Family Connections
December & January 2019
ALL OREGON & SW WASHINGTON
Candlelighters Free Family Activities
Have you received Family Activity emails and invitations? In the last few months, the Programs team has been hard at work, securing in-kind donations for Candlelighters families to get out and enjoy some quality time together. These free Family Activities are open to all family members served by Candlelighters. What we love most about these activities is that it creates opportunities for families to break out of the isolating world of hospitalizations and doctor appointments to connect with others while having FUN!
 
In the last five months, over 500 family members have attended free family activities, resulting in over $7,000 of in-kind donations and more awareness of Candlelighters within our community. We are so proud of the work we have done and are looking forward to bringing even more exciting events to our families in 2020.
Family Activity invitations are sent to families in two ways. The first is through our Family Activities newsletter (this one!). Events that have a large amount of space and plenty of time for RSVPs are included in the newsletter. This includes things like the Kruse Way Rotary Holiday Party and OMSI. The second way we send invitations is through email. The bulk of family activity invitations are sent this way because of timing, event capacity and who the event is targeted for. RSVP lists fill up quickly. Our goal is to give families who are in active cancer treatment first choice on activities by sending emails to that group first. If there is still space on the RSVP lists, we send the invitation to our community of families who are not in active treatment.
 
To make sure your family is receiving the invitations to Family Activities, feel free to connect with us to ensure your email and contact information is up to date! You can do this anytime, by reaching out to Bree Thompson or Lisa Chavez.
 
We are so excited to continue bringing new and fun activities your way in 2020, so keep your eye out for our emails and newsletters!
 
Lots of love and cheer,
Bree & Lisa, your Programs Team
 
Candlelighters has a membership to OMSI! This membership allows for up 15 people, per day, free admission, free parking and other discounts to OMSI. Your family can use the membership as often as you want – there is no limit.
 
OMSI is located at 1945 SW Water Ave, Portland OR 97214

Reserving the membership is easy! Email Lisa Chavez.
PORTLAND METRO CHAPTER
December 1
Holiday Party

2-5pm
Embassy Suites Hotel
9000 SW Washington Square Road
Tigard, OR 97223

Kruse Way Rotary and Embassy Suites cordially invites you to attend the annual Candlelighters Holiday Party. We hope you can join us for this festive, fun filled day. Holiday dress is welcomed and encouraged.

Please RSVP to Lisa@CandlelightersOregon.org

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December 15
Time of Remembrance  

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
DoubleTree Hotel Portland
1000 NE Multnomah St.
Portland, OR 97232   

Join us for Brunch on December 15 th  at the DoubleTree Hotel for a relaxed afternoon of community, friendship and love to remember and celebrate those children who have died. The Dougy Center will lead a talk on bereavement.

Please RSVP to Lisa@CandlelightersOregon.org.
MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY CHAPTER
December 1
Christmas Party

2:00pm
Elks Lodge
2470 W 11th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402

The Elks Lodge is decked out for Christmas and just right for our party. We will have a catered lunch by Olive Garden and several local pizza restaurants. The Oregon Duck will be there along with our balloon artists and amazing face painters! There will be cookie decorating and crafts too as the kids wait for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive. A party not to be missed!
RSVP to: Mary Lou at  mloubradley@comcast.net or call 541-517-9315
Robyn at  robynthompson8035@gmail.com  or call 541.521.8035
January 12th 
January Freeze

2:00pm
Elks Lodge 
2470 W. 11th
Eugene, OR 97402
 
There will be an art table and a game of musical chairs and our famous “prize walk” Every child wins a prize! The Elks will serve up some very sweet ice cream treats for all.
January 15th
Moms Night Out

6:30pm 
Track Town Pizza
1809 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
 
Join us as we gather to eat pizza and catch up after the Holidays!

SOUTHERN OREGON CHAPTER
December 7
Christmas Party

12-2pm
Ashland Elks Lodge
 255 E Main St, Ashland

Come join us for our annual Holiday Party! Lunch, presents, games and face painting. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, and we will have Buffy Pollack to take professional family portraits of us in our holiday finery!
Mid-December 
Mom’s Night Out

Date & Time TBD
Si Casa Flores
202 NE Beacon Dr.
Grants Pass

Mom’s - this is for you! Take a much-deserved break from the Holiday rush to eat Mexican food and hang out with other moms in our community.
January TBD
Bowling

Date and Time TBD
Roxy Ann Lanes
2375 S Pacific Hwy
Medford, OR 97501


Let’s get together for some indoor fun and friendly competition at the bowling alley.
Bowlers of all ages and abilities are more than welcome!
RSVP to Kim at Kimberlybruhn@hotmail.com or call 541.292.3058
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Candlelighters Family Connections

Family Activities are always FREE for Candlelighters families, and you are always welcome to join other Chapter activities as well.
If you have any questions, please contact Bree Thompson or Lisa Chavez .