owners Bridget & Mark Fischer
Memorials &Tributes FEBRUARY THROUGH APRIL 2018
At its heart, Livingston is about helping people. It is with deep gratitude that we recognize gifts made in tribute to friends and family members. These thoughtful gifts will truly help someone when they need it most. IN RECOGNITION OF A LIVINGSTON CAREGIVER Jacqueline Frieling Susan Adams Wendy Gastwirt Ms. Joan Erickson Daniel Kaplan Susan Hutchinson, MD Louanne Kroell Ms. Joan Erickson Araceli Ochoa Jane M. Goodwin Pastor Judy Pando Mr. Chris Dutton Kurt Rice Mr. Thomas Kistler Cynthia Saks Jane M. Goodwin Melani Sauer Orville & Elaine Hernvall Stacia Sickle Bill & Deanna Hackman
George & Dad Mrs. Patricia Saito
Toni Lether Mr. John Lether
William Ray Barnes Virginia M. Grainger
Bill & Toni Georgi Gayle & John Powell
Jennifer Lipton Linda & Tom Toutz
Patricia Barron Ms. Shelagh Garren
Susan Mary Giambrone, PhD Sue Wooster
Morton Lit Harriet Lit
Shirley Bennett Ms. Betty Juel Andersen
Dorothy Gooden Mr. Robert Gooden
Robert Littell Mrs. Mary Littell
Boyce B. Blackshear Mr. Jack M. Dickenson III
Kathrine N. Gooding Mr. & Mrs. Max A. Mora
David Lundgren Mrs. Robert Beltramo
William Bogner Jim Bouck and the Poker Boys
Violet Goodwin Jane M. Goodwin
Rhoda Mahlke Richard Mahlke
Eleonore Gravel Annette & Steve Campbell
Millie Mainzer John H. Mainzer
Timothy Griffin Anonymous
Jane Marcus Lois Manning
K.C. Hackman Bill & Deanna Hackman
Robert H. Martin Mrs. Linda Martin
Virgil Hall Mr. Keith T. Hall
E.C. Hap Maxwell Maureen M. Younkin
Gail Harwood Mrs. Charles E. Swift
Peter John McGrath Mr. James H. Gill
Richard Heller Mrs. Linda Heller
James P. McLoughlin Maureen M. Younkin
Karen Henry Sue Mitchell
Cindy Merrick Joan & David Murphy
Billy Standing Mr. & Mrs. George T. Roberts
John 'Jed' Hilzinger Ms. Kristin Hilzinger
Howard 'Moe' Moberly Ken & Carolee Feltch
Ray Swift Mr. James H. Gill
Audrey Hilzinger Ms. Kristin Hilzinger
John Mogg Carmen Mogg
Esther Hutchinson Susan Hutchinson, MD
Charles 'Chuck' Moore Mrs. Natalia C. Moore
Dr. Leo Tauber Anonymous Berkley & Suzanne Baker
Larry Keller Sue Pollack & Larry Markworth
John 'Chappy' Morris Mr. James H. Gill
Carol Brabb Ms. Iris Schulman Sherrill Broudy Charlene Broudy Genevieve Buchroeder Jerry & Peggy Matchin John 'Chappy' Morris Mrs. Robert Beltramo
Patricia Taylor Mr. Robert L. Winston
Vyda Burger Mrs. Robert Beltramo Marilyn S. Viles
Courtney Wallace Jane M. Goodwin Mrs. Linda Martin
Lyn Carmichael Carol A. Bartholme
IN HONOR OF Gail Beltramo's 80th Birthday Sal & Edy Santangelo Hanna Caraway Anonymous Carolyn Daily Menne Ms. Sharon P. McGahan IN MEMORY OF Don Adams Susan Adams Jamie & Kelley Hains
Lucille Conforti Peter T. Conforti John & Marilynn Connelly Mr. Ronald F. Connelly & Family James Nathan Dazey Judith Ann Dazey Dr. James Decker-Mahin Mrs. Mary Littell Judy Dengel Thomas & Barb Polek Arnold 'James' Edwards Mrs. Lina Lee Edwards
James & Roberta Kerwin Ms. Winifred Jordon
Karen Erickson Ms. Joan Erickson
Rhea Kistler Heather & Milton Daily Mr. Thomas Kistler Kelly & Mary Stark
Susan Fenton Tami Schnitman
Tom Kline Madeline Kline
Gordon Fergusson Ms. Barbara J. Fergusson
Elizabeth Knaebel Walter Knaebel
Josie Flores Anonymous
Tom Koch Ms. Loretta Koch
Sandra M. Artuso Anonymous
Roger John Edward Flynn Michael Flynn
Hazel Lanquest Mrs. Larrilyn Bangs
Sandra Atkinson Linda & Tom Toutz
Wilbur Frederick Edith & Jennifer Frederick
Paul R. Bangs Mrs. Larrilyn Bangs
Benjamin E. Gehr Roberta L. Gehr
George Lathem Edith & Jennifer Frederick
Arne Andersen Ms. Betty Juel Andersen Margaret Andrews Lawrence Andrews Richard Arciniega Mrs. Brenda Arciniega Carla & Bob Clark Terry & Marcia Elliott Mercedes Schmidt Paul & Diane Schmidt
Shelly Powell SC&A Insurance Services, LLC
Paul & Darrell Bangs Mrs. Larrilyn Bangs
Betty Lenhardt Noella Belvedere
Mary Maxwell Maureen M. Younkin Wilfred Morter Mindy Kahle Lisa's Mother Paul & Ann Carter Delbert Muth Evelyn & Michael Williams Robert Osborne Ms. Denise McMaster Garret Payne Linda & Charles Simon Howard & Beatrice Petersen Christine & Ralph Schwiesow David Peterson James & Glenys Slavik Weinreb Segal Family Fund Helen K. Pidduck Mr. William McPheron & Ms. Margaret Kimball Suzanne T. White
Rita Price Mrs. Natalia C. Moore Stanley Raap Anonymous Amy Marie Reinert Richard & Brenda Reinert Kathy Ricco Mrs. Charles E. Swift Billie Roberts Mr. & Mrs. George T. Roberts Michael Ann Rockenstein Paul Rockenstein Arlene Roper Dick Roper Lupe Sanchez Mr. Richard G. Calzada Michael Scott Linda & Charles Simon
Gary Tullberg Mrs. Natalia C. Moore Lori Tullberg Mrs. Natalia C. Moore Kathryn Vargeson Jim Vargeson Dawn Vodka Joseph Vodka Maureen Wachold Robert Jelnick Joseph 'Joe' Wall Mrs. Natalia C. Moore Rolla T. Wilhite Mrs. Ellen Louise Carleton Marian Williams, RN Evelyn & Michael Williams Teresa Dianne Wilson Mrs. Linda Romano Terry Wright Mrs. Linda Romano
Honoring and recognizing our donors is very important to us. We apologize for any omissions and / or errors. Please call Lynda Frank at (805) 642-0239 ext. 641 to update us with any changes, corrections or preferences. Your support is greatfully appreciated. 10 Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association•lmvna.org
Make a gift today. Leave a legacy for tomorrow.
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Blended Giving
imilar to finding your perfect coffee blend, there is a way to blend your personal philanthropy
that is right for you.
The idea is that you make a starting gift with a current gift of cash, securities or real estate.
Then you find the planned gift method, maybe a bequest, charitable trust or gift annuity, that works best for your situation. With the planned gift, you set it up now and enjoy the benefits
and security during your lifetime, and you get the satisfaction of knowing your planned gift will make a big difference by adding to the gift you already started.
Contact Molly Corbett at (805) 642-0239 ext. 603 to begin learning about the many different ways you can create a custom gift. Please let us know how we can help you.
Passion for Pastels 2018
presents
THOUSAND OAKS COMMUNITY GALLERY
Benefiting Camarillo Hospice, a program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association
2331 Borchard Road • Newbury Park (next to the library)
July 5–26 Monday through Saturday 11am–5pm
Meet the Artists Reception Sunday, July 15 1–3pm
www. PastelSocietyoftheGoldCoast.org 501(c)3 organization
Morning Walk by Judy Deitch
Reflections at Sunset by Pamela Salem lmvna.org•Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association 11
1996 Eastman Ave., Suite 101 Ventura, CA 93003-5768 (805) 642-0239 • lmvna.org
34th Annual
2018
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL SERVICE
FRIDAY, JUNE 15 at 5:30 PM Maravilla Gardens ~ 8620 Santa Rosa Road
Guest Speaker: Susan Florence
internationally acclaimed author and artist Please join your family, friends and neighbors for this interdenominational service commemorating the lives of deceased loved ones with inspirational words, music and ritual. All of those in attendance will have the opportunity to place a satin butterfly in memory of their loved one on our Memorial Quilt. 12 Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association•lmvna.org