TRU Volunteer Connection Zoom Meeting Schedule and Opportunities

 8/28    TRU PACE Participant Companionship Opportunities – Samantha Black, Executive Director. Step into our Zoom meeting if only for 15 minutes to hear from PACE Executive Director, Samantha Black, to learn more about PACE participant companionship opportunities. Many of PACE participants are experiencing COVID isolation and can benefit from a connection with you!

Rock Painting with Nicole Meadows: Suggested supplies for rock painting: A workspace you can create in, and maybe get a little messy; 4 or 5 washed rocks.  Allow them to dry before painting them (Preferably a few hours before hand); A bowl, mug or cup of water.  I suggest something sturdy; Paint brushes, various sizes; Acrylic paint is what I use.  Other paints might work too…Paint pens (optional); A palate, if you have one to hold paint and mix paint. Or I have used a margarine container lid.  Cardboard might work too. Modge Podge sealant (spray or glue). Applied well after the paint is dried; Paper towel for blotting or drying brushes, and/or cleaning up spills; 1 or 2 sets of newspaper or cardboard to place under rocks while painting. You are welcome to paint along as I instruct or just watch.  This will give you the basics of HOW TO PAINT ROCKS.  There are lots of great creative design ideas online.  Pinterest is one of my “go to” resources. If you wish to just watch as we go, you could take screen shots to help you remember the steps.

9/4       TRU Thrift Store Update - Lynn McCullough, Manager. All of TRU services are created to support families and individuals who are coping with illness and loss in our community. TRU’s Thrift Store began with the hopes of providing an outlet for people to give and receive one-of-a-kind items that someone once held dear. The sale of these beloved and unique items goes to support families in need of TRU’s care. Check in with us during Lynn’s update to learn more about the current hours and offerings at the TRU Thrift Store during COVID-19.

9/11    Decision-making Across the Spectrum of Memory Loss: Constance Holden, RN, MSN is the chair of the Ethics Consultation Team at Boulder Community Health, a member of the Community Advisory Board of the Center for Bioethics and a co-founder of The Conversation Project in Boulder County. Utilizing The Conversation Project Starter Kit and case studies we will explore ways to support people across the spectrum of memory loss.

9/18    Bumbuli Hospice: Judi Huseby, TRU Staff and Volunteer

9/25    Rituals - Kim Mooney

10/2    Book Club: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

10/9    Threshold Singers

10/16  PBS Newshour: Why African-American seniors are less likely to use hospice. Black seniors are more likely than whites and Latinos to forgo hospice care. Due to deeply felt religious beliefs and a long history of discrimination in the U.S., African-American patients are often reluctant to plan for the end of their lives, and more skeptical when doctors suggest stopping treatment. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports on efforts to change some of those beliefs. Gather with us to watch this short video and engage in some insightful discussion following. 

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11/6    Book Club: Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley

11/13

11/20

11/27

12/4    Book Club: The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseksi

12/11

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12/25  NO Meeting Today - Merry Christmas!!!