A 6-Week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a healthy life with ongoing health challenges.

This workshop can help you manage your health and lead a better life. It focuses on self care, learning new coping strategies, and sharing experiences with other group members.

The Series is intended to enhance, not replace, your regular treatment and disease specific education program.

Cost for the six week workshop is free!
For more information or to register for a workshop contact:

Kathy Blomquist
651-257-0575 ext. 223

The event will take place rain or shine. In case of severe weather, all registration and sponsorship fees will be considered donations.
Receipts will be issued. $25.00 per golfer is tax deductible.

*Sponsorship registrations, fees, and donations received before June 1, 2008 will be acknowledged in the tournament program.

(guests can attend for $15)
To reserve a golf cart call:
Chisago Lakes Golf Course at
651-257-1484

For golf tournament questions contact
Michelle Metzler at:
651-257-0575 ext 287
Or
michellemetzler@Ecumen.org

Distinguised Service Award Winner Sheryl Flint

Parmly LifePointes honored Sheryl Flint, Housing Manager for Isabelle’s House, with the 2007 Isabelle Lindgren award. This year’s presentation was at Parmly’s 7th Annual Employee Recognition Dinner on Friday, February 8 at the Scandia Creamery.

Each year since 1987, the Isabelle M. Lindgren Distinguished Service Award has been given to a Parmly employee for their outstanding, dedicated Christian service to the organization and who exemplifies our mission of serving the elderly. Beginning in 1919, the “Willing Workers,” a group of dedicated women, including Isabelle Lindgren, faithfully served and spent their entire lives caring for the elderly. They would have wholeheartedly chosen Sheryl for this award.

In a way, Sheryl has “grown up” at Parmly since she began working here in1980. She was first employed as a nursing assistant, then an LPN and most recently appointed the Housing Manager for Isabelle’s House for those with mid to late memory loss. She is concerned when someone is looking lost or unsure, but she her calming nature is reassuring to them.

According to Sheryl, “Success is not the key to happiness, but happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. As a teenager, I didn’t know what Parmly represented. After 27 years at Parmly, caring for the elderly is still a passion for me. I love my job and what I do. This award is a great honor.”

Parmly is proud to honor Sheryl’s steadfast devotion to the elderly with this award and recognition.

The Alzheimer's and Memory Loss Support Group meets the 4th Monday of the month at 6 pm in the Club Room in the Vitalize! Wellness Centre, Parmly LifePointes.

Reservations will be taken for respite care.  Contact Heidi LaMeyer at 651-257-7332 for further information. This support group is affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association of Minnesota-North Dakota.

The APDA is sponsoring a monthly support and educational group that meets at a NEW day and time on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2 pm in the Learning Annex in the Vitalize! Wellness Centre, Parmly LifePointes .

If you have questions, please contact the group facilitator, Stacie Wheeler, OTR/L at 651-257-0575.

“Growing through Loss” is a series held twice a year and sponsored by the Chisago Lakes Grief Support Coalition, an area-wide organization of churches, funeral homes and local contributors. It is offered as a service to those who are grieving the loss of relationships and loved ones.

This year, the 4-week sessions will be held in the Renewal Centre at the Vitalize! Wellness Centre at Parmly LifePointes on Monday evenings starting April 7th and ending on April 28th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

The “Growing through Loss” series has been held for approximately 10 years in the Chisago Lakes area and has provided support and understanding for many grieving people. It offers survivors the opportunity to talk about their loss and connect with others who have experienced similar losses in a caring environment where confidentiality is always respected.

Registration for each session is at the door. The sessions are free; however, a free will offering will be accepted.

For more information, please call 612-202-6070 or e-mail at chisagogriefsupport@gmail.com.

Come and join us for fun, food (bring your lunch) and finger exercise. The first meeting will be January 24th. Call Colleen to let her know your project interest. If you don't have a project, she can help get you started on one.

At Home Care of Parmly is the first area Home Care agency to introduce QuietCare Plus, a new innovative technology that helps individuals maintain their independence our on-campus housing options.

At Home Care is now expanding the availability of QuietCare Plus to those in our community and installed in your own home.

To find out more, click on QuietCare Plus or

call Renee Grover, RN, Director of At Home Care, at 651-257-7337,

Email: reneegrover@ecumen.org