Week of Events
*VIRTUAL* Grief Support Book Club
*VIRTUAL* Grief Support Book Club
This free *virtual* grief support book club (quarterly on the 4th Monday of the month) is for those who like to read and discuss how stories relate to their own grief experience. August's book will be selections from Devotions: The Collected Poems of Mary Oliver (published 2020). Please contact facilitator Kate Nitze, MSW by email […]
*VIRTUAL* Death Cafe
*VIRTUAL* Death Cafe
At a Death Café, anyone can participate! We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely open and safe space to share your experiences, feelings, thoughts, and ideas on any topic related to death and dying. There is no set agenda. […]
*VIRTUAL* Drop-in Support Group – Thursday Afternoons
*VIRTUAL* Drop-in Support Group – Thursday Afternoons
This weekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group is offered by video/phone, free of charge. It's open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
*VIRTUAL* Drop-in Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss – 2nd/4th Saturday Mornings
*VIRTUAL* Drop-in Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss – 2nd/4th Saturday Mornings
This biweekly *virtual* drop-in Bereavement Support Group focused on spouse/partner loss is offered by video/phone, free of charge. This group is open to family members of Mission Hospice patients, and to all bereaved individuals living in Mission Hospice’s geographical service area. Please contact Christine Kovach, LCSW by email for more information.
Film screening with San Mateo Caregivers Collaborative! Caregiver: A Love Story
Film screening with San Mateo Caregivers Collaborative! Caregiver: A Love Story
This short award-winning documentary film follows a woman's decision to take control of the end of her life and the unexpected challenges it creates for her caregiver husband. The touching film highlights the critical importance of – and difficulties presented by – family caregivers. Join us to watch the film and then discuss it with […]