Bereavement Newsletter November 2024

Posted on October 21, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving…A time to be thankful. I never realized how many holidays had the words “happy” or “merry” attached to the day or the season prior to taking my current job as bereavement counselor. I soon became aware that these words frequently have a hollow ring for many during the holidays. But as we begin this stretch of the holidays, I encourage you to focus on the true meaning of Thanksgiving, for there are many things for which we can be thankful. Memories are precious. Share some of those with a friend this holiday season. It may mean that you must make the choice to be thankful. But I do believe as you do, you will feel it in your spirit.

If you are struggling this season, we at hospice will be glad to help in any way we can. We are offering a holiday memorial service on Tuesday, December 3 at 5:30 at Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center. It is located at 7033 Glenn Highway in Cambridge. It is open to the public. Feel free to bring someone with you to honor your loved ones. I invite you to come and share the evening with the hospice staff. It will be a short service, including a candle-lighting. A time of refreshments will follow. Hope to see you there.

Many other activities are lined up for the upcoming month as well.

November 12-Lunch group at 12:00 PM at the Barnesville Library Annex. Bring your own lunch and we will eat together.

November 14-“Lunch Bunch” at 12:00 PM at Mr. Lee’s in Cambridge. An informal time to eat and share with others who have experienced a loss.

November 21-Breakfast group at 9:00 AM at Patty’s Place in Belle Valley. NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAY

November 27-Coffe with Chris: Men’s coffee/support group at 9:00 AM at Wendy’s on East Wheeling Ave in Cambridge.

Feel free to contact me with any questions at 740-432-7440.

Blessings,

Terri Wootton MSW, LISW, Bereavement Coordinator