Volunteer Services is the place to be!!!

 We Have Creative Volunteer Assignments for Everyone! 

              Ginger Cooley Wendy Webster

Virtual Pandemic Pet Companions ~ Porch Visitors ~ Caregiver Check-In Support ~ Pen Pals ~ Zoom Friends ~ Storytellers ~ Movie Mates ~ Ready Respites for Essential Care ~ Sharing in the Errands ~ Mirror Volunteers: Personal Reflections Projects ~ Meditation Guides ~ Signed!  “Notary Public” ~ Nature Enthusiast – Gardening anyone? ~ “Level 5” Veteran to Veteran Pinning’s and Companionship

TRU Volunteer Connection Zoom Meeting Schedule and Opportunities

8/21    Memories in the Making – Johanna (Jojo) Beeman, LPC, Art Therapist. The Alzheimer's Association Memories in the Making® program offers creative art expression for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early to the middle stages of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Memories in the Making participants create imaginative and colorful watercolor paintings. Have on hand:  paper, watercolors or art materials of your choice and an inspiration object or picture.

8/28    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    - Kim Mooney

10/2    Book Club: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

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

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11/27

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

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