View events by type: Annual Pediatric Luncheon Join us at our annual Pediatric Luncheon and help us make a difference in the lives of children in our community. This year's luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008, 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. Learn more... Five Wishes Presentations Five Wishes® is a simple, legal planning tool designed to help you and your family address and document your medical, emotional and spiritual preferences for end-of-life care. Providence Hospice of Seattle offers Five Wishes seminars to the community at no charge. Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Providence Mount St. Vincent (4831 35th Ave SW, Seattle 98126) For more information about Five Wishes presentations, contact 206-749-7759.
Caregiver Training and Support
Caregiving at Life's End
Free 5-week workshop for caregivers
More information: 206-749-7695 Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Garfield Community Center (2323 E Cherry St., Seattle 98122)
No registration required Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Maple Valley Community Center (22010 SE 248th St., Maple Valley 98038)
No registration required Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 and July 3, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Ballard Northwest Senior Center (5429 32nd Ave. NW, Seattle 98107)
No registration required
Other Events and Seminars Health Ministry Seminar
Free event designed to help community members start or continue a health ministry through their places of worship
More information: Call Rev. Gwendolyn Coates at 206-389-4331
Grief Support Groups and Events
Newly Bereaved Support and Education
Grief support and education for people who have experienced a loss within the last three months
Second Saturday of each month, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109)
More information: 206-320-4000 (ask for Grief Support Services)
Growing Through Grief
Six-week support group for adults coping with the death of a loved one
More information and registration: 206-749-7702
Letting Grow
Grief support group for people with developmental disabilities
Saturdays, May 31, July 19, September 27, and November 22
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
More information: 206-320-7157
The Mother's Tea
Support for mothers of adult children who have died
Second Monday of each month, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
More information: 206-749-7704
Safe Crossings/Camp Erin® Groups and Events
Spring Celebration
A gathering for children and teens and their families who've experienced the death of a loved one to celebrate spring, share stories, and honor and remember mothers, grandmothers, and other mother figures
Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island
More information/RSVP: 206-749-7691
Father's Day Event
A gathering for children and teens and their families who've experienced the death of a father, grandfather, or other father figure
Sunday, June 8, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Providence Hospice of Seattle
More information/RSVP: 206-389-4355
Parent-Child Group
A six-week grief support group for parents and children (ages 5 -12)
More information/RSVP: 206-749-7723
Camp Erin®-King County and Teen Camp Erin®-King County
A weekend camp for grieving kids and teens (learn more...)
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24, 2008
More information: 206-749-7689
A Broken Heart Still Beats
Parent loss of child bereavement series
More information: 206-749-7704
Hospice Volunteer Training
Interested applicants must submit a volunteer application and participate in an orientation interview prior to acceptance into the volunteer training program. For more information, call the Volunteer Hotline at 206-320-7169. Volunteer Core Training
Core training is a four-hour training that provides an overview of hospice and volunteer opportunities. It prepares volunteers to attend training for patient care, bereavement, Camp Erin, and other volunteer programs, as well as to provide office support at Providence Hospice of Seattle. Core trainings are held on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Providence Hospice of Seattle office. You must submit an application and participate in an orientation interview before attending this training. Upcoming Core training dates: April 22, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 28, November 11
Patient Care Volunteer Training
Patient Care Volunteer training is a two-day (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) training designed to prepare volunteers to work directly with hospice patients and families. Volunteers must attend Core training prior to attending Patient Care Volunteer training.
Upcoming 2008 Patient Care Volunteer training dates:
May 17, 18 (Saturday and Sunday) June 19, 20 (Thursday and Friday) September 20, 21 (Saturday and Sunday) October 30, 31 (Thursday and Friday) November 14, 15 (Friday and Saturday)
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