SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2017
Candlelighters
FAMILY Connections In-Hospital Food Programs Friday’s Snack Cart at Doernbecher Dinner at Doernbecher Monthly Lunch provided by Candlelighters Candlelighters Food Pantry offers hearty snacks and small meals
Sometimes you just need a snack or a hot meal to make a tough day a little bit easier. Candlelighters wants to make sure that families in the hospital are provided with both meals and snacks to keep them going through their long days. We have several hospital food programs that impact families at both Doernbecher and Randall Children’s Hospitals. Every Friday, the Snack Cart rolls through the halls of Doernbecher and we offer snacks to patients, family members, nurses and doctors to help make days a bit brighter. Dinner at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital provides an opportunity for families to be treated to a hot meal that isn’t hospital food! We can serve upwards of 75 meals on a busy night, and usually impact an average of 15-20 families. Patients at Randall Children’s Hospital who are there for both day treatment and who are staying long term, are welcome to come have lunch provided by Candlelighters monthly. Here we serve nearly 30 lunches and make a difference for 10-15 families during their stay. It not only breaks up the
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monotony of eating the same thing, but also provides family members a delicious meal without having to leave their patients side while being able to connect with others on the same journey. Additionally, The Candlelighters Food Pantry offers hearty snacks and small meals to hungry tummies at any time of the day. It can supplement hospital meals or just be available outside of meal time, when you just need a little extra treat! Our In-Hospital Programs are provided 100% free to our families. Check your hospital bulletin board for meal schedules or ask your hospital staff where the food pantry is located. These programs are provided by donations and volunteers from our community.
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PORTLAND METRO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
Pumpkin Patch!
lots of fun activities to do, baby animals to see, and yummy treats to be tried!
10:00 am – 11:30 am Lee Farms 21975 SW 65th Ave Tualatin, OR 97062 Come and join us at the Pumpkin Patch!! We will be hosting a fun day for Candlelighters Families at Lee Farms in Tualatin. There are
To register, please contact Karsen at 503.719.4244 or Karsen@ CandlelightersOregon.Org and provide the first and last names of adults/ guardians, and the names and ages of each child attending.
Included: An activity bracelet and a voucher for a pumpkin for each family member. Check in will be at 10:00 am and will be done at 11:30 am, so make sure you check in within that time frame or we will not be able to get you an activity bracelet and voucher. Look for the Candlelighters check-in outside of the admissions gate!
*THIS EVENT IS FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD + SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
International Air Show! 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hillsboro Airport 3355 NE Cornell Rd Hillsboro, OR 97124 *Parking is NOT included! But there is free parking located at the Intel Jones Farm parking lot on NE 25th.
We have 15 tickets available for Saturday and 15 tickets available for Sunday. These tickets are available to families first come first serve! Please RSVP to Karsen at karsen@ candlelightersoregon.org with the number of tickets (up to 4) and a current address and we will send them to you in the mail. Each family is eligible for up to 4 tickets.
EARLY SEPTEMBER
Family Camp
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Family Camp is happening in early September! We are happy to host around 300 family members from all over Oregon and SW Washington in a fun filled Family Camp weekend. Check back to our website for upcoming photos of all the fun!
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MID WILLAMETTE VALLEY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
Clean and Sober Motorcycle Club Fundraiser
Horseback Riding at Pacific Equestrian Center
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Boy Scouts of America Building 2525 Martin Luther King Blvd Eugene, OR 97401
2:00 pm Pacific Equestrian Center 3525 Garden Ave Springfield, OR 97478
Join us for a free day of fun, games, food and motorcycle rides! This will be the 3rd annual fundraiser for our local Candlelighters group.
This a super fun event with horseback riding, learn how to rope, face painting, photo booth and more. The horses are fantastic and love our kids!
WED., SEPTEMBER 20TH
Mom’s Night Out at Olive Garden 6:30 pm Olive Garden 1077 Valley River Dr Eugene, OR 97401
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
Mom’s Night Out at Chapalas 6:30 pm Chapalas Mexican Restaurant 136 Oakway Center Eugene, OR 97401 Another one of our favorite places!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
Pumpkin Patch
SAVE THE DATE….
Christmas Party! Sunday, December 3rd Eugene Elks Lodge
2:00 pm Thistledown Farms 91455 River Rd Junction City, OR 97448
This is an event not to be missed!! Much more info to come!
Join us at the pumpkin patch to find just the right pumpkin! Rain or Shine!
RSVP to Mary Lou or Robyn
SOUTHERN OREGON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
Mom’s Night Out at 4 Daughters
Family Bowling Party
6:00 pm 4 Daughters Irish Pub 126 West Main St. Medford, OR 97501
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Roxy Ann Lanes 2375 South Pacific Hwy Medford, OR 97501
Join us for some great pub grub and connect with other mom’s in “our World.”
www.candlelightersoregon.org
Join us for bowling! Be normal, go bowling...with Southern Oregon Candlelighters.
RSVP to Kim.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jackie Groah 503.719.4244 jackie@candlelightersoregon.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
Odell Lake Fishing Event You are invited to share the weekend with other Candlelighters families at beautiful Odell Lake. The event begins with a meet & greet dinner Friday night. Saturday morning starts with an early breakfast before getting underway with your boat captain for a day of great fishing on the lake (and a little
friendly competition!). The afternoon will be filled with a scavenger hunt (on land!) and a relaxed dinner. Sunday morning we’ll have breakfast together, before checking out of the lodge, saying goodbye and heading back to the real world! RSVP: http://evite.me/n4A8vdCr6y
PROGRAM DIRECTOR Karsen O’Bryan 503.719.4244 ext. 3 karsen@candlelightersoregon.org DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Philip Giles 503.719.4244 ext. 9 phil@candlelightersoregon.org DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS Jennifer Jones 503.719.4244 ext. 4 jennifer@candlelightersoregon.org CHAPTER CHAIRS: MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO-CHAIRS Mary Lou Bradley Robyn Thompson 541.687.0697 541.343.4528 mloubradley@comcast.net robynthompson8035@gmail.com SOUTHERN OREGON CHAIR Kimberly Bruhn 541.292.3058 kimberlybruhn@hotmail.com CENTRAL OREGON CHAIR Darcy Davis 541.419.6426 centraloregoncandlelighters@gmail.com
• Pumpkin Patch – date TBD in October • Art Social – date TBD in November If you would like to be added to the evite list, or have any questions, please email Darcy at: centraloregoncandlelighters@gmail.com
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