This year’s annual Epicurean fundraising event sponsored by the Friends of Lewis County Hospice was held on Sunday, May 5th at the Lowville Elks Lodge. We would like to thank all who attended, all who provided food and refreshments, and sponsors and patrons who so generously donated to this fundraiser. The Lowville Elks once again provided a delicious meal. Appetizers and/or desserts were provided by Jeb’s, Red Barn Meats, Brick Oven Inn, Awesome Country Farmhouse, Tug Hill Estates, and Divine Catering. Julie Post, Julie Harris, Teresa Hoage, Crumbs and Julie Gunn provided delicious cupcakes of all kinds. Thank you also to all who donated to both raffles (the large items and the smaller ones) – they were each a huge success.

Music was by Bill and Kassidy, which was very much enjoyed by all who attended. This is the second year they have shared their talents at this event.

And most of all thank you to the Hospice Staff who provide care and compassion to families and to hospice patients. Their heartfelt empathy and understanding eases the hardships that come with end-of-life and end-of-life care, and we are so grateful to both the staff and all who volunteer for Hospice.

At the event, Friends of Lewis County Hospice presented a donation of $125,000 to the Lewis County Health System Hospice program. Accepting the donation was Gerald Cayer, CEO of the hospital, along with Hospice staff and volunteers.

The Epicurean is FOLCH’s biggest fundraiser, and we thank all who made this such a success and hope to see everyone along with new attendees for next year’s event!