Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its revamped, in-person education series this year. For the past 17 years, Partners In Care has been providing no-cost community education on a myriad of topics such as preparing for end of life, facing a serious illness, and caregiver tips and resources.
The first community education class of 2025 “Script Your Future: Why You Need an Estate Plan” is February 5 from 12-1pm in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Community members will learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives — and their importance. The experts speaking have years of experience guiding people on this topic and will address questions such as: I have a will, is that enough? What should be included in my plan? How do taxes factor into my plan? What is the best timetable for charitable giving?
Trent W Oki, CFP, ChFC, Mark Schang, CFP, CRPC, and Jeff Patterson, LL.M, join Partners In Care for this event to answer community members’ questions and provide free guidance on estate planning. Touchmark at Pilot Butte will be catering a free, light lunch for attendees.
“The community education series at Partners In Care demonstrates our continued commitment to cultivating a culture of holistic wellness in Central Oregon. By partnering with local organizations and experts, we hope to provide the information and resources necessary for an enriched and meaningful life,” said Simeon Rose, Partners In Care community relations specialist.
Community Education classes will be offered quarterly, with different topics being presented May 7, August 6, and November 5. Future classes will be shared on the Partners In Care website at partnersbend.org/community-education.
RSVPs are encouraged. Call 541-706-1335 or email communityevents@partnersbend.org to RSVP.
In addition to community education classes, Partners In Care is offering an in-person Caregiver Café starting February 11 from 11am-12pm and occurring the second Tuesday of each month following. Those caring for a loved one, friend, neighbor, or anyone acting as a caregiver can come together in a support group of other caregivers to share ideas, navigate challenges, and simply meet others in a similar situation, all in a safe, supportive environment at Partners In Care. More information and RSVP details can be found at partnersbend.org/event/caregiver-cafe.
About Partners In Care:
Partners In Care is a local, independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving a 10,000 square mile region of Central Oregon. It is now the leading provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care in the region, with over 200 staff members and nearly 200 volunteers. In addition to community Hospice care in homes, facilities, and Hospice House, Partners In Care also provides: Home Health in the patient’s home or care facility; Palliative Care symptom management and support; a non-medical case management program called Transitions; and Grief Support for adults and children experiencing a loss.
Partners In Care has achieved a five-star hospice and home health rating from patient and family surveys through CMS in 2024. The nonprofit is also a five-star We Honor Veterans national hospice partner (one of only three in the whole state of Oregon), selected by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization as a leader in caring for veterans’ unique needs at end of life. Partners In Care was also chosen by the Central Oregon community as the Bend Bulletin’s ‘Best of Bend’ hospice for 2024.
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