View a PICTURE ALBUM from the 2007 Crystal Rose Ball.

	GRAND RAPIDS Memorial Service Frederik Meijer Gardens   •  Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Please join us for an evening of readings, music and reflection in memory of our loved ones who have died. For more information, please call 616-356-5258. GRAND RAPIDS Community Luncheon Hospice of Michigan, 1260 Ekhart NE   •  Friday, May 9, 2008 RSVP luncheon for community members to learn more about HOM's programs and services. The event is hosted by Hospice of Michigan Foundation Board members. For more information, please contact Kappy Pennington at 313-578-6259 or kpenning@hom.org. FARMINGTON HILLS Yoga Day! Mercy Center   •  Saturday, May 10, 2008 Local registered yoga teachers will share yoga with you in a variety of classes throughout the day. Learn about yoga by stopping in for a class or come for the entire day. Admission is a suggested donation of $15 per class. Part of the proceeds will benefit our Open Access Program. For more information, please contact Kappy Pennington at 313-578-6259 or kpenning@hom.org. GRAND RAPIDS Hospice of Michigan's 13th Annual Walk & Remember- A 5K Fundraising Walk East Grand Rapids Middle School   •  Saturday, May 17, 2008 Join us as we walk with family, friends and the community and remember loved ones who have been touched by hospice. Proceeds from this event will enable Hospice of Michigan to continue providing quality end-of-life care to patients and families regardless of age, diagnosis or ability to pay. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Roxanne Kiesling at 616-356-5266 or rkieslin@hom.org. Walk & Remember website. BALDWIN Blessing of the Bikes Baldwin Airport   •  Sunday, May 18, 2008 The Blessing is held on Sunday at 1:00PM but the activities are all weekend long. The blessing is at the airport on M-37 just south of town. This is Michigan's "Original" blessing, often duplicated but never equaled. This is a fundraiser in conjuction with Habitat for Humanity of Lake County. For more information, please contact Roxanne Kiesling at 616-356-5266 or rkieslin@hom.org.
	GRAND RAPIDS Community Luncheon Hospice of Michigan, 1260 Ekhart NE   •  Friday, June 6, 2008 RSVP luncheon for community members to learn more about HOM's programs and services. The event is hosted by Hospice of Michigan Foundation Board members. For more information, please contact Jennifer Wilson at 616-356-5231 or jwilson@hom.org. GRAND RAPIDS Johan's Trifest Sandy Pines Resort, Hopkins, MI   •  Saturday, June 21, 2008 Olympic distance triathlon in memory of Johan- the Ironman- Visser to benefit Hospice of Michigan and the Van Andel Institute’s Hope on the Hill Foundation. Swim 1.5K (0.93miles), Bike 40K (24.8miles), Run 10K (6.2miles). For more information visit www.johanstrifest.com
	GRAND RAPIDS 5th Annual Virg Navitskas Memorial Golf Outing Lincoln Country Club   •  Saturday, July 19, 2008 Please join us for the 4th Annual Virg Navitskas Memorial Golf Outing benefiting Hospice of Michigan in memory of Virginia Navitskas. Golf, have fun, eat, win stuff, and raise money for Hospice of Michigan. For more information please contact Pam Johnson at 616-638-9008. GRAND RAPIDS 4th Annual Duke Melinn Charity Golf Tournament Maple Hills Golf Course   •  Saturday, July 19, 2008 $60 per person includes 18 holes, cart and lunch. Proceeds go to Hospice of Michigan’s Open Access Program, providing care to patients and families regardless of age, diagnosis or ability to pay for services. For more information, please contact Gary Tappin at 616-531-4322.
	GRAND RAPIDS 11th Annual Slippery McDivot's Golf Outing Gleneagle Golf Course   •   Friday, August 8, 2008 Please join us for the 11th Annual Slippery McDivot’s Summer Classic benefiting Hospice of Michigan in memory of Bill Frazier. Hors d’oeuvres and dinner to follow golf outing with silent auction and awards. For more information please call please contact Amy Gadison-Herring at amgad@aol.com LUDINGTON Ludington Boat Club Fish Fry & Boil Ludington Boat Club   •   Saturday, August 16, 2008 Entertainment, fish fry/boil, homemade desserts and silent auction. For more information please call Hospice of Michigan’s Ludington office at 231-845-0321.
	GRAND RAPIDS Except for Six Documentary Premiere Celebration! Cinema North   •  Thursday, September 4, 2008 Hospice of Michigan, a 26-year leader in the hospice industry, is starting a public dialog about something nobody wants to talk about – end of life – through a documentary film, Except for Six, that will be the centerpiece of a public education and awareness campaign. Except for Six takes you on a one-of-kind voyage through the ups and downs of families on hospice care, exposes one of the most powerful moments of life and the promise of comfort and dignity in their loved ones’ last days. All proceeds will support Hospice of Michigan’s Open Access Program, providing care to those in need regardless of age, diagnosis or ability to pay. For information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Roxanne Kiesling at 616-356-5266 or rkieslin@hom.org. SE Michigan Crystal Rose Ball Gala Black Tie Event The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.   •  Friday, September 26, 2008 HOM is proud to announce the 23rd Annual gala black-tie event, The Crystal Rose Ball. This year's event will take place at the Lovett Hall Ballroom on the campus of The Henry Ford. Proceeds from this event go directly to our open access program.