Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Keys of Life Dueling Piano Event

Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio is bringing back the popular Keys of Life dueling piano event with a theme of “Back to the 80s.” The community favorite will feature an adult evening of music food, beverages, raffles, and singalongs with the Cleveland Keys, while celebrating the 40th anniversary of the not-for-profit hospice serving the central Ohio community. 

The event will be held Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Bryn Du Field House (537 Jones Rd., Granville, Ohio 43023). Doors open at 5:30 pm, and entertainment begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $50 per person, and drink tickets are $5 per person. Tickets will be on sale beginning Aug. 1.  

Net proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio patient care and services. Founded in 1982, the not-for-profit hospice provides superior care and superior services to anyone in the community facing a life-limiting illness or injury, regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio provides grief support at no cost to anyone in the community.  

“Since 1982, we have continued to focus on providing superior care and superior services to the patients and families we have been honored and privileged to serve, regardless of complexity of care or ability to pay,” said Stacy Geller, vice president of Philanthropic Development at Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio. “As we reflect on the past 40 years, we look forward to serving the community for the next 40 years. We are grateful to the members of the community and community partnerships for their support of our mission.”  

Early sponsors of the Keys of Life event include Bud Light Next, First Federal Savings of Newark, Licking Memorial Hospital, Matesich Distributing, Park National Bank, The Energy Cooperative, Coolidge Wall, and The Granville Investment Group. Other sponsorships continue to be available. 

“Community partnerships have been important in sustaining the mission of Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio throughout its 40-year history,” Geller said. “We’re grateful to our sponsors for their support of our mission and the Keys of Life event.”  

For more information, please visit: www.HospiceofCentralOhio.org/Keys2022 or call 740.788.1503.   

Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice, has provided a holistic, community-based approach to hospice care since 1982. With locations in Newark, Columbus, Lancaster and Zanesville, the not-for-profit organization serves 13 counties in central Ohio and is dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses. In addition, two inpatient care centers at Licking Memorial Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are available for symptom management.