All sessions are open and available for anyone mourning the loss of a loved one
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (July 22, 2022) – Hospice of Michigan (HOM) provides grief support programming–with virtual and/or in-person options–for Michiganders experiencing the loss of a loved one.
The ongoing sessions are highlighted by the Living On group series, where the focus is to express feelings and experiences related to the loss of a loved one in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental environment. Grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending on the interests of those attending the group.
The following grief support events are scheduled to take place:
Virtual Groups (Zoom)
- Living On: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month | 1:30pm – 3pm
RSVP with Jackie Morris • 313-578-6328 • jmorris@www.hom.org - Living On: 1st Friday of the month | 10:30am – 11:30am
RSVP with Cynthia Palmer • 248-334-1323 • cpalmer@www.hom.org - Living On – Young Adults: An open, ongoing group for people in their 20s and 30s. Facilitated by Arbor Hospice and Hospice of Michigan Grief Counselors.
1st Monday of the month | 6pm – 7:15pm
RSVP with Wes Lawton • 586-263-8514 • wlawton@www.hom.org - Living On – Young Adults Coffee Hour (Virtual only)
For participants of Living On – Young Adults, gather virtually with others in their 20s-30s who are also working their way through grief. Casual, open, and supportive. Bringing coffee, tea, breakfast, etc. is encouraged. Registration is required. Facilitated by Arbor Hospice and Hospice of Michigan Grief Counselors.
3rd Saturday of the month | 10am – 11am
RSVP with Wes Lawton • 586-263-8514 • wlawton@www.hom.org - Living On – Adult Loss of Parent (Virtual only)
When you lose your parent as an adult, there is much to do: contact family, organize a funeral, and go through your parent’s belongings.
This program will provide education on the grief process and will facilitate conversations focused on sharing of feelings, experiences and coping strategies.
4th Tuesday & 2nd Wednesday of the month | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
RSVP with David Keller • 231-527-0913 • dkeller@www.hom.org - Living On – Loss of Adult Child (Virtual only)
An open, ongoing group for people who have lost an Adult Child.
2nd Thursday of the month | 10:30am – 11:45am
RSVP with David Keller • 231-527-0913 • dkeller@www.hom.org - Living On – Loss of Spouse or Partner (Virtual only)
Come and share, or simply listen, as we discuss the various intricacies and many facets of grief after the loss of a spouse/partner.
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month; begins in Sept. | 6pm – 7:15pm
RSVP with Stacy Malenfant 989-358-4295 smalenfa@www.hom.org - Living On – Loss of Spouse or Partner (Virtual only) 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month | 2pm – 3:15pm
RSVP with Kjirsten Boeve • 231-929-1557 • kboeve@www.hom.org
In-Person with Virtual Option (Zoom)
- Living On: 4th Monday of the month | 2pm – 3:15pm
Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp
RSVP with Wes Lawton • 586-263-8514 • wlawton@www.hom.org - Living On: 1st Tuesday of the month | 6pm – 7pm
Hospice of Michigan, 43097 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
RSVP with Cynthia Palmer • 248-334-1323 • cpalmer@www.hom.org - Living On: 2nd Tuesday of the month | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Hospice of Michigan, 400 Perry Ave., Big Rapids
RSVP with David Keller • 231-527-0913 • dkeller@www.hom.org - Living On: 2nd Wednesday of the month | 1pm – 2:30pm
Hospice of Michigan, 932 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac
RSVP with Will Gasper • 231-444-3350 • wgasper@www.hom.org
In-Person Groups
- Living On: 3rd Tuesday of the month | 1pm – 2:30pm
Eton Senior Recreation Center, 4900 Pardee Ave., Dearborn Heights
RSVP with Jackie Morris • 313-578-6328 • jmorris@www.hom.org - Living On: 2nd Friday of the month | 11:30am – 1pm
Woodhaven Community Center, 23101 Hall Rd., Woodhaven
RSVP with Jackie Morris • 313-578-6328 • jmorris@www.hom.org - Living On: 3rd Friday of the month | 10:30am – 11:30am
Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 Marais, Royal Oak
RSVP with Cynthia Palmer • 248-334-1323 • cpalmer@www.hom.org
MEN OVERCOMING LOSS GROUPS
These online support groups are designed for men who are dealing
with the death of a loved one. Join virtually from your computer or
mobile device.
- Men Overcoming Loss: General (Virtual only)
Designed for men grieving any type of loss.
1st Tuesday of the month | 6pm-7:30pm
RSVP with Will Gasper • 231-444-3350 • wgasper@www.hom.org
Men Overcoming Loss: Grieving Dads (Virtual & In-Person)
1st Wednesday of the month | 6:30pm-7:30pm
Hospice of Michigan, 400 Perry Ave., Big Rapids
RSVP with David Keller • 231-527-0913 • dkeller@www.hom.org - Men Overcoming Loss: General (In-Person)
Designed for men grieving any type of loss.
2nd Wednesday of the month; begins in Sept. | 1pm-2:30pm
American Legion, 658 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids
RSVP with Holly DeVivo • 616-356-5255 • hdevivo@www.hom.org - Men Overcoming Loss: Partner/Spouse (Virtual & In-Person)
3rd Tuesday of the month | 6pm-7:30pm
Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp
RSVP with Wes Lawton • 586-263-8514 • wlawton@www.hom.org - GRIEF AFTER DEMENTIA (Virtual only) For anyone who has lost someone to Alzheimer’s Disease or other type of dementia. In partnership with Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter. 2nd Tuesday of the month | 6:30pm – 7:30pm. RSVP with Holly DeVivo • 616-356-5255 • hdevivo@www.hom.org
- LUNCH BUNCH (In-Person)
The Lunch Bunch is a meal-centered social group for individuals who have lost a spouse or partner and are interested in sharing a
meal together. Each group meets monthly at a different restaurant in Oakland County. If you are interested in meeting some new friends and sharing a meal with other widows and widowers, please contact us for more information.
2nd Wednesday of the month; begins in Sept. | 11:30am – 1pm
Oakland County Restaurant
RSVP with Cynthia Palmer • 248-334-1323 • cpalmer@www.hom.org
SEMINARS AND SPECIAL SERIES
- Series-Journey Through Grief (In-Person)
The purpose of this four-week series is to provide an understanding of what we may experience as we grieve the death of a loved one. To know that we are not alone, that others feel as we do, may provide assurance and assist us in healing.
Every Wednesday; Oct. 12th thru Nov. 2nd | 6pm – 7:30pm
Hospice of Michigan, 43097 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
RSVP with Cynthia Palmer • 248-334-1323 • cpalmer@www.hom.org - Mindfulness and Grief (Virtual & In-Person)
In this two session seminar, attendees will learn about basic
mindfulness techniques and how they can be utilized as effective wellness and coping tools while on the grief journey. Each session will include time to practice techniques as a group, and for processing and sharing. Please plan to attend both sessions.
Registration is required.
Thursdays, Oct. 6 and 13, 2022 | 6pm – 7:15pm
Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp
RSVP with Karen Monts • 313-578-6326 • kmonts@www.hom.org - Grief Journey – Care Mapping Series (In-Person)
A light meal will be provided. Markers and paper will be provided and we will utilize a unique system of drawing and colors to help us
identify our support system, how environment effects our grief, and our individual needs. You do not need to be an artist.
Hospice of Michigan, 2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor
Every Wednesday; Oct. 26th thru Nov. 16th | 6:30pm
RSVP with Karen Monts • 313-578-6326 • kmonts@www.hom.org
Hope for the Holidays (In-Person)
This program is designed to offer support to those who are grieving the death of a loved one during a season of memories, family, and
traditions. Specific strategies for handling the holiday season will be discussed.
Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 | 11:30am – 1pm
Woodhaven Community Center, 23101 Hall Rd., Woodhaven
RSVP with Jackie Morris • 313-578-6328 • jmorris@www.hom.org - Hope for the Holidays (Virtual only)
A supportive program providing information, encouragement, and hope as you journey through this holiday season.
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 | 10:30am – 11:30am
RSVP with Cynthia Palmer • 248-334-1323 • cpalmer@www.hom.org
Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
RSVP with David Keller • 231-527-0913 • dkeller@www.hom.org - Hope for the Holidays (Virtual & In-Person)
A supportive program providing information, encouragement, and hope as you journey through this holiday season.
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 | 6pm – 7pm
Hospice of Michigan, 43097 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
RSVP with Cynthia Palmer • 248-334-1323 • cpalmer@www.hom.org - FLY AND REMEMBER (In-Person) Remember the fond memories you shared with your loved one by personalizing and flying a kite in their honor. All families who have experienced the loss of a loved one are welcome. Kite and all materials will be provided at no cost. The event will feature music, a short program and some of our furry pet volunteers. Hot dogs and light snacks are provided. Feel free to bring your own picnic basket. Saturday, September 10, 2022 | 10am – 12pm Starr JC Park, 1321 West 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak. RSVP with Cynthia Palmer • 248-334-1323 • cpalmer@hom.or
Grief is Love Lost
Short audio sessions to help you navigate your grief journey. Hosted by Dr. John Canine and Eli Zaret.
- Grief isn’t curable. But over time and with productive attention to our grief, we learn to manage it, and acquire the strength, vigilance and courage to embrace a goal of hope and happiness.
- Grief is Love Lost is a caring companion to Hospice of Michigan’s Grief Journey Program. These short audio sessions can be helpful before, during and after the loss of a loved one.
- Visit www.hom.org/grief-is-love-lost/ to learn more.
“With the continuation of our virtual approach to grief support services, Hospice of Michigan is pleased to roll out a new season of virtual grief support groups,” said Karen Monts, grief support services director for Hospice of Michigan. “We’re thankful to have the ability to continue providing these critical bereavement services to anybody who needs them wherever they may be.”
For more information on Hospice of Michigan’s virtual grief support groups across the state, please contact Karen Monts at kmonts@HOM.ORG or (313) 578-6326. You can also visit www.hom.org or call (888) 247-5701.