Events and Announcements
Advance Care Planning Workshops
February 14, 2019
1:30 p.m.
Caldwell Senior Center
650A Pennton Avenue, SW, Lenoir, NC
February 28, 2019
1:30 p.m.
McCreary Family Professional Center
526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson, NC
Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care and the Caldwell Senior Center will partner to offer two Advance Care Planning Workshops at no cost to the community on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The next workshops will be held February 14, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Senior Center in Lenoir, and Febuary 28, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Caldwell Hospice’s McCreary Family Professional Center, 526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson. Join retired local attorney Houston Groome in Lenoir and attorney Hugh Wilson in Hudson for either of these inspiring workshops. “Advance Directives: Living Wills and Healthcare Powers of Attorney are gifts to your family,” says Groome. “Deciding, discussing and documenting your healthcare wishes helps ensure your healthcare wishes are known and honored. It also gives you peace of mind that you have made appropriate preparations.” Notaries and witnesses will be available to help anyone who wants to complete their documents at the clinic. For more information, or to register, call 828.758.2883.
Hospice Foundation of America's Living with Grief Series
Transforming Loss: Finding Potential for Growth
February 27, 2019
10 a.m. to 12 noon
McCreary Family Professional Center
526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson, NC
The new Hospice Foundation of America program, Transforming Loss: Finding Potential for Growth, will be presented locally at Caldwell Hospice's McCreary Family Professional Center in Hudson, NC. This program explores the most current theoretical perspectives on loss and grief, emphasizing that loss engenders not only grief, but also growth. The presentation addresses the phenomena of post-traumatic growth, noting research on the concept as swell as strategies professionals can use in assisting grieving individuals, as well as self-help tips for grievers. This educational program combines presentations by experts with video, discussion, and additional complimentary learning materials.
Frank Sesno, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University and former CNN anchor, will lead the panel of noted authorities that includes: Patti Anewalt, PhD, LPC, FT; Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv; and Richard Tedeschi, PhD.
This program will be practical for all levels of professionals—entry level, intermediate or advanced. The information provided will be useful to health care clinicians, social service clinicians and others working in hospice, palliative care, counseling, hospital, nursing home, funeral home or faith community environments. Two hours of continuing education credit are available at no cost to participants until March 18, 2019, through HFA for nurses, social workers, counselors, clergy and more. For HFA’s list of board approvals, go to www.hospicefoundation.org.
The complimentary presentation is provided as part of Caldwell Hospice’s community grief support services because of their belief that it can improve quality of life. Registration is required by February 26, 2019. To learn more about this program or to register, contact Lisa Caviness, Public Relations/Marketing Specialist, at 828.754.0101 or prc@caldwellhospice.org.
Finding Your Way Through Grief
February 27, 2019
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services
1002 Ashe Avenue, NW, Lenoir, NC
This presentation provides an overview of the grief process, common responses to grief, and suggestions for self-care. Facilitated by Caldwell Hospice Bereavement Support Specialist Julie Holman, MA, NCC, LPCA. For more information, or to register, call 828.754.0101 or email ksetzer@caldwellhospice.org.
Support for Grieving Spouses
Tuesdays, March 5–April 2, 2019
12:30 to 2 p.m.
Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services
1002 Ashe Avenue, NW, Lenoir, NC
A five-week support group to help individuals who have lost a spouse cope with feelings of grief. Learn about the grief process, receive support from others who are coping with similar circumstances, and share their experiences and insights. Caldwell Hospice Chaplain Delbert Minner, MDiv, BCC, will facilitate the group. For more information, or to register, call 828.754.0101 or email ksetzer@caldwellhospice.org.
Learn at Lunch
March 6, 2019
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
McCreary Family Professional Center
526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson, NC
Caldwell Hospice's Learn at Lunch is held each quarter to help grieving people throughout the community understand grief and loss, ask questions and find healing. Purchase lunch for $5 or bring your own. For more information, or to register, call 828.754.0101 or email ksetzer@caldwellhospice.org.
Good Grief Meal
March 7, 2019
3 p.m.
AJ's Family Steakhouse
314 Blowing Rock Blvd., Lenoir, NC
Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care will hold its next monthly Good Grief Meal at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 7, at AJ's Family Steakhouse, 314 Blowing Rock Blvd., Lenoir, NC. The informal time of food and fellowship is open to anyone who is experiencing grief and loss. The meal is Dutch treat.
The Good Grief Meal is sponsored through Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services, bereavement care of Caldwell Hospice, and is one of many opportunities offered to help individuals of all ages and families cope with the loss of people they love. Because of the generous support of our community and the belief that grief support services improve quality of life, Caldwell Hospice offers community grief support services to anyone who needs our help in coping with grief. For more information about the upcoming Good Grief Meal or other grief support services, call 828.754.0101, or visit www.caldwellhospice.org or the Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care Facebook page.
Adult Volunteer Training
March 11 & 13, 2019
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
McCreary Family Professional Center
526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson, NC
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you have the compassionate spirit needed to be a companion for someone’s journey? Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care is hosting a two-day training session in March for adults who are interested in becoming hospice volunteers. This training will be held Monday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Meeting Room A at the McCreary Family Professional Center located at the Robbins Center, 526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson.
An array of topics will be covered to help prepare attendees to become successful volunteers. Participants will learn about the strong community history and commitment of Caldwell Hospice, the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial issues hospice patients face, and much more from Caldwell Hospice’s staff of end-of-life care experts.
Currently, there is a need for volunteers to provide companionship to patients in the patient’s homes or long-term-care facilities. Other specific needs include volunteers who can provide transportation to doctors’ appointments and shopping excursions for patients, etc., and veterans to visit and make Veterans Honoring Veterans presentations to patients who are veterans.
Attendance is required at each session and meals will be provided. For more information or to register for the March 2019 adult volunteer training opportunity, contact Volunteer Coordinator Cyndi Akins at 828.754.0101 or cakins@caldwellhospice.org.
Advance Care Planning Workshops
March 14, 2019
1:30 p.m.
Caldwell Senior Center
650A Pennton Avenue SW, Lenoir, NC
March 28, 2019
1:30 p.m.
McCreary Family Professional Center
526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson, NC
Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care and the Caldwell Senior Center will partner to offer two Advance Care Planning Workshops at no cost to the community on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The next workshops will be held March 14, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Senior Center in Lenoir, and March 28, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Caldwell Hospice’s McCreary Family Professional Center, 526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson. Join retired local attorney Houston Groome in Lenoir and attorney Hugh Wilson in Hudson for either of these inspiring workshops. “Advance Directives: Living Wills and Healthcare Powers of Attorney are gifts to your family,” says Groome. “Deciding, discussing and documenting your healthcare wishes helps ensure your healthcare wishes are known and honored. It also gives you peace of mind that you have made appropriate preparations.” Notaries and witnesses will be available to help anyone who wants to complete their documents at the clinic. For more information, or to register, call 828.758.2883.
Good Mourning Children's Grief Camp
March 30, 2019
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bo's Family Entertainment
1115 Blowing Rock Blvd., Lenoir, NC
Held annually, this day camp is devoted to remembering and healing. With specific, age-appropriate activities, the camp welcomes children, ages six to 12, who have experienced the loss of a significant person in their lives to death. Good Mourning Children's Grief Camp, presented by Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services is provided at no cost to participants due to the generosity and support of our community and Bo's Family Entertainment. For more information, or to register, call 828.754.0101 or 1.844.MY.JOURNEY, or email ksetzer@caldwellhospice.org.
Crafting Your Way Through Grief
Tuesdays, April 9–30, 2019
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services
1002 Ashe Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC
A four-week support group that provides an opportunity for creative expression and healing. A new craft will be created at each meeting with crafting materials supplied by Ashewood Grief and Counseling at no cost to participants. Education is provided at each session about the grief process and services available. For more information, or to register, call 828.754.0101 or email ksetzer@caldwellhospice.org.
Advance Care Planning Workshops
April 11, 2019
1:30 p.m.
Caldwell Senior Center
650A Pennton Avenue SW, Lenoir, NC
April 25, 2019
1:30 p.m.
McCreary Family Professional Center
526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson, NC
Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care and the Caldwell Senior Center will partner to offer two Advance Care Planning Workshops at no cost to the community on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The next workshops will be held April 11, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Senior Center in Lenoir, and April 25, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Caldwell Hospice’s McCreary Family Professional Center, 526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson. Join retired local attorney Houston Groome in Lenoir and attorney Hugh Wilson in Hudson for either of these inspiring workshops. “Advance Directives: Living Wills and Healthcare Powers of Attorney are gifts to your family,” says Groome. “Deciding, discussing and documenting your healthcare wishes helps ensure your healthcare wishes are known and honored. It also gives you peace of mind that you have made appropriate preparations.” Notaries and witnesses will be available to help anyone who wants to complete their documents at the clinic. For more information, or to register, call 828.758.2883.
