News & Announcements

Remembrance Tree Dec. 8

The annual Remembrance Tree ceremony is set for Sunday, December 8, at 2 p.m. at Chenault Vineyards in Richmond at 2284 Barnes Mill Road.

The 2019 Remembrance Tree ornament, a variety of laser-cut, wooden snowflakes, was created by Berea artist Steve Farmer.

The event is a long-standing tradition for the community, bringing hundreds together on the […]

November 20th, 2019|Events, News & Announcements|

Receptions for Retiring CEO

Hospice Care Plus will host two retirement receptions for Gail McGillis, who announced earlier this year that she will retire at the end of 2019 after 26 years of service.

Hospice Care Plus is hosting two retirement receptions in honor of CEO Gail McGillis.

Both receptions are open to the public and will include refreshments.

“Gail always […]

November 8th, 2019|Events, News & Announcements|

National Hospice Month

In honor of National Hospice Booth, Hospice Care Plus is
hosting multiple information booths in Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley,
and Rockcastle counties.

The booths will feature helpful resources on advance care
planning and related documents, hospice care, palliative care, family caregiver
workshops, and more.

Tiffani Wright, Community Liaison at Hospice Care Plus, will
be on-hand at each booth to […]

November 7th, 2019|News & Announcements|

Celebrate NYE with the Roaring 20s

Madison Countians have a new option for ringing in the new
year.

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On December 31, Churchill’s in Berea will host the first-ever
Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve party. The event begins at 9 p.m. in Churchill’s
beautiful event space and continues through 12:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

Tickets […]

October 22nd, 2019|Events, News & Announcements|

Poinsettia & Greenery Sale Now Open

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If you plan to purchase poinsettias and festive, natural
greenery for the holiday season, consider doing so through our annual
Poinsettia & Greenery Sale Fundraiser.

The sale is open now and will continue through November 13. Orders
will be available for pickup or delivery the first week of […]

October 4th, 2019|Events, News & Announcements|

Local Family Inspires Veteran Memorial

On Veterans Day 2019, Hospice Care Plus will dedicate a Veterans Memorial Wall at our Compassionate Care Center.

A partial view of the new Veterans Memorial Wall in the sun room at the Hospice Care Plus Compassionate Care Center.

The dedication will take place Monday, November 11, at 1:30
p.m. at the Hospice Care Plus Compassionate Care […]

October 4th, 2019|News & Announcements|

Volunteer Training Sept. 14!

Hospice Care Plus will host a training for new volunteers on Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. The training is for anyone with an interest in supporting non-profit hospice, palliative, and bereavement care through a variety of patient care or administrative roles. The training is […]

August 23rd, 2019|Events, News & Announcements|

CEO to Retire after 26 Years

After nearly three decades of leadership, Gail McGillis, the CEO of
Hospice Care Plus based in Madison County, has announced her retirement.

Gail McGillis, CEO of Hospice Care Plus, is retiring after 26 years of service.

A master’s-prepared nurse, Gail came to Hospice Care Plus in 1994 from
the University of Kentucky, where she served as a clinical […]

August 20th, 2019|Events, News & Announcements|

Noodle Nirvana Announces Hospice Partnership

Noodle Nirvana, Berea’s fast-casual restaurant featuring homemade,
Thai-inspired noodle bowls, has announced its most recent community partner.

Lauren Van Winkle, left, development coordinator at Hospice Care Plus, joins Mae Suramek for the launch of the Noodle Nirvana-Hospice Care Plus partnership on August 6.

Hospice Care Plus, based in Berea, is the fourth non-profit
organization to be the beneficiary […]

August 13th, 2019|Events, News & Announcements|

Murder Mystery Dinner at Mardi Gras

It’s a murder mystery with a Mardi Gras theme, and it’s happening Saturday, August 10 at the Estill County Fair Barn.

With the help of the River City Players Community Theater Group in Irvine, local organizers are planning a night to remember. With a served meal and lots of drama, guests will enjoy puzzling through […]

July 2nd, 2019|Events, News & Announcements|