Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show - Wednesday, April 21, 2010
                                                                                  
For about ten years, the AFF has sponsored a luncheon and fashion show in the spring. This event is held at The Hotel Hershey® and includes a lovely lunch and the opportunity to visit with friends and view the latest fashions from local stores. The Luncheon has become a major fundraiser and an equally important opportunity for social exchange between our membership and the community.

Please click on the link to see information about sponsorship levels for 2010.

Fall Coffee - September 18, 2009
This event serves  as the "kick-off" event of the academic year and provides a social opportunity for old and new members to come together.

Peace Tree - November 20, 2009
Each fall the AFF sponsors a special project, The Peace Tree. It was established in 1988 to provide a special way to say, "I'm thinking of you." Over the years, it has become a symbol of joy and giving - a custom to honor and celebrate the life of a loved one or friend with a light on The Peace Tree. Each person so honored receives an announcement by mail that a light has been sponsored in his or her name. The Peace Tree is lit through the new year.
On November 20, 2009, we will gather together with members of our organization, medical and graduate faculty, staff, students, patients and their family members, and guests from the community, for a special program acknowledging the sponsored names and showcasing local talent. Tax deductible contributions to The Peace Tree are returned as gifts to the Medical Center supporting and promoting medical education, research, clinical care, and scholarship by The Association of Faculty and Friends.

Palliative Care Initiative
The Association of Faculty and Friends has supported palliative care at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and within the local community for over ten years.  AFF members who volunteer to serve on the palliative care committee donate their time and energy in a number of ways.
AFF members who have undergone the accredited training for palliative care visitation and also the volunteer training for the hospital visit in-patients at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

"Culinary Classics"  is a collection of recipes and stories shared by the medical center community and the AFF membership. To order a copy of the "Culinary Classics" cookbook, which is one of a kind and  a true collective item, please call 571-7488. The cost is only $25. The book can be picked up or delivered (within a  certain radius), or can be shipped for $4.95 extra. All proceeds benefit Palliative Care at the Hershey Medical Center.

Click on the link below to find out more about the Palliative Care Initiative.
 programs/Palliative Care info.pdf   

Activities and Outings will be held from September to April. Dates and details will be announced in Housecall, which is the AFF newsletter. It is published about 9 times a year and mailed or emailed to all members.

Getting To Know You (GTKY) Luncheons will be held on the third Tuesday of every month at area restaurants. This provides an opportunity to meet new AFF members and renew old friendships. Interested participants will receive a telephone call or e-mail each month to provide the location and confirm your participation for that month.

Book Group will be held on the first Thursday of the month from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm. Location of the meeting and the title of the book will be announced in Housecall.

Bridge Group will be held on the third Monday of the month from 10am-1pm. Look for the location in the monthly issue of Housecall.

Gourmet Group meets monthly to provide an opportunity to socialize and share delectable delights. They call themselves "Winers and Diners." If you are interested in becoming a part of this activity, look for information in the newsletter.

Informational Programs are held from time to time to share information of interest to our members. In the past, the subjects covered included holiday desserts, caring for aging relatives, palliative care, the Children's Garden, and Lion Care. Look for information regarding subject, date, time and location in the newsletter.

Follow this link for more information on AFF programs and committees.