Advanced Care Planning
Conversations Before the Crisis and Put it in Writing –

A collaborative program with VNHC, Cottage Hospitaland SBCC Adult Ed

Talking about choices and care around the end of life can be difficult. What do we want? Who will decide for us if we cannot? Having these conversations before a crisis, when there is time for honest discussion and planning is more valuable for you and your family. In the morning session experts, including a physician, an attorney and a nurse will help you learn about your choices and how to share them with your loved ones. In the afternoon session you will have the opportunity to consult with an attorney while completing your own healthcare directive.

For information and to reserve space, please call Marion Schoneberger at 690-6295

Sept 20, 2008,

8:30am-4:00pm

Burtness Auditorium at Cottage Hospital

$5 donation for materials.

CEU’s: RN/LVN, CNA, MFT/LCSW

Children and Adolescents Living with Grief:
How to help them Feel, Heal & Deal

Discover different ways grief can manifest in children and adolescents and learn strategies for helping them cope.

For information and to reserve space, please call Marion Schoneberger at 690-6295

Oct. 3rd, 2008, 9:00-3:00,

Tannahill Auditorium at Schott Center, 310 W. Padre St.

Registration at the door, no fee. Lunch provided.

The Art of Caregiving

Caring for a beloved family member or friend who is sick, frail, elderly or dying is something many of us will face. This course addresses the challenges of caregiving, provides hands-on training, information and community resources as well as practical solutions valuable to anyone in the caregiver role. The program includes the “Art of Caregiving” manual for those who attend.

For information and to reserve space, please call Linda Martin at 690-6274

October 18th, 2008,

9:00-4:00

VNHC Boardroom
$5 donation for materials. CEU’s: RN/LVN, CNA, MFT/LCSW

Bereavement Events & Programs

Loss of a Parent
A bereavement support group
4 Monday evenings, 6 - 7:30 pm
September 10th, 17th, 24th and October 1st
222 E. Canon Perdido St., 2nd floor Boardroom

Loss of Spouse or Partner
Losing a life partner
4 Monday mornings, 10 - 11:30 am
October 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th (no meeting Oct. 22nd)
Refreshments will be served.
900 Calle de Los Amigos
Valle Verde Retirement Community, Dining Room

Healing the Heart
A retreat for exploring loss
Saturday, September 29th or Saturday, November 10th,
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Coping with the Holidays
A bereavement support workshop
Monday, December 3rd, 6:00-7:30 pm
222 E. Canon Perdido St.

All support groups are offered to the community at no charge. Registration is required for all group sessions.

For information and to register, please call
Elizabeth Giele at 690-6298.