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The latest news and information from St. Luke's LifeWorks

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's LifeWorks. We are happy to bring you the October edition of the LifeWorks Ledger. If you enjoy what you see and would like for others to learn more about what's happening at LifeWorks, please feel free to forward this e-mail.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Richard L. Schuster Memorial Dinner

There will be a special Memorial Dinner for the late Rev. Richard Schuster on Thursday, October 15 at the Italian Center of Stamford. Click here for invitation. For additional information contact Johnnie Malloy at 388-0151 or jmalloy@stlukeslifeworks.org.

'09 Holiday Gift Collection

The 20th Annual Holiday Gift Collection is in HCG Bow full force. This year's theme is Giving from the Heart Ties Us All Together. Due to the current economic climate, the need for donations is even greater this year. If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to sign up to receive a 'Wish Card', please contact Takeia McAlister at:Tmcalister@stlukeslifeworks.org. Our famous giant gift wrapping parties in the Toy Workshop will be held on two consecutive Saturdays...December 5 and 12. Register on either day for the 11a.m.-1p.m. or 2:00-4:00p.m. time slot by calling the Holiday Gift Collection Hotline at 388-0103. For more information, click here.

COLLABORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

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Benefit Bash
St. Luke's LifeWorks has teamed up with
Lord & Taylor for their Benefit Bash on Wednesday, November 4th. Buy a ticket for $5 and LifeWorks keeps the proceeds. Ticket entitles you to shop the Benefit Bash and get 15% off all day (including cosmetics and fragrances) and 20% off a higher priced item (some exclusions). Buy 4 tickets and get 1 free. Many events planned for the day including 3 book signings, circus clowns from Big Apple Circus and Friendship Bracelet making. Call Lynne Menon for tickets at 388-0124 or e-mail lmenon@stlukeslifeworks.org.

Interns Available
LifeWorks has begun a new program to collaborate with local businesses for internships. LifeWorks will pay half of

the interns hourly salary at $4/hour up to 20 hours per week in a win-win arrangement for both the agency and the business. Currently we are looking to partner with local medical providers as many of our participants have

recently been certified as Nursing Assistants, Billing Associates, Patient Care Technicians and Phlebotomists. If your organization is interested in taking advantage of LifeWorks Community Internship program, please contact Johnnie Malloy at 203-388-0151 or JMalloy@stlukeslifeworks.org.

LifeSaving Training
Dr. Thomas Nero recently conducted an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training for employees of St. Luke's LifeWorks, and additional organizations located at the Center for Children and their Families. Stamford Hospital donated the AED as part of the HeartSafe initiative collaboration with the hospital and American Heart Association.

LIFE LONG LEARNING

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Circle of Excellence Awards CoE Perfect Attendance
Many participants were recently honored, having accomplished many achievements toward their life plan goals. The evening ceremony was held at the Woodland Auditorium and honored those participants who have made great strides toward reaching their independence.

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Chuck Householder recently returned as a volunteer to speak to participants in Life Long Learning. A professional career counselor and motivational speaker; Chuck's seminars focus around best practices that help improve your chances of gaining employment. Past workshops focused on interviewing and job search strategies. This recent workshop taught participants about networking and how to make the most of on-line social websites. Check out Chuck's blog at: CharlesHouseholder.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDS

Meal Providers Wanted

There are two openings for dinner providers:

Second Thursday of the Month
Third and Fifth Fridays of the Month.

If you or your group are interested in preparing and serving dinner at our Woodland Auditorium during either of these days, please contact Elaine Osowski at 388-0187 or Elaine@stlukeslifeworks.org.

Coffee and...

Plans to engage participants in a morning discussion and planning session for volunteer and learning opportunities could benefit from coffee and breakfast foods such as bagels and donuts from 8:30-9am. We are looking for a provider.

Additionally, we are looking for an evening coffee sponsor as well. Please contact Elaine Osowski.

Gobble, Gobble
St. Luke's LifeWorks distributes Thanksgiving dinners to over 200 persons. Volunteers are needed to help receive and sort donations for Thanksgiving! Contact Elaine Osowski at 388-0187 or elaine@stlukeslifeworks.org if u can help.

Thanksgiving food donations will be accepted Sunday, November 22 through Tuesday, November 24 at 8 Woodland Place, Stamford, CT 06902. Click here for our donation wish list.

GIFTS TO ST. LUKE'S LIFEWORKS

Gifts Made in Honor or In Memory Of

Click here for the latest gifts to St. Luke's LifeWorks in Honor or in Memory of someone.

Major Gifts
Click here to see our corporate, foundation, religious and civic partners who recently donated over $5,000.

Thank you for checking in with LifeWorks today. Please click here if you would like to contribute to our mission. Feel free to forward this e-mail to someone you know who would like to learn more about St. Luke's LifeWorks.