At the 2005 Volunteer Recognition Celebration, held at Strathmore Hall, county councilmember Nancy Floreen thanks volunteers for their service.

Montgomery Hospice CEO Ann Mitchell asks volunteers serving as board members to stand and be recognized.

After lunch, volunteer coordinator Karen Nicholson leads volunteers into the new Strathmore Hall performing arts center for a special tour.

Volunteers get a rare look at the performing arts center, including backstage.

Board of Directors chair Suzanne Firstenberg thanks volunteers for their service at the 2004 Volunteer Recognition celebration, held at Montgomery Hospice's new offices. Balloons and good food and make for a festive atmosphere. Testimonials from staff praising volunteers decorate the walls.

Karen Kauminski, Mary Rosuold, Monica Escalante, Carole Schreiber and Lois Liggette at the 2003 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration, held at Manor Country Club.

Volunteer Yara Coelho sets a soothing mood with her harp at the 2003 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration.

Valerie Pabst, Maxine Counihan and Pat Hays help themselves to the delicious buffet lunch.

Massages are volunteers' relaxing reward for all that they do.