October Suicide Loss Support Group

Big Bend Hospice – McCully Great Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL, United States

Have you lost someone to suicide? This group offers a safe place for adult survivors of suicide loss to meet in a confidential and compassionate setting each month. Tuesday, October 10 McCully House Great Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee For more information or to register please contact: Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org.

Six Week Grief Group: Session 6

Big Bend Hospice – McCully Great Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL, United States

These sessions meet every Thursday in the McCully House Great Room. Space is limited, registration is required. Contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org to sign up.

Volunteer Training – October

Big Bend Hospice - Bartelt Center

Lend a Helping Hand to Hospice Patients: Become a BBH Volunteer Saturday, October 21st 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Big Bend Hospice Campus 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 WHAT CAN BIG BEND HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE? • Help Write Letters or Legacy Documents • Play Fun Games • Social, Emotional, and Practical Support •

October Children’s Grief Group

Big Bend Hospice - Bartelt Center

Big Bend Hospice provides a safe and compassionate place each month to support grieving teens. This group is open to high school students whether or not their loved one was cared for by Big Bend Hospice. Please note that the death does not have to be recent for a teen to benefit from this group,

Dealing with Dementia

Big Bend Hospice - Franklin County Branch 171 US Highway 98 West, Eastpoint, FL, United States

Based on the excellent guide and training created by the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, you will learn how to better understand dementia, manage challenging behaviors, handle stress, and find time for self-care. During this training you will learn more about: Understanding Dementia Managing Problem Behaviors Handling Stress Finding Time for You Featuring Trained Facilitator:

Adults Feast of Remembrance

Big Bend Hospice - Bartelt Center

Join us Tuesday, November 7, 2023 6:00 - 7:30 pm 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Rooms ABC We invite you to bring a dish in memory or honor of your loved one to share.We will provide time for those who wish to share the story connected to their dish. RSVP to Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310

Taylor County Volunteer Orientation

Doctors' Memorial Hospital 333 North Byron Butler Parkway, Perry, FL, United States

Taylor County! Lend a Helping Hand to Hospice Patients: Become a BBH Volunteer Wednesday, November 8th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Doctors' Memorial Hospital 333 North Byron Butler Parkway, Perry, FL. 32347 WHAT CAN BIG BEND HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE? • Help Write Letters or Legacy Documents • Play Fun Games • Social, Emotional, and Practical

Family Feast of Remembrance

Big Bend Hospice - Bartelt Center

Join us Monday, November 13, 2023 6:00 - 7:00 pm 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Rooms ABC (This session is open to children, teens, and their adult family members.) We invite you to bring a dish in memory or honor of your loved one to share. We will provide time for those who wish to share

Franklin County Volunteer Orientation

Big Bend Hospice - Franklin County Branch 171 US Highway 98 West, Eastpoint, FL, United States

Franklin County! Lend a Helping Hand to Hospice Patients: Become a BBH Volunteer Tuesday, November 14th 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Big Bend Hospice - Franklin County Branch 171 US Highway 98 West, Eastpoint, FL  32328 WHAT CAN BIG BEND HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE? • Help Write Letters or Legacy Documents • Play Fun Games •

November Suicide Loss Support Group

Big Bend Hospice – McCully Great Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL, United States

Have you lost someone to suicide? This group offers a safe place for adult survivors of suicide loss to meet in a confidential and compassionate setting each month. Tuesday, November 14 McCully House Great Room 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee For more information or to register please contact: Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org.

Wakulla County Volunteer Orientation

Big Bend Hospice - Wakulla County Branch 2889 Crawfordville Highway, Suite C, Crawfordville, FL, United States

Wakulla County! Lend a Helping Hand to Hospice Patients: Become a BBH Volunteer Wednesday, November 15th 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Big Bend Hospice - Wakulla County Branch 2889 Crawfordville Highway, Suite C, Crawfordville, FL  32327 WHAT CAN BIG BEND HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE? • Help Write Letters or Legacy Documents • Play Fun Games •

Behavioral Skills Training and Hospice Services in Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia: Improving Quality of Life and Support

Friendship African Methodist Episcopal Church 5975 Old Bainbridge Rd, Tallahassee, United States

Saturday, November 18 • 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friendship African Methodist Episcopal Church 5975 Old Bainbridge Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303 KEY TOPICS: Caregiver Skills Building and Self-Care Relaxation and Calming Prayer Dementia Prevention Strategies Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Benefits of Hospice Care Advanced Care Planning for Loved Ones with Dementia This event is free

Adults Hope for the Holidays

Big Bend Hospice - Bartelt Center

Event: Hope for the Holidays Date and Time: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6 pm Location: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 This event is for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. It will be an evening of making holiday ornaments in memory of loved ones and