Events Archives - Hospice of the Golden Isles

Veterans Day Appreciation Lunch 2019

WHAT: Southern Soul BBQ bag lunch (pulled pork sandwich and your choice of slaw or chips)

WHEN: Monday, November 11, 2019; 12noon-2pm (immediately following Veterans Day parade and ceremony)

WHERE: Casino Atrium – St. Simons Pier Village

COST: Military Veterans/Active Military – FREE; Non-military – $5 SUGGESTED DONATION

We are honored and humbled to provide lunch to military veterans, active military and their families each Veterans Day.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!

Friends of Davis Love Foundation Raffle

SHARE THE LOVE AND YOU COULD WIN A BRAND NEW BUICK ENCORE! Friends of Davis Love Foundation and Nalley Honda Brunswick are partnering again this year to raise funds for area nonprofit organizations and HGI is one of the participating nonprofits again. For each $20 raffle ticket you purchase, you not only support HGI, but you are entered to WIN a brand new Buick Encore!! That’s really a “WIN, WIN!” The best part – 100% of your purchase PLUS an additional contribution from the Davis Love Foundation will be made to HGI! ♦ Entries must be received by 11/15/19 ♦ 5 finalists will be selected on 11/18/19 ♦ WINNER will be drawn on 11/24/19 ♦ To enter contact Amy Broderick at 912-265-4735 or email amybroderick@hospice.me Make checks payable to “Davis Love Foundation”

Big Thanks for Bites & Bands!

What a great night for Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI)! In front of a sold out crowd, patrons enjoyed the sounds of the Randall Bramblett Band, Strawberry Flats with John Keane, and the Pine Box Dwellers while tasting great food from area chefs and drinking lively libations from local and regional distributors. This was the first year that the St. Simons Food and Spirits Festival hosted a one day event in the spring. Back to back hurricanes, helped influence the decision to try a new time and feel for the event that’s been going on for the past eight years in various forms. Special thanks to our festival board members and event organizer Beth Williams for the countless hours of planning that went into making this event such a success, and to our HGI volunteers who helped with jobs ranging from emptying trash bags to manning our silent auction. We also so very appreciative of the local chefs and business owners who consistently step up to support our non-profit by donating their time, staff, and talents toward making this event such a great fundraiser for HGI.

Dove Society Party 2019!

Our 2019 Dove Society Party was an unforgettable night thanks to the generosity and entertaining spirit of our host Frank Salvati. Not only did he open up his home to our Dove Society members again, paying for the event, and making a donation, he also met our match challenge of $5,000 made by an anonymous donor. THANK YOU FRANK! The view from Frank’s new dock was spectacular as the sun was setting over the Frederica River. Guests were able to enjoy wonderful drinks and heavy hors’ doeuvres from Halyards Catering, while listening to the sweet sounds of Richard Stratton strumming away on his acoustic guitar. Special thanks for the donations to our silent auction from artist Marden Headley, Davis Love, and Mixed Nuts.

2019 Americana & Blues Benefit

One of our favorite events is coming up in May for it’s 9th year, and we can’t wait! So mark your calendars for this annual tradition that benefits Hospice of the Golden Isles. Pam and Jeff Bickel put on an amazing two day music festival called Americana & Blues. Friday, May 3rd all the fun is centered in downtown Brunswick right next to Tipsy McSway’s from 5 until 8pm. Then on Saturday , May 4th the music continues at The Club @ Bennies Red Barn on St. Simons from 9-12. The featured band is the Noah Witherspoon Band . Want a taste of their bluesy sound? Here ya go! There is a $10 suggested donation to enjoy this fantastic music! Can’t wait to see you there!

Harleys for Hospice Motorcycle-Dice Run

Start revving up up those classic sounding Harleys right now! The first annual Harleys for Hospice Motorcycle-Dice Run is taking place on Saturday, April 27th 2019. It’s $20 per bike, $5 for an additional rider, and $5 for extra dice rolls. There will be 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Thank you Knights Paladin Motorcycle Club for sponsoring this fantastic new fundraiser for Hospice of the Golden Isles. For more information contact Sam Preiss at 912-602-5469. All make & model bikes and cars are welcome!

St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival Returns in 2019!

Make plans now to join us for the return of the St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival on March 23rd, 2019 at Gascoigne Bluff. This year, it will be a one day event with the added benefit of great bands! Appropriately, this year’s event will be called Bites & Bands. Get your tickets now by clicking here. More information to come once all the details have been finalized. Hope to see you there at this wonderful benefit for Hospice of the Golden Isles. www.saintsimonsfoodandspirits.com

Americana & Blues Benefit a Big Success!

So VERY VERY thankful for Pam and Jeffrey Bickel for arranging another amazing Americana & Blues Benefit for Hospice of the Golden Isles. It was so much fun! This is their 8th year of hosting this fundraiser for us. And, it could be the biggest year yet! We are still adding up the results, but early numbers are very exciting! The other benefit from this event is of course the awareness it creates in the community. That is priceless! Over the two day event, countless people came up to us and shared their hospice stories of love and compassion. That’s what it’s all about. Our mission is to care for our neighbors when they need support the most! So many people said they couldn’t have made it without the help of our wonderful team. Special thanks to Mary Starr from Coastal Illustrated for all your media exposure, The Cash Box Kings for donating a portion of their CD & T-shirt sales, and the following folks who donated items for our silent auction: Mixed Nuts (Charlene Stahl,) Suite Retreat 104 Spa and Salon, Kelby Haugabook (artist,) Trish Burns (Doggie Bed Designer,) Golden Isles Bracelet Company, and Jim Gilbert (110 Doodles by Jim Gilbert.) We are also so appreciative of our friends Chris Paolini of Bennie’s Tree House and Susan Bates of Tipsy McSways! Enjoy the photos from Friday (5/4/18) and Saturday (5/5/18.)

R. E. Thomas Memorial Benefit

On August 25th, the family of R.E. Thomas is once again hosting its annual tribute to their beloved patriarch to benefit Hospice of the Golden Isles. We hope you’ll join us for a night of great “live” entertainment, dancing, food, friends and family! The event takes place at the Brunswick Shrine Club. The cost is $60 per person. (BYOB) For tickets contact Johnny Thomas at 912-269-5001.

Americana and Blues Benefit

May 4 & 5th, 2018

Jekyll Square & Bennie’s Red Barn

On May 4th, the Americana and Blues Benefit for Hospice of the Golden isles will take place once again in Jekyll Square (next to Tipsy McSway’s) from 5-8pm featuring The Cash Box Kings. The music and fun will continue on May 5th at Bennie’s Red Barn from 9pm to 12am. A $10 donation to Hospice of the Golden Isles is greatly appreciated! Silent & Live Auction to be held at Bennie’s on the 5th. Here’s a sneak peak of some of the items you can bid on this Saturday. A Squire Stratocaster guitar (like the one shown below) signed by all the band members of the Cash Box Kings. There will also be an adorable doggie bed handcrafted by local designers that is sure to make your pooch feel like royalty. There will also be gift certificates for jewelry, clothing, and the always fun “wine pull.” Hope to see you this Friday and Saturday for this fantastic annual fundraiser for Hospice of the Golden Isles organized by Pam and Jeff Bickel.