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PCHCV News & Events

• Thursday, August 14, 11:30 am -- The Lunch Bunch is an ongoing social group for those who have experienced loss and grief. The group is self-directed and meets at Golden Corral in Hickory at 11:30 am, usually on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Each meal is the participant's responsibility. For more details or to sign up, call Margaret Cantley at 828/464-6814, or Margaret Bowman at 828/428-2750. Directions to Golden Corral
• Thursday, August 21, 5:00 pm -- Look for PCHCV's float in the Soldiers' Reunion Parade in downtown Newton!
• Tuesdays, August 26-September 30, 6-7:30 pm -- The Grief and Growth Group is for adults who have lost a spouse or significant other. This class will help attendees express feelings, learn coping skills, and meet others who are on a similar path. The class meets at the Center for Grief and Loss in Hickory. The session has a relaxed atmosphere and is led by trained facilitators. To register for the class or to learn more, call Mary O'Brien at 828/466-0466, ext. 3211. Directions to the Center for Grief & Loss
• Thursday, August 28, 11:30 am -- The Lunch Bunch is an ongoing social group for those who have experienced loss and grief. The group is self-directed and meets at Golden Corral in Hickory at 11:30 am, usually on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Each meal is the participant's responsibility. For more details or to sign up, call Margaret Cantley at 828/464-6814, or Margaret Bowman at 828/428-2750. Directions to Golden Corral
• Tuesday, September 9, 6:00 pm -- Anyone who has attended one of our six-week "Grief & Growth" groups is invited to attend the Paths of Hope group. The group hopes to promote friendship and sharing amongst individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse. The dinner club will meet in September at Frankie's Pizza in Hickory (1383 N. Center St., off 127 in Viewmont); meals are the participants' responsibility. Please RSVP to Mary O'Brien at 828/466-0466, ext. 3211, by September 5. Directions to Frankie's Pizza
• Thursday, September 11, 11:30 am -- The Lunch Bunch is an ongoing social group for those who have experienced loss and grief. The group is self-directed and meets at Golden Corral in Hickory at 11:30 am, usually on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Each meal is the participant's responsibility. For more details or to sign up, call Margaret Cantley at 828/464-6814, or Margaret Bowman at 828/428-2750. Directions to Golden Corral
• Thursday, September 25, 11:30 am -- The Lunch Bunch is an ongoing social group for those who have experienced loss and grief. The group is self-directed and meets at Golden Corral in Hickory at 11:30 am, usually on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Each meal is the participant's responsibility. For more details or to sign up, call Margaret Cantley at 828/464-6814, or Margaret Bowman at 828/428-2750. Directions to Golden Corral
• SPECIAL! Thursday, September 25, 6:00-7:30 pm -- If you lost your loved one in May, June, or July, please plan to attend the Newly Bereaved program. You will gain insight into the grief process through watching a video, sharing stories and receiving basic grief education. Space will be limited, so please contact Bereavement Services Manager Annette Walker to register at 828/466-0466, ext. 3208, or email awalker@pchcv.org.
• Tuesdays, October 7-November 11, 9:30-11:00 am -- The Grief and Growth Group is for adults who have lost a spouse or significant other. This class will help attendees express feelings, learn coping skills, and meet others who are on a similar path. The class meets at the Center for Grief and Loss in Hickory. The session has a relaxed atmosphere and is led by trained facilitators. To register for the class or to learn more, call Mary O'Brien at 828/466-0466, ext. 3211. Directions to the Center for Grief & Loss
• Thursdays, October 2-23, 6:00-7:30 pm -- The four-week Parental Loss class is designed for adults who have experienced the loss of a parent. This is a new path for you, and you may feel alone, empty, or abandoned. The class will help you begin the work of expressing your feelings, learning coping skills, and meeting others who are on the same path. The class is designed to have a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Trained facilitators lead the discussion, and there is no cost to join. To register for the class, please call counselors Jo Anne Mason at 828/466-0466, ext. 3210, or Patti Weatherford, ext. 3206. Directions to the Center for Grief & Loss
• SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, November 9 -- Mark your calendars for our Annual Service of Remembrance and Blessing to be held at Corinth Reformed Church in Hickory. More details to come as the date approaches!

Your event goes here!  Speakers are available to visit your church, civic group, seniors' group, or any community organization. Some topics include

• An Introduction to Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley
• "Who me... Volunteer?" The Many Ways to Volunteer at PCHCV
• "Isn't It Time We Talk?" How to Begin Advance Care Planning
• Spirituality and Loss
• A virtual tour of our facilities

To learn more or to set up a presentation, call 828/466-0466 and ask the operator for the Community Outreach department. We hope to see you soon!