Peninsula Services’ Gift Garden

Grand Re-Opening Open House

With  Ribbon Cutting by Mayor Lent  

 

 Peninsula Services, a local 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, is holding a Grand RE-Opening of The Gift Garden store

June 23^rd, 2010 between 4:00 and 6:00 with the ribbon cutting ceremony presided over by Mayor Lent at 4:30.   

 

The public is cordially invited to visit the upscale newly remodeled store  located at 327 Pacific Ave.  in the heart of downtown Bremerton.  Free cookies and ice cream.   

 

Shop our exciting new inventory including locally made and environmentally friendly products, and of course our signature handmade rugs and unique custom gift baskets.   

 

Plus the All Shred mobile shredding truck will be on hand so shoppers can see the state-of-the-art truck in action!  Each person can bring in one box of documents (banker box size) to shred for FREE! 

 

The Gift Garden and ALL SHRED are divisions of Peninsula Services, providing training and employment to persons with disabilities since 1971.

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 Jennifer Hollingshad

Sadly, our dear friend and long time employee Jennifer Hollingshad passed away Tuesday afternoon following a long, heroic battle with illness.  She was a joy and inspiration to everyone she met and will be greatly missed.  Her father said she is now jumping rope in heaven with a big smile on her face….and after she passed away he saw a rainbow stretching from Harrison Hospital to Jen’s apartment, and said “that’s Jennnifer”.  She WAS like a beautiful rainbow that touched us all.  Memorial services will be announced, and our thoughts are with Jennifer’s family.

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Great Opportunity!   We are looking for wholesale suppliers of locally made products, crafts and environmentally friendly items for our downtown Bremerton store. For more information please call Holly James at The Gift Garden (360) 377-5544. 

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 You Are Invited to join us for the

Annual Art Auction!

Peninsula Services will hold their Annual Art Auction fundraiser on March 12, 2010 at their Gift Garden store, 327 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton.   The public is invited and admission to the event is free.

 This year’s Art Auction is a tribute to Jennie Lund who passed away late 2009.  Jennie served as President of the Peninsula Services’ board for nine years.  She had a long career in education and as a champion of rights for individuals with disabilities.

 

Refreshments will be served. Silent Auction will be held from 5 P.M. to 6 P.M.   Sid Strassburg, well-known auctioneer, will hold the live auction starting at 6 P.M.

 

Please join us for this fun, positive event. View valued art work of local artists, meet board members, and visit our downtown gift store, The Gift Garden.

 

All proceeds of the Art Auction will go to support Peninsula Services’ programs for individuals with disabilities. Peninsula Services’ mission is to provide employment opportunities and work training to adults with disabilities.

 Contact: Holly James, Media Relationsholly@hollyjames.com(360) 620-8493

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The passing of a dear friend to Peninsula Services…….Jennie Lou Chase – Lund of McAllan, Texas                                       

Aug. 28, 1933 to Aug. 28, 2009

Jennie left us on her birthday. She passed quietly while relaxing in her hot tub over looking Dyes Inlet.

She will be deeply missed by her husband Rich, daughters – Jennifer, Angie and Valerie. Sons – Sam, Paul, Chuck and Greg, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Born in McAllan TX, the fourth child of Artrude and Dr. Henry Barton, DDS. She grew up in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She attended Lindenwood College, second generation. Moving to Los Angeles, where she met LT. Warren Chase. They had Jennifer, Sam, Paul and Charles.

Due to MS Warren was forced to retire and moved the family to Bremerton in 1964. He passed away in 1976. A few years later Jennie met Rich Lund and the two became a family of nine. Continuing education was important to Jennie. She attended Central Washington University, where she earned her Masters Degree in Special Education, and a host of degrees, diplomas and certifications. Rich and Jennie moved to Maryland in 1980, where she continued teaching and administrating at Southern Senior High. After Jennie and Rich retired they moved back to Bremerton. She continued to be very active as Chairman of Peninsula Services, Naval Undersea Museum docent, Lady of Elk’s, Daughters of the American Revolution, America Legion, VFW, certified “Master Gardeners”, and worked as a substitute teacher. Jennie loved to travel, see new things and eat exotic foods. Spending time with friends and family a priority. For everyone who had the pleasure to know Jennie, you will remember her bold, beautiful smile, her laugh that came from the sole, and a hint of a Texas twang. Her garden was always “fabulous” the house was always “immaculate”. We will all miss you very much Jennie.

 

AnnuaL Picnic Around the Corner

All staff, paticipants, board members, advocates and friends are invited to bring the family and join us for a memorable afternoon.

Friday August 7th * 4-7 * Lion’s Park in Bremerton

All food and fun will be provided! 

Wear your favorite hawaiian shirt or muumuu and come ready to hula!

Lots of games, singing, prizes and surprises in store!

 !!!SEE YOU THERE!!!

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INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE AND IMPORTANT REMINDERS to our EMPLOYEES and TRAINEES:
Warm Clothes: The winter months are coming upon us and it is important for those of us who work outside to wear clothing that is warm and to dress in layers. If you have questions regarding proper outside clothing, talk to your supervisor or VST at your site.

Illness: The cold and flu season is coming soon. Please do not come to work sick! If you do come to work sick you will be sent home. We DON”T want to share!

Site Closures: When it snows, please call your supervisor or VST to see if your site is closed. Your supervisor or VST will also do their best to get in contact with you.
Please make sure they have updated emergency contact phone numbers so they can reach you.
We strive to keep staff and trainees safe and will not put people in harm’s way. There may be site closures during the winter and it is up to you and your family to make other arrangements if we are closed and you are not able to be home alone.
Participants: If there are site closures, the Voc Rehab Director will be in contact with Kitsap ACCESS to cancel your ride to and from work.
We will also try to update the message at the office with closure information as it becomes available. As you know, ACCESS may also cancel rides to our sites due to unsafe roads.

PLEASE STAY INFORMED AND STAY SAFE!

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SAD NEWS

Cathy Richardson-Johns, board member and friend of Peninsula Services since 1985 has passed away. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Cathryn Richardson-Johns, 79, of Bremerton

Oct. 30, 1929 to Dec. 21, 2008

Cathryn Richardson-Johns passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Centerville, IA, one of four children of Dale and Verna Hockett. The family moved to Chicago where she attended Wesley Memorial nursing program, becoming a registered nurse. She met Dr. Wm. Richardson of Seattle, marrying in a double ceremony with her twin sister, Carolyn and Mike Magliola, in Chicago. The couple moved to Seattle and then to Bremerton.

Cathy was an avid musician, playing flute in the Bremerton Symphony, singing in the church choir and Puget Soundsters, and teaching flute lessons. She attended graduate school and practiced counseling, served on boards of the Symphony League and Peninsula Services and was a longtime member of Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church, DAR and PEO in Bremerton.

In 1988 Cathy married Con Johns and enjoyed 21 years with him. Her children; Bruce, Craig, Ruth, Carolyn, Bill, 12 grand children, 3 great grand children, her sister, Anne Ganzer, and three stepsons Jason, Marcus and Matt Johns survive her. Her parents, brother, twin and husband, Con, preceded her in death.

A memorial at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church will be held Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. Memorials to the charity of choice.

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PENINSULA SERVICES AWARDED 3 YEAR CARF ACCREDITION!

We have received the final results of the CARF survey and have been awarded a three year accreditation from CARF, the highest level given for rehabilitation and placement services.

A quick message from the Executive Director of Peninsula Services:

“Hey all…We did it again! We have been awarded a 3 year accreditation!! Not a small feat!Thanks to all of you who contributed to helping us achieve this goal You can be very proud of the work you do. CARF does not indiscriminately toss out 3-year accreditations. Thanks to all of you! Wow!”Jill ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Peninsula Services is accepting nominations for Board of Directors Members.  The board is comprised of volunteers dedicated to forwarding the mission of Peninsula Services and providing life enriching opportunities for persons with disabilities in Kitsap county.  If you are interested or know of someone who would be, please contact Jill Robinson, executive director.  Thank You.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ANNOUNCING THE PENINSULA SERVICES ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER!Please plan to join your co-workers for an evening of feasting and fun!When: December 10th, 2008Time: 5:00-7:30Where: The Bremerton Eagles’ Aerie 205 6th StreetRSVP: Call Andrea in the Business Office by December 1st There is no charge for employees, participants, their spouse/significant other or care-giver and children. Please do let us know how many will be attending so we can plan the food! Santa will be making an appearance, if you’ve been nice! There will be door prizes, karaoke, carols, dancing and more.HO HO HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!********************YOU ARE INVITEDCome visit us on October 29, 2008 for a HARVEST OPEN HOUSE!Our 7500 Werner Road location has undergone a facelift and we’re eager to show it off!Join us between 6 and 9 pm for some cookies and cider, meet our staff and other employees and see what we’re all about. We’d love to show you around!***********************************************Be sure to visit the employee BLOG, a place where employees of Peninsula Services can catch up on even more news, post comments and suggestions. There is a link to Peninsula Press, our page at blogspot, to the right. You will need to be a registered user and employee of Peninsula Services to post messages or comments, but anyone can go there and read it! So Please Do! Thanks!*************************************

CARF IS COMING!

The CARF accreditation survey team will be visiting the agency October 20-22, 2008. Please make them welcome as they drop by your worksite. They would enjoy chatting with you and learning how we are doing in meeting your employment needs.

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Our BOARD of DIRECTORS

We are very proud and lucky to have such a dedicated and enthusiastic Board. All volunteers, they give of their time and talents to ensure that the agency is a wonderful place to work and receive services. We thank:

Diane Graham-Vice Chairperson
Peggy Howland
Jennie Lund-Chairperson
Phyllis Merhaut-Secretary
Helene Norman-Treasurer
Penny Pinckney
Charlotte Porter
Perry Ann Porter-Brown
Claudia Young

A sad farewell to two wonderful Board Members who have passed away recently:

Cathy Richardson-Johns,whose obituary is posted above and

Fred Kela, who passed away earlier this year. His encouragement, cheerful smile and jaunty cap will all be missed. We wish his lovely wife Susan comfort in knowing how much his life meant to so many.