TRU Volunteer News and Education
Winter Has Arrived
On two moments each year—what are called solstices—Earth's axis is tilted most closely toward the sun. The hemisphere tilted most toward our home star sees its longest day, while the hemisphere tilted away from the sun sees its longest night. ... (That's as far north as you can go and still see the sun directly overhead.)
The winter solstice of 2021 occurs today (Dec. 21), marking the official beginning of winter in the
Northern Hemisphere and it brings good news: From tomorrow on, days will start
getting longer again, taking us out of the darkness as we slowly head towards
spring.
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Curious
Are thankful and grateful the same?
The Oxford Dictionary defines the word thankful as “pleased and relieved.” Both of those are great feelings. ... The Oxford Dictionary defines the word grateful as “showing an appreciation of kindness.” This is where the difference lies; being thankful is a feeling and being grateful is an action.
All of us in Volunteer Services at TRU Community Care are daily grateful for your active participation and commitment and we are thankful for the opportunity to be a part of your lives. May 2022 bring health, peace, and love. Thank you for all you do for TRU.
TRU Offices will be closed Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec.
24 And New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. Be safe everyone and Happy Holidays!
CURRENT REQUESTS
Companionship
Hospice pt(s): Boulder
Palliative pt: Lyons
Light Housekeeping
Broomfield
Massage
Palliative pt: Boulder
Notary
Boulder
Respite
Boulder (Spanish appreciated but not necessary)
Thornton
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: Lights of Life
Celebration: Saturday, January 22, 2022, 3-5pm
Five more volunteers are needed for this beautiful
celebration. This is an annual event TRU provides to help those who have
experienced a loss come together in community. It is a beautiful ceremony that
includes readings, music, and refreshments. Volunteers are an important part of
the planning process and day-of activities. Volunteers help with logistics,
organization, and readings. Please reach out to volunteer@trucare.org if
you want to be part of this wonderful event.
Winter Lights of Life Memorial Service TRU Community Care is gearing up for our annual Lights of
Life service! The service will be held in person (as of now) on Saturday,
January 22nd from 3-5 p.m. at the Unity Columbine
Spiritual Center. We will also have a virtual option streaming,
so you’ll be able to tune in at any time. Lights of Life is a time to memorialize and honor the
lives of those we have lost. There will be readings, music, a candle-lighting
ceremony, and refreshments for the clients and community that we serve as
well as time for reflection and connection. |
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1/14/2022
Friday, 12:15pm-1:45pm
Zoom
Conversation with Dr. BJ Miller, A Beginner’s Guide to the End. You won’t want to miss this event!
Meeting ID Code is: 448 343 968
Description
of A Beginner’s Guide to the End:
The
first-ever practical, compassionate, and comprehensive guide to dying – and
living fully until you do.
“There is
nothing wrong with you for dying.” Palliative care Doctor BJ Miller and
Shoshana Berger write in A
Beginner’s Guide to the End. “Our ultimate purpose here isn’t so
much to help you die as it is to free up as much life as possible until you
do.” We hope you join the
conversation!
Back by Popular Demand:
TRU Year-in-Review
with Michael McHale
2/9/2022
Wednesday, 6pm-8pm Meeting ID Code is: 448 343 968
Join us for this remote opportunity to hear TRU CEO, Michael McHale, talk
about that which is most close to his heart: Everything TRU! Learn about
successes and opportunities facing the medical care industry. Michael
delights in answering questions, so come prepared
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4/22/2022, Friday, 12;30-2:00pm: Remote Palliative Care Overview, Karlene Campbell, Clinical Services Manager
Zoom
Meeting ID Code is: 448 343 968
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