Table Favours and Flowers

Here's the recipe for the treat included in today's luncheon table favour:

Doris's Cuban Cups

The tissue-paper flowers come from the Craft Queen, Martha Stewart:

Pom-poms

We hope you enjoyed your day in Ellerslie!

Healthcare Auxiliary Appreciation Day 2015

Four years ago Premier Robert Ghiz proclaimed that the last Saturday every April would be known as Healthcare Auxiliary Appreciation Day on Prince Edward Island.  The PEIAHA are proud to mark this day once again and acknowledge the outstanding volunteer work of Auxilians across our province.

Our semi-annual meeting will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ellerslie (1136 Ellerslie Road).  A coffee time at 9:45 a.m. will be followed by the business meeting at 10:30 a.m.  It is always a joyful reunion as friends meet again and catch up.

We will be having two speakers on topics Auxilians have asked for more information about: the 811 telehealth service and food handling rules for non-profits.  Each speaker will have time to answer questions after their presentations.

It is a busy time on Prince Edward Island, and auxiliary members are the busiest of the busy, but we hope you will be able to find your way to Ellerslie to share, laugh and grow!

KCMH Auxiliary Christmas Auction

The Kings County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will be holding their annual Christmas auction this Thursday, November 13 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Main Street in Montague.  More details in the The Eastern Graphic newspaper.

Best of luck to everyone for a successful fundraiser!

2014 Annual Meeting

The PEIAHA had a wonderful turnout for its 2014 Annual Meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ellerslie.  Over 50 auxiliary members from across Prince Edward Island came for a day of education and networking, joined by guest Shirley Wallace from the Rev. W.J. Phillips Residence Auxiliary in Alberton.

Along with the regular business of an annual meeting, there was the opportunity to learn from other auxiliaries though written and oral reports.  Morning guest speaker Paul H. Schurman spoke of the work of the PEI Seniors' Secretariat, and afternoon speaker Her Honour Dorothy Lewis talked about the 1864 Charlottetown Conference and the 150th anniversary celebrations held this year.  Mrs. Lewis is the wife of PEI Lieutenant Governor Frank Lewis and a member of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary in Charlottetown.

A beautiful lunch was catered by Between Friends, and local musician Roy MacCaull entertained after lunch.  Door prizes and a chance to speak with friends old and new completed the day.

It is often said that healthcare is under pressure, both in terms of financial and human resources.  This can also be said of the volunteers groups who support healthcare facilities - there are never enough people and there is never enough money.  Volunteers listening and supporting each other in the work they do is important, and the PEIAHA helps its members do just that.

Tables Set and Ready

An Apple A Day!

PEIAHA President Doreen Wooder welcoming everyone to the meeting

Paul H. Schurman addressing the group

Nancy Coughlin (Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary) and guest speaker Paul H. Schurman

Marlene Bolger (Western Hospital Auxiliary) selling a raffle ticket to Susan Cameron (Prince County Hospital Auxiliary) as Mary Cameron Morneau (PCH Auxiliary) looks on.  Marlene was also selling copies of Through The Years: The History of Western Hospital, a huge project she led to preserve the Alberton hospital's history. 

Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary and Kings County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary selling tickets for their latest fundraisers.

Her Honour Dorothy Lewis speaking about the events of the Charlottetown Conference of 1864 and the 150 anniversary celebrations this year.  Mrs. Lewis is a member of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary and the wife of PEI Lieutenant Governor Frank Lewis.

Her Honour Dorothy Lewis (Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary), in her 1864-style dress and Kit Loschiuk (Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary)

Annual Meeting

Just a reminder that the 2014 PEIAHA Annual Meeting will be held this Saturday, October 25 at the Ellerslie Legion, 1136 Ellerslie Road.  In addition to our business meeting, we have a couple of excellent speakers lined up and our caterers have a lovely meal planned.

It is a pretty time of year to drive through our beautiful Island countryside, so hope to see you on Saturday!

Through the Years: A History of Western Hospital

Many congratulations to the Western Hospital Auxiliary for their important contribution to this chronicle of their beloved hospital.  Past PEIAHA treasurer Marlene Bolger was the head writer, supported by a devoted committee.

If the brisk sales at the launch are any indication, Through The Years is already a best-seller!  While of special interest to those in the Alberton area, the many touching and funny stories will resonate with anyone who has worked or volunteered in a hospital.

Through The Years: A History of Western Hospital

Great Celebration

The Prince Edward Island Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries marked our 50th anniversary with a wonderful celebration at the Royal Canadian Legion in Ellerslie on April 26, 2014.  We had an excellent turnout from all five member auxiliaries and a few special guests.

After a delicious lunch from Between Friends catering, our guest speaker the Hon. Marion Reid gave a address that was both entertaining and thought-provoking.  There is no one like her!

Here are some photos from our day.  We are so proud of our groups and the great communities who who help us to support good healthcare for all.

Setting Up

Memorabilia

PEIAHA 50th Anniversary History

Beautiful Decorations By Shelly Campbell

More Of Shelly Campbell's Work

Sandra William, Wanda Barlow, Kit Loschiuk and Verna Barlow from
Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary preparing registration desk.

Set For Lunch

Spring Tulips

Verna Barlow preparing a welcome snack.

Can't have a party without a cake!

Auxiliary members at memorabilia table.

The guests begin to arrive.

Old friends meeting over coffee and snacks.

Getting seated for business meeting.

Memorial candle lit in remembrance of past members.

Back Row: PCHA - Susan Cameron, WHA - Doris Wilkie, Rev. W.J. Phillips Residence Vonda Richard, KCMHA Darlene Clow, Maplewood Manor Auxiliary Sheila MacKay

Front Row: QEHA Dorothy Johnston, PEIAHA Doreen Wooder, SMHA Pam MacKinnon

Kings County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

Western Hospital Auxiliary

Prince County Hospital Auxiliary

Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary

PEIAHA Executive with Hon. Marion Reid
Secretary Verna Barlow, President Doreen Wooder, Hon. Marion Reid, Treasurer Marilyn Ramsay, Special Events Coordinator Kit Loschiuk

Lunchtime musical entertainment by Roy MacCaull

Lunch is served.

Delicious meal by Between Friends.

SMHA President Pam MacKinnon drawing door prizes.

Hon. Marion Reid

Everyone enjoyed Mrs. Reid's wonderful stories.

President Doreen Wooder thanking Mrs. Reid.

PCH Auxiliary were selling raffle tickets on this beautiful mat.

Tulips to go.

President Doreen Wooder

Wrapping up a wonderful day.