Gaston Hospice Events: August 2010
Who Will Make Medical Decisions for You if You Cannot?
Gaston Hospice is now offering free advance directive clinics to discuss living wills, health care powers of attorney and the new MOST form, Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment. A medical social worker will explain these forms and help you complete them and then notarize them. These clinics can be offered off-site at an office or church.
Sessions will be offered the first Thursday of every month from 11:30 until 1:00 (August 5) and the third Thursday from 4:00 until 5:30 (August 19).
For more information, contact Cindy Harry at (704) 861-8405.
Reiki Healing Circle
Reiki is an energy-based healing technique used for stress reduction and relaxation. Reiki can aid the healing process on both the physical and the mental/emotional levels. Reiki is currently being used as a complimentary therapy in hospitals and hospices throughout the world, including Gaston Memorial and the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Gaston Hospice is sponsoring a Reiki healing circle at the Robin Johnson House in conjunction with Reiki Education, Inc., a 501C3, non-profit organization. The healing circle is open to the public. For more information on Reiki, visit www.ReikiEducation.org.
Fourth Thursday of every month (August 26)
7:00-8:30 p.m.
5005 Shepherd's Way Drive
Dallas, NC
New Hope Counseling Center
for Grief and Loss
The following GRIEF CLASSES and SUPPORT GROUPS are offered to the public on an ongoing basis. (For some events pre-registration is required and there may be a $10 fee). Call the Gaston Hospice office for more information on any of these events at (704) 861-8405.
Understanding Grief after Loss
A one-time class for bereaved who want to understand the grief process and how to live through it. Opportunity for follow-up sessions within the month following your class may be scheduled based on the requests of attendants. ($10)
Saturday, August 14
10:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Gaston Hospice office
258 E. Garrison Blvd.
Water Tower Place
Gastonia
The Compassionate Friends - Death of a Child (any age) Support Group, Local Chapter
A monthly support group for people who have lost a child. For more information, call Rose and John (704) 865-7229.
Tuesday, August 3
7:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
1621 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia
CLASS - Coping with Life as a Suicide Survivor
A support group for survivors of suicide deaths. Meets the second Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday, August 10
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Southminster Presbyterian Church
1401 Hoffman Rd. Gastonia
Alzheimer's Support Group
A monthly support group for people who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia. Sponsored by Gaston Hospice and the Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Tuesday, August 25
7:00 p.m
Gaston Hospice office
258 E. Garrison Blvd.
Water Tower Place
Gastonia
Widowed Person's Lunch Bunch
A monthly support group for people who have lost a spouse.
Wednesday, August 25
11:30 a.m.
Greg's Family Restaurant
125 N. Main St.
Lowell
Fresh Start Widowed of the Greater Gaston Area
Meets the second Saturday and the third Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. For more information, call Shirley at (704) 865-5663.
Saturday, August 7, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 6:00 p.m.
NOW TAKING REGISTRATION FOR:
Death of a Parent for Adults
Saturday, October 2
10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Gaston Hospice office
Death of a Spouse Support Group
A five-week support group. To register, call Marianne Knapp at (704) 861-8405.
Time and day will be determined by group.
Anger Management
Anger is a common response to grief. This is a three-hour seminar for those who have lost a loved one. Date and time to be determined. Call Ann Moss at (704) 861-8405 for more information.
Patchwork Memories
A five-week class to help grieving people create heirloom pieces from their loved ones' clothing. Volunteer seamstresses will be on hand to help you create heirloom pieces from your loved ones' favorite dress shirts, T-shirts, ties, dresses, robes, uniforms or anything that can be cut and sewn together. This is the tenth year for the return of this popular quilting class. In previous years, class members have made pillows, duvet covers, lap quilts, full-sized bed quilts and wall hangings. Registration required, call Adrian at (704) 861-8405.
Thursdays in September, 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
5:30 - 7:30
The Great Escape at the Great Wolf Lodge
A family focused weekend retreat for grieving families. Gaston Hospice is excited to present this unique opportunity for grieving families who have children ages 7 and older. Participants will learn coping skills for grief while experiencing a time of bonding, family time and fun. There is limited space available, so call to register early. A refundable $100 deposit is required, but will be returned at the event. Call Chemarra or Marianne at 704.861.8405.
Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19.
Scrapbook Memories Workshop
The Scrapbook Memories workshop provides a powerful and moving experience. Our goal is to create safe, healing place where families can remember their loved ones, and review their lives, through pictures and words. With the help of staff experienced in scrapbooking, participants will cut, paste, write and mold their memories into book form. We encourage families to come to the workshop together (all ages) asking each one to bring his/her own ideas to the work. Registration is required. Call Marianne at (704) 861-8405.
Saturday, October 9
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Silver and Gold Occasions: A Holiday Grief Seminar
Don't let the holidays sneak up on you! Grief on regular days is hard enough. Learn how to help your family cope with the holidays when someone you love will be missing this year. Lunch will follow the seminar for a cost of $10 per person. Space will be limited, so register your family at (704) 861-8405.
Saturday, November 13
9;00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Catawba Heights Baptist Church
Belmont