Submitted by Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support

It’s getting to be that time of year – glittery decorations, holiday sweaters, and of course the Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support Jingle Bell Dinner.

Bring your family and guests to the seventh annual Jingle Bell Dinner Saturday, November 28, 6pm at the Lopez Community Center – a great time for a great cause.

Experience elegant food and wine by Kristin and Tim Shea of The Bay.  Beautiful centerpieces by Debbie Collins.  Exciting gifts and experiences at the Silent Auction. And this year we’ll be joined by Seattle’s longest running improvisational group, Jet City Improv.

Tickets are $65, available exclusively at Paper Scissors on the Rock.  Proceeds from the Jingle Bell Dinner will benefit Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support.

“The Jingle Bell Dinner is our major fundraiser for the year,” said Fons Wynen, president of the Lopez Island Hospice & Home Support board of directors.  “We hope to attract a lot of Lopezians who are in a festive and of course a very generous mood.”

This year special emphasis has been placed on acquiring great items for the silent auction, including dinner by Bruce Botts and Vita’s, a portrait of your pet by world-renowned artist Marc Grant, and vacation destinations in Hawaii and Solitude Ski Resort in Utah.  “We’ve had a lot of fun collecting auction items this year, and people have been so generous,” said Mary Gauthier, co-chair of the Auction Committee.  “We’re hoping people bid high to benefit this worthy cause.”

“We plan to sell out again this year,” said Tom Ruggles, chair of the Jingle Bell Dinner.  “Get your tickets early.”

Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support has provided the Lopez community with professional case management, chore and respite service, caregiver and loss support groups, durable medical equipment loans, and a resource library for caregivers since 1997.  All services are offered free of charge.

For more info, contact Lynne Keeley at 468-4446, admin@lihhs.org.