Annual Hospice Breakfast Set For June 13

 

The 17th annual fundraising breakfast of the Newtown chapter of Regional Hospice will be held from 7:30 to 9 am on Tuesday, June 13, at the Fireside Inn. Both a regular and a light breakfast will be served.

The event is the local chapter’s main fundraiser of the year. Last year’s breakfast raised more than $17,000 for Hospice.

Janet Hovious and Marg Studley are co-chairing this year’s event.

 “We want people to know that the breakfast is open to everyone in the community,” Mrs Hovious said. “There is always plenty of room for anyone who wants to attend. It’s quick, too — you’re in and out by 9.”

The breakfast ends promptly at 9, even with a raffle event held, promises Mrs Hovious.

“Forty-five minutes — it’s the fastest raffle ever, and we make a lot of money for the chapter,” she said.

 “Table sponsors pay $75 for a table of eight meals. In lieu of paying for their meals, guests at each table leave ‘tips’ which are actually contributions to Hospice,” Mrs Hovious explained. “The sponsor whose table raises the most money for Hospice is awarded a plaque.

“We hope everyone will turn out for this event in support of Hospice,” she said.

Gerard Lamoureaux, a home health aide who works regularly in Newtown, will be this year’s guest speaker.

Reservations for the breakfast can be made by calling Mrs Hovious at 270-1960 or Mrs Studley, 426-3651. Reservations are requested by June 1, and walk-ins are welcome.

“You don’t need to fill a full table to attend,” said Mrs Hovious. “Singles, couples, a small group — call to find out where spaces are available. We turn no one away.

“Hospice is such a universal need. We will find you a seat,” she promised. “Everyone is cordially invited and welcome. Come make some new friends.”