Partners In Care

03/12/2026

Living Well to Age Well - A Doctor’s Guide to Healthy Aging

As we age, the choices we make each day can have a meaningful impact on our long-term health and well-being. Join us for a free community education presentation with Dr. Lance Adams, MD, who will share practical habits that support healthy aging at different stages of later life. He will offer straightforward guidance for maintaining well-being and navigating common challenges many older adults experience.

📅 Wednesday, April 1, Noon – 1:00pm
📍 Wyatt Room at Partners In Care, 2611 NE Courtney Dr, Bend
🍽️ Free lunch served at 11:45am thanks to the generosity of Whispering Winds
📞 RSVP today: (541) 706-1335 or communityevents@partnersbend.org

We hope you can join us!

03/11/2026

Happy Social Services Appreciation Month! 🌟

Today, and every day, we celebrate our incredible Social Services team: our Social Workers, Grief Counselors, Spiritual Care Counselors, and Patient Resource Navigator.

These compassionate professionals walk alongside patients, families, and colleagues through moments of grief, crisis, transition, and healing. Their presence brings comfort, clarity, and hope when it’s needed most.
Thank you for the vital work you do and the humanity you bring to every interaction. We appreciate you! 💛

03/05/2026

Celebrate the Women Who Raised Us 🌷

Join Partners In Care for an elegant Mother’s Day Tea on Sunday, May 3 from 2–4 p.m. at Tetherow Resort for an afternoon filled with teas, treats, and heartfelt celebration.

🎟️ Tickets: $50 with proceeds supporting the Queen of Hearts initiative, a campaign uniting 1,000 donors giving $1,000 each to build a $1 million endowment for Hospice House, helping ensure compassionate hospice care remains available for generations to come.

✨ A beautiful way to honor the women you love while giving back to a mission that truly touches lives.

Sunday May 3, 2026 | 2 – 4 pm Tetherow Resort61240 Skyline Ranch Rd.Bend, OR 97702 Email us or call (541) 322-1291 Sunday May 3, 20262 – 4 pm Tetherow Resort61240 Skyline Ranch Rd.Bend, OR 97702 Email us or call (541) 410-3918 This event offers a memorable way to celebrate the women who raised u...

03/04/2026

Partners In Care recently had the honor of performing a Veterans Pinning Ceremony, where we recognize the bravery, sacrifice, and service of those who have worn our nation’s uniform. 🇺🇸

We’re proud to be a nationally certified 5‑Star We Honor Veterans organization, a distinction that reflects our deep commitment to providing exceptional care and recognition for veterans in our services and throughout the community.

A heartfelt thank‑you to our compassionate partners at Prestige Senior Living High Desert for standing alongside us to honor the heroes in our community.

To honor an aging veteran in your life, please reach out to our Veterans Outreach Coordinator at (541) 408-0974. We would be privileged to recognize their service. 🇺🇸

02/27/2026

Welcome to Hospice House, the only in-patient specialty hospital for hospice patients east of the Cascades. Here, advanced comfort meets heartfelt community care. Designed to support patients and their loved ones through life’s most tender moments, this space extends our commitment to serving Central Oregon with excellence, compassion, and dignity. 💛

Interested in a tour? Call us to schedule (541) 382-5882

02/25/2026

This week we’re highlighting Transitions Coordinator and certified Community Health Worker Emily Rood, whose work helps bridge patients and families with the resources they need, right where they are.

Emily serves Redmond and the surrounding rural communities with deep understanding and empathy, tailoring support to each individual’s goals and comfort level.

Swipe to see how Emily’s thoughtful approach makes a meaningful difference for those navigating serious illness and end‑of‑life decisions.

02/24/2026

Conscious Aging: The Path to Becoming a Wise Elder
Hosted by Partners In Care

Join us for a six‑week journey into what it truly means to age with intention, purpose, and empowerment. Together, we’ll explore the cultural roots of ageism and uncover the assumptions and stereotypes that shape our experience of growing older. Through reflection, dialogue, and guided practices, participants will begin stepping into the transformative role of the Wise Elder—a presence rooted in insight, compassion, and lived experience.

📅 First Session: June 17
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Dr Bend
📞 RSVP required: 541‑771‑3262

Come connect, reflect, and grow in community. 💛

02/18/2026

Introducing the Veterans Caregiver Café — coming to South County! ☕🇺🇸

Partners In Care is launching a brand‑new monthly support group designed for Veterans themselves and those caring for a Veteran. Whether you’re a spouse, family member, friend, or neighbor, this space is for you.

Our first gathering is March 19 at the La Pine Activity Center. Facilitated by our amazing team members:
• Adam – US Army Veteran & Veteran Outreach Coordinator
• Hollie – Transitions Coordinator

Questions or interested in attending? Email CommunityEvents@partnersbend.org or call 408-0974.

Join us each month to connect, share, and find support close to home.

02/12/2026

Last weekend, Partners In Care hosted Month 11 of our yearlong “A Year to Live” series based on Stephen Levine’s book. ✨

The session, led by Carla Purusa, MSFT—our Bereavement Counselor and Certified Mindfulness Instructor—focused on Wisdom & Dignity and the importance of supporting dignity throughout the aging journey. It was a powerful reminder of the heart-centered work our team at Partners In Care does every day.

We’re excited to share that a new “A Year to Live” series begins soon! This class is open to the community at large and is no cost.

📅 Orientation: March 31 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📅 New Cohort Starts: April 11 | 10 – 1 PM (meets monthly for a full year)
✨ Breakout groups included throughout the year
If you’d like to join this meaningful experience, RSVP by April 1.
📞 Call (541) 771-3262 to register with Carla.

02/11/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Partners In Care’s own Maggie Keynton! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating Maggie as the Bend Chamber Featured Emerging Talent Member of the Month! 🌟

Maggie brings warmth, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. Her dedication to community shines far beyond her role of Community Engagement & Philanthropy Coordinator at Partners In Care—from leading as board chair of Living Well with Dementia Sisters, to representing our organization at the Bend, Redmond, and Sisters chamber meetings. Maggie shows up with heart in everything she does.

We’re so proud to have her on our team. Congratulations, Maggie—you inspire us all! 💙🙌

02/10/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our Galentine’s event this past weekend in celebration of the Queen of Hearts Endowment Campaign! We had so much fun connecting with all of you in such a meaningful and fun way. Thanks to the generosity and support of those in attendance, we have reached the incredible milestone of having 330 Queens! We couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who has supported the Hospice House through this endowment. We’d also like to take a moment to thank everyone who made this event possible: our host and friends theflamingoroombend for having us and curating incredible drinks and food for everyone to enjoy, and to our raffle prize donors at Bridge 99 Brewery, BrownBag Popcorn Co. , Willamette Valley Vineyards - Estate Winery, and Maya Moon Designs . We’re leaving this Galentine’s event feeling so rooted in gratitude for all of the wonderful community members who support and love our mission. 💕

02/04/2026

Partners In Care is thrilled to celebrate Jodi Bigness, RN, who has been named to the Frontline Honors Class of 2025! This national honor recognizes her 23 years of outstanding performance, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to patients, families, and colleagues. Jodi’s achievement reflects not only her incredible work as Hospice Manager, but also the culture of excellence and teamwork that defines our entire organization.

Congratulations to Jodi! 💜