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Bridges of Hope
This support group is intended to help anyone working through grief resulting from the death of a loved one.
Bridges of Hope will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m; Tuesdays mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris. The content is the same on Monday and Tuesday each week.
Session 1: February 18-19…… Overview of Grief and the Process of Grieving
Session 2: February 25-26…… Moving through Grief
Session 3: March 4-5…………… Feelings: Identifying and Dealing with Them
Session 4: March 11-12 ………. Impact of Loss and Grief
Session 5: March 18-19 ………. Coping and Strength
Session 6: March 25-26 ………. Hope and Healing
Rose Murphy, Grief Care Coordinator will be the facilitator
Each session will include information and education on some of the primary stressors associated with the death of a loved one. Content will be the same on Monday and Tuesday each week. Attend at the most convenient time. Sessions will last 1.5 hours and include a break. There will be time for questions and discussion. Dress informally/comfortably.
To registrar, please contact Pedersen Funeral Home at 320-589-3220. You are welcome to attend any or all sessions even if you did not register.
Experiencing life as a widow/widower
As the new year begins, you are invited to join in an opportunity to visit with old friends and meet new ones who are also experiencing life as a widow/widower. Please join us for lunch at 12:00 noon on the following Sundays in the basement of Old Number 1 in Morris. Lunch will be on your own, ordering off the menu.
Sunday, January 13
Sunday, February 10
Sunday, March 10
Sunday, April 7
Sunday, May 5
Sunday, June 2
Sunday, July 7
Sunday, August 4
Sunday, September 15
Sunday, October 13
Sunday, November 10
Sunday, December 8
There is an elevator near the front door of Old Number 1. In case of inclement weather, please listen to KMRS/KKOK for cancellation notices.
As we visit during lunch and get to know each other, perhaps we can plan other adventures!
Feel free to invite other widows/widowers to join us; all are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Rose at 320-589-2817.