Skiff invites area women to ‘make a difference’

Special to Daily News September marks the one-year anniversary of the Women’s Foundation for Health, a philanthropy group at Skiff Medical Center. “Our community is filled with women who want to make a difference - but whose family and work obligations have their calendars full to bursting,” Bruce Hoffmeier, President of the Skiff Health Foundation, said. “That’s why we started the Women’s Foundation for Health. Women want to be strong leaders and philanthropists.” Involvement with the group requires “surprisingly little,” Hoffmeier said. Members are asked to contribute $250 annually, which covers attendance at four annual events, including luncheons and after-work social gatherings. At these events, women are able to network, converse and enjoy various presentations tailored to their interests. The next event will be Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Sugar Grove Winery, 6602 Ginger Ave., Newton. Those in attendance will enjoy wine and refreshments and nurse practitioner Melissa Pearson will give a presentation on massage therapy. Participants will get the opportunity to meet new Skiff CEO Kris Baumgart and his wife, Sandy. Attendance for this event is free to those who want to preview the organization and see if they’re interested in becoming members. Call 791-4887 for more information. In its first year, the group had more than 30 members and raised $8,000.