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H.U.G.S.: Herr Understands Group Support

Events Calendar

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

December | January | February
March | April | May

December 14, 2007 – Friday
The Old Spaghetti Factory and
Powell Hall - “Holiday Songbook”
Cost: $62.00
This trip is a “Waiting List” only.
Contact Carol McCoskey at 656-3220 for details. The bus will depart the rear parking lot of the Ramada Inn, Fairview Heights at 10:00 a.m. and Sunset Hill Funeral Home at 10:40 a.m.

January 3, 2008 - Thursday
H.U.G.S. Luncheon – 11:30 A.M.
G C Cuisine & Crystal Garden
Cost: $12.00
Entertainment: Bob Tyler
Reservations by Dec. 29th.

January 10, 2008 – Thursday
Holiday Inn Dinner Theatre
Lucy Loves Ricky
Cost: $47.00
The best way to beat those winter blues is to laugh, and there will be plenty of laughs when we hear Lucy doing some
“splaining” to Ricky! A four course meal will alternate with the four acts of a
very entertaining show. Members of the audience will be assigned Oscar winning roles! Payment will be required by Dec. 17th. The bus will depart the rear parking lot of the Ramada Inn, Fairview Heights at 10:00 a.m. and Sunset Hill Funeral Home at 10:40 a.m.

February 7, 2008 - Thursday
H.U.G.S. Luncheon – 11:30 A.M.
G C Cuisine & Crystal Garden
Cost: $12.00
Entertainment: E L V I S!!!
Reservations needed by Feb. 4th.

February 14, 2008 – Thursday
Edwardsville Country Club and
Michael Feinstein Concert
Cost: $74.00
Perish the thought that we spend this
Valentine’s Day at home! We will enjoy a lovely dinner at the Edwardsville Country Club and then travel to the Touhill Performing Arts Center in St. Louis for a performance by an extremely talented sweetheart, Michael Feinstein.
Michael is widely recognized as one of the foremost experts and interpreters of George Gershwin’s music and has also become an unparalled interpreter of music legends such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. The bus will depart the rear parking lot of the Ramada Inn in Fairview Heights at 4:15 p.m. and Sunset Hill Funeral Home at 4:50 p.m. Space limited to the first 52 paid reservations by Jan. 3rd.

March 6, 2008 – Thursday
H.U.G.S. Luncheon – 11:30 A.M.
G C Cuisine & Crystal Garden
Cost: $12.00
Entertainment: Debra Donze
Reservations by March 3rd.

March 13, 2008 – Thursday
The Tapestry Room and MORE!!
Cost: $35.00
There is a quaint little restaurant in Lebanon, Illinois that warrants a visit from HUGS. Attendees will have a choice of Fresh Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast OR a pulled Barbequed Pork Sandwich with Pasta Salad or French Fries OR Chicken Salad on a Croissant with Fresh Seasonal Fruit.

A slice of homemade chocolate or coconut cream pie will complete the meal. Following lunch, we will travel to O’Fallon to the home of Retired Colonel
Jack Moelmann and have the pleasure of listening to a delightful organ concert. Jack started in music at the age of 8 and has been featured on “CBS Evening News” with Walter Cronkite and “Good Morning America.” Space limited to the first 48 paid reservations by Feb. 28th. The bus will depart Sunset Hill Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. and the rear parking lot of the Ramada Inn in Fairview Heights at 10:30 a.m.

April 3, 2008 – Thursday
H.U.G.S. Luncheon – 11:30 A.M.
G C Cuisine & Crystal Garden
Cost: $12.00
Entertainment: Collinsville Jazz Band
Reservations needed by March 31st.

April 17, 2008 – Thursday
Dogwood/Azalea Festival and
Lambert’s Café in Sikeston, Mo.
Cost: $60.00
If you have never been to Charleston, Mo. to see the azaleas and dogwoods in bloom, then this trip is a must for you. The colors are truly magnificent plus who would want to miss out dining at Lambert’s?! The day will consist of a box lunch at the park; a guided tour of the azalea/dogwood route thru town; a stop at the Molly French Garden Club for geraniums; the Home and Garden Tour, and an early dinner at Lambert’s. The bus will depart Sunset Hill Funeral Home at 8:00 a.m. and the rear parking lot of the Ramada Inn, Fairview Heights at 8:30 a.m. Space limited to the first 52 paid reservations.

May 1, 2008 – Thursday
H.U.G.S. Luncheon – 11:30 A.M.
G C Cuisine & Crystal Garden
Cost: $12.00
Entertainment: Anita Rosamond
Reservations needed by April 28th.

May 18, 2008 – Sunday
“Jersey Boys” at The Fox Theatre
Cost: $75.00
Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, this is one performance that will have you dancing in your seat! This is a great musical that tells the story about Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Due to explicit language and subject matter, there is a Content Advisory posted for this show. Our seats will be located on the ground floor. We will depart the rear parking lot of the Ramada Inn, Fairview Heights at 12:15 p.m. and Sunset Hill Funeral Home at 12:45 p.m. Space limited to the first 53 paid reservations by April 16th.

For Your Information:

Reservations for luncheons and/or trips call (618) 656-3220 or 344-0187
Email: carolm@sunsethillcemetery.com

Please make trip checks payable to H.U.G.S. and mail them to Sunset Hill Funeral Home, Attn: Carol McCoskey 50 Fountain Drive @157, Glen Carbon, Il. 62034.

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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