Quiet Oaks Newsletter July 2020
"The Year of Gratitude"
This year, Quiet Oaks has deemed 2020


"The Year of Gratitude"


Read on to see all
we have to be
GRATEFUL for!
QUIET OAKS FEATURED EVENT
Sunday, July 26, 2:30pm

Although we cannot gather in person, we can together in spirit. 
To reserve butterflies, register online now. The butterfly pickup will be Sunday between 10:30-1:30 pm at Whitney Park. Butterflies will include a reflection and reading for your private butterfly release. 
If you prefer, the nurses and staff at Quiet Oaks will honor your
loved ones with a release of butterflies at 2:30 pm at
Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Watch Facebook for a live event and/or tune in to KNSI AM 1450 or FM 99.3 for radio broadcast of the event.  

Proceeds will go towards compassionate funds
supplementing the cost of resident care at Quiet Oaks.


YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!
Click here to see this event info
FUN FACTS ABOUT BUTTERFLIES
The largest area covered by a swarm of Monarch butterflies was 250 ft. across.
Monarch habitats are declining due to development, herbicide use and roadside management practices together with illegal logging at the wintering sites in Mexico. It has resulted in a rapid loss of over 6,000 acres per day--that's 2.2 million acres per year, the area of Delaware and Rhode Island combined! To save the population, we must create, conserve, and protect Monarch and milkweed habitats! SAVE THE MONARCHS!
Every year millions of Monarch butterflies make an epic journey of 3,000 miles from the region east of the Rocky Mountains to their winter home in the mountain forests of Mexico (Monarchs who live west of the Rockies spend the winter in central California). They always return to the same place--even the same trees! It is one of the natural world's most astonishing events.
CORNER OF GRATITUDE
Quiet Oaks
Logo Apparel
Shout out to Allan and
Mary Rudolph for the gift
of Quiet Oaks logo wear for nursing staff!

THANK YOU!
Special Treat for the Nursing Staff
We want to thank Mike and Sharon Bauerly for their generous gift to feed those served by Quiet Oaks and helping to provide support to the local restaurants by making this a gift that is a WIN-WIN!
HOUSE HAPPENINGS
Quiet Oaks
"Date Day"
What a lovely lunch date
we had for a resident and his wife courtesy of Red Lobster!
Quiet Oaks had the privilege of hosting students from Career One at the house Tuesday-Thursday this week. They learned a little about hospice and Quiet Oaks and then did some yard clean-up...what a great group of kids! Thank you for your interest in learning and helping!
Career One Students learn and help at Quiet Oaks!
National Healthcare Decisions Day--
July 16th, 2020
National Healthcare Decisions Day is traditionally held on April 16, but this year, there's a change. With Tax Day being moved to July, we invite you to celebrate "NHDD 2.0" on July 16, however you are able. NHDD exists to inspire, educate, and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. Learn more at the  NHDD/Conversation Project website.

Celebrate #HealthcareDecisionsDay2.0 by getting educated  about advance directives with this branded booklet.
This in-depth workbook helps to share values and healthcare choices. Tips on discussing and documenting healthcare wishes are also provided.
For LOCAL assistance with
Advanced Care Planning, please contact
"Light the Legacy"...they can help with many health care questions and options.
JOKE CORNER
Q: Why didn't the butterfly go to the dance?


A: Because it was a "Moth Ball"!
QUIET OAKS HOSPICE HOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR
To view tour, click on the button below and use your cursor or your finger to
click on the white circles. Each circle will lead you through the house. ENJOY!
QUIET OAKS WISH LIST
If you're thinking about donating to Quiet Oaks and would prefer to donate items instead of money, here is a list of things Quiet Oaks needs. Please call (320)255-5433 or email before purchasing to make sure the item has not been purchased already. THANK YOU!
STAFF CORNER
We are blessed to have such an incredible Medical Director! His heart, his passion
for hospice and his exemplary
bedside manner are the core of Quiet Oaks!
Dr. Patrick Lalley
MD, Medical Director

Hometown : Grand Rapids, MI

Medical Training: Doctor of Medicine-Michigan State

Employmen t: Medical Director at Quiet Oaks Hospice & Palliative Care Physician with Centracare

Family: Wife-Deb, 3 children and 3 grandchildren

Pastime: Enjoys Reading, Traveling, Mission Work, Hiking, and Spending Time with Family 
VOLUNTEER CORNER
Gail McCarty

Kitchen & Resident Care Volunteer

Hi, my name is Gail McCarty. I have volunteered at Quiet Oaks for almost 4 years. I volunteer in both housekeeping & with the residents. The people I have encountered have been unique & remarkable. The residents, their family members, the volunteers, and staff have enabled me to grow personally, extend myself, and be loved and to show love. Quiet Oaks is my extended family. We share experiences, disappointments, laughter, and learning. God might have brought me to Quiet Oaks, but I stay because I can use my gifts to help others, listen and learn, and also share God’s love.
Although we're limiting people in the house right now, please don't hesitate to fill out a volunteer application. When we resume our normal activities, we'll give you a call to set up a volunteer orientation time. Thank you!
ONGOING COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Please support these local businesses
that so kindly support Quiet Oaks!
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Safety for our residents, families, staff and volunteers is our first priority and we just wanted to let everyone know that Quiet Oaks is taking all the recommended CDC precautions to keep everyone safe. We will continue to follow all CDC recommendations and will integrate all measures as needed. Please keep Quiet Oak and everyone across the globe in your prayers.
We are now allowing immediate family members to visit their loved ones at Quiet Oaks between the hours of 10 am-12 noon and 5 pm-7 pm. You will be screened at the front door prior to entering the house.
Linda Allen, Executive Director
(320)255-5433, ext 11

Ginny Green, Director of Nursing
(320)255-5433, ext 28