FIVE WISHES IN-SERVICE
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, 10-11:30 p.m. 2731 Wetmore Avenue, Everett
Learn about the Five Wishes document, which is a way to help people talk about and plan for care at the end of life and how they want to be treated if they are unable to speak for themselves. To register for the free educatinal event on Five Wishes call 425-261-4808.
SPECIAL EVENTS
CRUZIN’ TO COLBY: Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-26, 2008, downtown Everett
Hosted by the Seattle Rod-Tiques. Enjoy the Show-n-Shine and Sock Hop. Proceeds benefit Providence Hospice and Camp Fire. Information: www.cruzintocolby.com
ANGEL RIDE FOR HOSPICE: July 2008, starting at Toby Magee’s in Everett
80-mile motorcycle ride & poker run. 11 a.m. buffet with ride starting at noon. Information: 425-261-4859.
RC RACE-OFF: July 2008, sponsored by Thrasher’s Corner Pub
Annual remote control car race, benefits the Standing Together pediatric bereavement program. BBQ hamburgers, hot dogs, and oysters. Entertainment includes music and gold fish races. Information: 425- 481-0211.
BRUNCH BY THE BAY: October 2008, hosted by Anthony’s Woodfire Grill
This annual Sunday Champagne Brunch and Auction supports the Carousel Program — pediatric hospice, home care, bereavement services, and Camp Erin. Information: 425-261-4859.
BEREAVEMENT PROGRAMS
THE NEWLY BEREAVED WORKSHOP:
Every third Thursday of month, 6-7:30, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett.
An introduction to understanding the grief process will include discussion by professional counselors on what to expect in grief, different styles of grieving, how grief affects families and how the Providence Hospice Bereavement Department can help. Free of charge. Information: (425) 261-4807
ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
SAFE PASSAGES — General loss support group (6 weeks)
LEGACIES — Support group for adult women who have lost their mother (six weeks)
MEN GRIEVE TOO — Support group designed for those who have experienced a loss
SOUL SURVIVORS — Support group for those who have lost a spouse (six weeks)
Please contact 425-261-4807 for dates and times.
YOUTH GRIEF SUPPORT
STANDING TOGETHER FOR KIDS AND TEENS
1st Saturday of month, noon to 2 p.m.
Support and education for children 6 to 17 who have lost a loved one. Pizza lunch is provided. No fee for service. Registration required, call 425-261-4771.
CAMP ERIN: Summer 2008
A bereavement camp for kids & teens ages 6-17. No fee to attend camp, however, qualification and registration is required. Information: 425-261-4771.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
3rd Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. and the 1st Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact 425-261-4808
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Informational meetings will be held in early 2008. Please contact 425-261-4808 for dates and times.
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