CHI - St. Anthony

Join the CHI St. Anthony Hospital Foundation at the Pendleton Convention Center Dec. 4–5 for the 24th annual Festival of Trees. Fostering a Love of Culinary Arts The Festival of Trees is a cherished holiday tradition for many Pendleton families, and those who attend this year's event are sure to make wonderful memories. The fun starts on Friday at 6 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres, beverages, music, a silent auction, and the opportunity to admire a variety of decorated trees. A live auction begins at 7 p.m. Return to the convention center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for kid-friendly activities and entertainment at our Family Fun Day, free of charge, thanks to a generous donation from Wildhorse Resort & Casino. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN NEED Proceeds from the 2015 Festival of Trees will benet the Pioneer Relief Nursery (PRN), a Pendleton nonprot organization that seeks to prevent child abuse and neglect through family outreach and toddler and preschool education. "Our organization makes a daily dierence for families who are in high-stress situations," says Barbara Ceniga, EdD, Executive Director of the PRN. "The proceeds from the Festival of Trees will help us remodel and expand services at our new location. We greatly appreciate the community's support." Tickets to the Festival of Trees cost $30 per person. To purchase, call 541-966-0528. Dedication and a little assistance from CHISt. Anthony Hospital helped the Pendleton High School Culinary Team achieve success at recent regional and national cooking competitions. In April 2015, the members of the Pendleton High School Culinary Team—Tanner Brown, Hailey Crosgrove, and Teare Tinhof—and their coach, Kristin Swaggart, headed to Portland, to compete in the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference. Prior to their departure, they worked with Justin Norris, their assistant coach and Executive Chef at CHISt. Anthony Hospital. Inside the hospital's kitchen, members implemented the essentials such as taste and plating. The squad also donated their time during the 2014 Festival of Trees and other CHI St. Anthony Hospital events to gain real-world experience. Their eorts paid o—the budding chefs won a gold medal and earned an invitation to the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. For three days a week, the students worked with Kristin and Justin on the national competition menu. In July, they competed against 23other teams and brought home a bronze medal. "Their wins demonstrate that if you focus and practice, you can make big things happen," Justin says. For more information about the meals Justin prepares at CHI St. Anthony Hospital's Blue Mountain Cafe, visit sahpendleton.org/patient-cafe.html. Start the Christmas Season With Us CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES /// sahpendleton.org 2

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