H.U.G.S.: Herr Understands Group Support
The entire staff at Herr Funeral Home and Sunset Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery are aware of the need to assist widows and widowers in adapting to their loss through a new program call H.U.G.S (Herr Understands Group Support). H.U.G.S is a social support program that offers everyone the opportunity to spend time with those who have experienced a similar loss and who can truly understand your feelings.
H.U.G.S. offers monthly luncheons with entertainment and day trips of varied interest from The Fabulous Fox Theater shows to the beautiful Dogwood/Azalea Festival in Charleston, Missouri. Overnight trips consisting of cruises and mystery trips will be scheduled, periodically, for the more adventuresome.
There are no dues associated with H.U.G.S. Members pay for their own lunches and trips. The sponsors, Herr Funeral Homes and Sunset Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, will provide the monthly entertainment and centerpieces. Attendees can rest assure there will be no sales presentations at the luncheons or events.
The purpose/mission of H.U.G.S. is to provide widowed individuals the means to become socially active again in a positive environment. Activity promotes good mental and physical health and the fellowship, alone, can assist in the healing. We are never too old to become blessed with new friends. No one should feel awkward or reluctant to become active in H.U.G.S. because those participating are widowed, too.
We welcome all widowed individuals regardless of funeral home or cemetery affiliation. For more information on how to join the H.U.G.S Program, call 618-656-3220 or 618-344-0187.
H.U.G.S. Director
Carol McCoskey
Calendar of Events
August | September | October | November
August 7, 2008 – Thursday
H.U.G.S. Luncheon – 11:30 A.M.
G C Cuisine & Crystal Garden
Cost: $12.00
Entertainment: Bob Ellison & Charla
Reservations by August 4, 2008
August 13, 2008 – Wednesday
Museum of Transportation
Lunch at Growler’s Pub
Cost: $44.00
According to the Smithsonian Institute,
The Museum of Transportation in West St. Louis houses “…one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the world.” Our private tour will include some passenger rail cars not open to the general public. Following our tour we will go to quaint Growler’s Pub to have lunch. Payment required by August 7, 2008. Depart Ramada Inn in Fairview Heights @8:15 a.m. and Sunset Hill F.H. @ 8:45 a.m.
September 4, 2008 – Thursday
H.U.G.S. Luncheon – 11:30 A.M.
G.C. Cuisine and Crystal Garden
Cost: $12.00
Entertainment: Wayne Scannell
Reservations by Sept. 1, 2008
September 10, 2008 – Wednesday
Lumiere Place in St. Louis
Cost: $29.00
The television commercials for this new casino have been most impressive, so we need to go check it out. Although there are several restaurants within Lumiere Place, we will be lunching at the popular Kitchen Buffet and Bistro. Everyone is required to provide a valid picture I.D., in order to be allowed admittance. There are no exceptions. We will depart Sunset Hill Funeral Home at 9:00 a.m. and the Ramada Inn in Fairview Heights (rear lot) at 9:30 a.m. Payment required by September 4th.
October 2, 2008 – Thursday
H.U.G.S. Luncheon – 11:30 A.M.
G.C. Cuisine and Crystal Garden
Cost $12.00
Entertainment: Collinsville High School Jazz Band
Reservations by Sept. 29, 2008
October 15, 2008 – Wednesday
Tiger Sanctuary and Winery
Cost: $52.00
The fall colors should be peaking when we visit the Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary located in the rolling hills of Ste. Genevieve County. Following a short tour of the sanctuary, we will enjoy lunch at the Tiger Ridge Restaurant. A short drive thru the countryside will take us to Crown Valley Winery. There we will see how modern technology has spoiled the fun of making wine the old fashioned way – stompin’ grapes! A step on guide will give us an informative tour thru the vineyards and then we’ll go back to the winery to do some wine sampling. Payment required by Sept. 18th. Depart Sunset Hill Funeral Home at 8:30 a.m. and the Ramada Inn in Fairview (rear lot) at 9:00 a.m.
November 6, 2008 – Thursday
H.U.G.S. Luncheon – 11:30 A.M.
G.C. Cuisine and Crystal Garden
Cost: $12.00
Entertainment: Cindy Minor
Reservations by Nov. 3, 2008
November 12, 2008 – Wednesday
The Sheldon & Restaurant F15teen
Cost: $52.00
Tim Schall will perform the wonderful music of Richard Rodgers at this “Coffee Series” morning concert. And for all you baseball fans, lunch will follow at the restaurant of ex-Cards player and current Cubs player Jim Edmunds. Depart Sunset Hill at 8:30 a.m. and Ramada Inn in Fairview at 9:00. Payment required by October 10th.
For Your Information:
Reservations for luncheons and/or trips call (618) 656-3220 or 344-0187
Email: carolm@sunsethillcemetery.com
Please make checks payable to H.U.G.S. and mail them to Sunset Hill Funeral Home, Attn: Carol McCoskey, 50 Fountain Drive, Glen Carbon, Il. 62034.
Trip refunds may be subject to some restrictions. Because G C Cuisine requires all luncheon reservations be honored with payment, we ask your cooperation in this matter.
H.U.G.S. is for your enjoyment and we welcome your input. If you have any suggestions for day trips and/or entertainment for the monthly luncheons, please contact us.
H.U.G.S. goal is not just to meet your needs and expectations, but to surpass them!
Collinsville IL: 501 W. Main St.,
Collinsville, IL - (618) 344-0187
Caseyville, IL: 300 W. Lincoln, Caseyville, IL - (618) 344-1151
Glen Carbon IL (Sunset Hill): 50 Fountain Drive at Rt. 157 - (618) 656-3220
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