COMMUNITY GRIEF GROUP: Wed, May 29 and other upcoming dates
Today: SPOUSE/PARTNER & ADULT RELATIONSHIP LOSS GRIEF GROUP meets @ 1pm, Wed, May 29th at the old red library, also known as the Emerson Building, in Jackson, NH. Specifically for households who have experienced the death of a spouse, partner, adult sibling or parent (or other adult (HUMAN) relationships. Upcoming dates: Wednesdays @ 1pm, June 19, July 24, Aug 21.
Next month: CHILD LOSS GRIEF GROUP meets: Wed, June 5 @ 1pm in old red library, also known as the Emerson Building, in Jackson, NH. Specifically for households who have experienced the death of a child of any age. . Upcoming dates: Wednesdays @ 1pm: July 10, Aug 7.
We meet in-person only. At this point, new participants are welcome through word-of-mouth or referrals or if they read about this group through eNews or other outlets.
We’ll meet as consistently as possible. You don’t have to attend every session. On the other hand, knowing that folks will gather helps make sure the group can be present to support each other. If you CANNOT make an upcoming gathering, please let Rev Gail know by email or text that you cannot attend: gaildoktor@mac.com, cell: 978.273.0308.
We will offer each group as long as the community need continues. Both groups are free, and open to the community. Rev. Gail Doktor, trained as a hospice chaplain, will facilitate. Pass along this info to anyone whom you know, who might need such a support network.
If the groups no longer fuffill a need, we will also take a hiatus. We’ll evaluate this based on whether people participate or not. ** On the other hand, if for any reason, you want to participate, but the meeting times don’t work, please let Rev Gail know, so we can adjust times to accommodate life’s schedules and remain meaningful, or add sessions at another time! **
Questions should be directed by text or voicemail to Rev Gail’s cell: 9078.273.0308. Thank you! — Rev Gail Doktor, gaildoktor@mac.com, cell: 978.273.0308
OTHER GRIEF RESOURCES:
SACO RIVER VALLEY GRASP – Grief Recovery After Substance Passing
(Death, suicide or overdose-involved death that involves or was associated with substance use).
Saco River Valley GRASP Chapter: Contact Person: Kelly Forrest, Email Address: memakelly4@gmail.com, Primary Phone Number: (603) 726-1025.
VNA/HOSPICE VIRTUAL BEREAVEMENT GROUP
that is ongoing in the valley via zoom. It is facilitated by chaplain Sue Davidson, retired nurse and retired pastor of Center Conway’s United Methodist Church and currently the VNA’a hospice chaplain. This ‘living with loss’ group is free, but you need to obtain info through the VNA.
- WHEN: Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
- WHERE: Groups meet via Zoom. To get your Zoom log in information or to confirm group dates and times, please contact VNHCH’s hospice chaplain Sue Davidson: suedavidson@roadrunner.com. No registration necessary; free and open to the public.
Goodbye to Lorraine ‘Rocky’ Stone
With the family’s permission, we share the sad news that Lorraine ‘Rocky’ Stone — aged 80 years — who lived in both Jackson, NH and Cordova, AK, died peacefully this morning at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care on the campus of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. She was in the loving company of family, friends, and compassionate staff throughout her experience.
Her family will make plans for Rocky’s Celebration of Life at a later time, and we will share those plans when they come to fruition. Meanwhile, on behalf of Rocky’s loved ones, we extend gratitude for the many friends and community members who enriched her life. She was present in the local Buddhist sangha and participated in the spiritual life of Jackson Community Church, as well as joining the gatherings and activities of other local faith communities. A formal biography will be available later.