Author: pwoodsum

 

By Janiva Toler

 

 
 
 

1. Christian Science Nurses training

 
The Christian Science Nurses Training School began a CSNA I class on January 6th. Our second CSNA I class starts in August. Here is a link to our full schedule of classes.
 

2. Paradigm Properties

 
The BA is pleased to welcome Paradigm Properties as the new management company for our Facilities Department. We look forward to working with them! 
 

3. Vegan menu

 
A shout out to Chef Mark for his expanded menu of vegan dishes. We’ve always had vegetarian options at each meal. Now many of our vegetarian selections are vegan. The favorite from last week was spinach and cheese enchiladas with cilantro-lime rice and refried beans, and of course salsa and guac. 
 

4. Mild winter

 
No snow has been good news! We’ve had a couple of significant snowfalls this winter, but intermittent warm weather has melted it all. We love the beautiful snow, but it is great to be able to be out of doors on campus during the middle of winter.
 

5. Power of Attorney

 
Everyone should have a Power of Attorney for Health Care (Health Care Proxy). To get you started, check out this information on our website including a sample document with language suited for those choosing Christian Science nursing as an option. Also, Leslie Connery (with title) mentioned in a recent webinar on Medicare that you could email legalinfo@csps.com and request to talk to someone about language appropriate for Christian Scientists in an advance directive such as a Health Care Proxy. 

What I’m reading this month:  Peter Henniker-Heaton Man of Joy by Kim M.  Schuette 

 

What I’m listening to:  Let There Be Peace On Earth | Rise Up Junior Choir 

 

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It is such a privilege to work at the BA along with the many spiritually minded individuals that support this organization. It is an unusual and challenging time and yet every day I see more joy, kindness, creativity, and resilience expressed across the campus. And there is such gratitude and support from our Field. Our hearts have been touched by the donations, gifts, and loving notes that arrive at the BA. We are so blessed.

5 things you should know about the BA in September

Our active Christian Science nursing services. We are grateful that we continue to be able to admit patients at the BA and to respond to calls for the Visiting Service while staying in compliance with guidelines and restrictions for Brookline and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

CSNAIII – (Advanced Christian Science Nursing Arts) started on September 1st. For five weeks Christian Science nurses from California, Missouri, and New Jersey (along with those from the BA) will call the BA home while they participate in the classroom portion of this course. With social guidance and ongoing restrictions in place for Massachusetts, we have needed to be creative and flexible as we set up classroom space. With desks 6 feet apart, we are using the Living Room (below the Chapel) in the Original Building for classroom sessions.

#HALFMYDAF  
Through these challenging times, it is rewarding to see the increase in charity and giving back, especially for nonprofits. And this is a time when nonprofits especially can use the added support. The #HALFMYDAF movement caught our attention because over $120 billion is sitting in Donor Advised Funds* and community foundations. A *Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible and tax-efficient way to give to your favorite charities. A DAF is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. These accounts may be held at an investment firm like Fidelity Charitable or a community foundation.

Restoring the portrait of Mrs. Eddy – So many BA Friends have been checking in on the progress of the restoration of Mrs. Eddy’s portrait that hung in the Reception Room at the BA for many years. The latest update is that the canvas has been cleaned and next week the portrait goes to the framer. And it should be ready to hang in October. We welcome your gifts to finish this wonderful project.

CSNA Graduation is virtual in 2020 – We will be celebrating online this year rather than meeting together in the Chapel for Graduation. Current guidelines do not allow us to gather in one place for our traditional Christian Science Nursing Arts graduation. We will be online with all the graduates and our keynote speaker in November. We will be announcing the exact date in the coming week.

 AND

 I’m reading in September – With Gratitude – The Power of a Thank You Note by Jennifer Richwine

 I’m listening to – A Psalm for you –a new children’s video from TMCYouth

 

The post Janiva's Post first appeared on chbenevolent.org.

It is such a privilege to work at the BA along with the many spiritually minded individuals that support this organization. It is an unusual and challenging time and yet every day I see more joy, kindness, creativity, and resilience expressed across the campus. And there is such gratitude and support from our Field. Our hearts have been touched by the donations, gifts, and loving notes that arrive at the BA. We are so blessed.

5 things you should know about the BA in September

Our active Christian Science nursing services. We are grateful that we continue to be able to admit patients at the BA and to respond to calls for the Visiting Service while staying in compliance with guidelines and restrictions for Brookline and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

CSNAIII – (Advanced Christian Science Nursing Arts) started on September 1st. For five weeks Christian Science nurses from California, Missouri, and New Jersey (along with those from the BA) will call the BA home while they participate in the classroom portion of this course. With social guidance and ongoing restrictions in place for Massachusetts, we have needed to be creative and flexible as we set up classroom space. With desks 6 feet apart, we are using the Living Room (below the Chapel) in the Original Building for classroom sessions.

#HALFMYDAF  
Through these challenging times, it is rewarding to see the increase in charity and giving back, especially for nonprofits. And this is a time when nonprofits especially can use the added support. The #HALFMYDAF movement caught our attention because over $120 billion is sitting in Donor Advised Funds* and community foundations. A *Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible and tax-efficient way to give to your favorite charities. A DAF is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. These accounts may be held at an investment firm like Fidelity Charitable or a community foundation.

Restoring the portrait of Mrs. Eddy – So many BA Friends have been checking in on the progress of the restoration of Mrs. Eddy’s portrait that hung in the Reception Room at the BA for many years. The latest update is that the canvas has been cleaned and next week the portrait goes to the framer. And it should be ready to hang in October. We welcome your gifts to finish this wonderful project.

CSNA Graduation is virtual in 2020 – We will be celebrating online this year rather than meeting together in the Chapel for Graduation. Current guidelines do not allow us to gather in one place for our traditional Christian Science Nursing Arts graduation. We will be online with all the graduates and our keynote speaker in November. We will be announcing the exact date in the coming week.

 AND

 I’m reading in September – With Gratitude – The Power of a Thank You Note by Jennifer Richwine

 I’m listening to – A Psalm for you –a new children’s video from TMCYouth

 

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