time and talents.”

Daun Layman says,

“Without a doubt

Linda is an exemplary

greeter. She is averag-

ing 50-60 hours per

month, plus she designs

and prints many of our

beautiful greeting cards.

She is both dedicated

and creative!

When we began the

new greeter position 18

months ago, Linda

stepped right up and has

faithfully served since.

Thanks Linda, for mak-

ing Hospice shine!”

Becki Steiner, Team

Assistant at Sylvia and

Estelle’s, has nominated

Linda Miller as the

January Featured Volun-

teer.

She says, “Linda is very

personable and helpful to

staff & visitors

alike. She devotes seven

hours of her time on

Tuesdays and Fridays

each week to assist with

incoming calls and help

visitors locate their loved

ones.

I have observed her chat-

ting with visitors and

making them feel

welcome. Her pleasant

manner is very calming

to those who are

grieving, as well as to

the House staff.

She also enjoys crochet-

ing and many of the staff

have been gifted with

her handiwork! We are

so appreciative of her

Accent Medical will

open a full line medical

equipment and supply

store in The Villages in

spring 2017. Located at

920 Bichara Blvd in La

Plaza Grande South, we

will be close to Winn

Dixie, Ace Hardware

and next door to GNC.

We hope to announce the

Grand Opening date dur-

ing the next month.

Mike Ratner states,

“From BioFreeze to

beds, we’ve got you cov-

ered. From bath safety

rails to walker or wheel-

chairs, our inventory will

meet your needs. Be-

cause our store is “cash

and carry,” there is no

insurance paperwork;

meaning we can offer

you lower prices. We

also provide free home

delivery on large items.”

Volunteers will be need-

ed to assist staff with

stocking, customer ser-

vice, and cashiering.

Contact the Volunteer

Office at (352)873-7441

for more information on

volunteering at our first

store for new medical

equipment and supplies.

Featured Volunteer—Sylvia’s House

Accent Medical Store to Open in The Villages

Volunteer Update J A N U A R Y , 2 0 1 7

SAVE THE

DATE

Jan.1, New Year’s

Day, only Summer-

field/Six Gun stores

open.

Jan. 2, Offices

closed, stores open.

Jan. 5, Transitions

Support Group, 11

am, Elliott Center.

Jan. 10, Transitions

Support Group 2,

11 am, Elliott Cen-

ter

Jan. 16, Sewing

Workshop, 9 am to

12 pm, Rm C.

ON SECOND

SIDE:

Welcome Julia

Lucas!

Hospice in the

Community

Photos from Vol-

unteer Holiday

Lunches

Linda Miller

Jan. 10, Ocala West United Methodist Men’s

Group Meeting, 6:30 pm “Hospice Overview,”

Bob Fielitz (volunteer).

Jan. 14, National Assoc. of Professional Women,

Ruby Tuesday’s, 12 noon, “Debunking Myths

about Hospice.” Amy Chadek (staff).

Jan. 16, OTOW Annual Health and Wellness

Expo, Circle Square Cultural Center, 10 am to 2

pm, Bob Levenson and Mike Akridge

(volunteers).

Jan. 20, Del Webb Spruce Creek Golf & Coun-

try Club 16th Annual Health Fair, 9 am to 12

noon, Bob Fielitz (volunteer).

Jan. 25, Master the Possibilities, OTOW 2 pm

to 3:30 pm, “Stories of Survival: Discovering

Your Journey Through Grief to Healing,”

Jessica McCune. (staff).

Julia Lucas, new Volunteer Services Administrative

Assistant, joined our staff on December 27th and will

be working in the mornings. Tami’s last day as an

employee will be January 5th and she will be returning

to volunteering. Please make Julia feel welcome!

Hospice in the Community

Hospice of Marion County Volunteer Dept.

(352)873-7441

Voicemail: (352)873-7419

E-mail: Volunteer @hospiceofmarion.com

Welcome Julia

Lucas!

Photos from the Volunteer Holiday Lunches