Survival Strategies for the Holidays
Be kind to yourself. This is a time when it is important to take good care of yourself.
Surviving the Holidays When Someone You Love Has Died
We know that during the Holidays those of us who are grieving the loss of a loved one can find this time to be particularly difficult.
Santa Cruz County 19th Annual Community Assessment Project
HSCC was honored to be a sponsor of the Santa Cruz County 19th annual Community Assessment Project (CAP) yesterday.
We Honor Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, and as part of our We Honor Veterans program, HSCC is holding pinning ceremonies with our patients to recognize and thank them for their service to our country.
Reflections on Oktoberfest 2013
By Adrienne Meier – Assistant Director of Development, Hospice of Santa Cruz County
It’s a few days after Hospice of Santa Cruz County’s largest fundraiser of the year, Oktoberfest, and our 30 year strong Friends of Hospice, are still working around the clock making sure that all auction items get to their new owners!
My First Gourmet Grazing on the Green
By Adrienne Meir
In all the years that I have lived in Aptos, I have never had the opportunity to attend the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group‘s annual event, Gourmet Grazing on the Green.
Every Day is a New Day
Walking into the Gallagher home in Aptos is like walking into a sports museum. A ceiling-high glass case holds jerseys, caps, pennants, and countless other memorabilia from the San Jose Sharks and San Francisco Giants.
Hospice, Redwoods, and Love
By Linda Donovan, Hospice Grief Support Volunteer
When my late husband, Paul, and I decided to move here from Southern California more than 15 years ago, one of the main reasons we chose to live in Santa Cruz County was because of its natural beauty.
My Son, My Hero
A Miracle Story from Hospice of Santa Cruz County Community Table
In the last few months Hospice of Santa Cruz County has hosted four community table luncheons with the intent of deepening our connection with our community.
Connecting Through Flowers – The Homeless Garden Project and Hospice of Santa Cruz County
“I have a particular patient who I bring flowers to. She is a woman who rarely speaks and when she does, her words don’t always make sense,” shares chaplain Paulette Forrest.