HOSPICE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE

Spring, 2009

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut offers grief-support groups open to anyone in the public grieving the loss of a loved one. Groups will discuss the ongoing tasks of adjusting to a new way of life and learning effective ways to cope with the stress of loss. These meetings are held in a variety of locations throughout Southeastern Connecticut and new groups are always being scheduled. All are free of charge. Pre-registration is required as schedule is subject to change: please call 848-5699.

Parents Grieving the Loss of an Adult Child (Paula Oberg)
Day/Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dates: April 14, May 12, June 9, 2009
Location: Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, Norwich CT

Grieving the Loss of a Spouse/Partner (Cathy McCarthy)
Day/Time: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2009
Location: L&M Hospital, Conference Room 3, New London CT
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Elizabeth Palmieri)
Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5 & 12, 2009
Location: Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, Norwich CT

Seniors (60+) Grieving the Loss of a Loved One (Carol Thompson)
East Lyme/Niantic Area
Day/Time: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Dates: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14 & 21, 2009
Location: East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Rd., Niantic CT (739-5859)

Stepping Stones (Ongoing social support for those who have lost their spouse or partner)
Day/Time: Every second Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Dates: April 8, May 13, June 10, 2009
Location: Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, Norwich, CT
Also meets twice monthly off-site for social outings

Adults Grieving the Loss of a Parent (Sherry Filiatreault)
Day/Time: Mondays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dates: To be announced
Location: Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, Norwich, CT

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide (Paula Oberg)
Day/Time: Every 2nd Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dates: April 9, May 14, June 11, 2009
Location: Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, Norwich, CT

Expressive Arts for Adults Grieving the Loss of a Loved One (Marcelyn Dallis-Jones)
Please note NEW TIME Day/Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Dates: April 1 & 15, May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17, 2009
Location: Art Works Studio, 49 Church St., Norwich CT (860) 889-2413

Expressive Arts Group for Grieving Children (Marcelyn Dallis-Jones)
**Please call ahead to confirm that teen group is meeting
Day/Time: Mondays, 5:00– 6:30 p.m.
(For children, age 5 – 11)
Dates: Weekly, ongoing (except Monday holidays)
Location: Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, Norwich, CT

Day/Time: Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
(For teens, age 12 – 18)
** Dates: Weekly, ongoing (except Monday holidays)
Location: Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, Norwich CT
Call directly to pre-register and get schedule (889-2413)

Caregiver Support Groups (Sponsored by Hospice Southeastern Connecticut)
Mystic/Groton Area (Jessica Sellins)
Day/Time: Every 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dates: April 15, May 20, June 17, 2009
Location: Mystic Noank Library, 40 Library St., Mystic Norwich Area
(Cyndia Shook) Day/Time: Every 1st Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dates: April 2, May 7, June 4, 2009
Location: Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, Norwich, CT