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 • Light Housekeeping • Offer Caregiver Support and Respite • Read Books & Newspapers • Shopping, Errands & Transportation • Discuss Current Events • Help with Pet Care • Meal Prep and More! Please call our Volunteer Department for more information at (850) 878-5310! READY TO GET STARTED? Fill out our easy online application. Get Started Here!

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, but it may not be appropriate for teens that have experienced a very recent (3 months or less) or traumatic loss. All sessions are provided by professional grief counselors and trained volunteers. Monday, October 23 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Conference Room C Space is limited, registration is required. For more information or to register please contact: Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org. This is a free community service of Big Bend Hospice. Donations are greatly appreciated.

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: Sharon Davidson LSSGB - Big Bend Hospice Senior Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a free 300-page manual, Dealing with Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide, from the Rosalynn Carter Institute which offers information and solutions to problems caregivers face daily. Pre-registration by October 11, 2023 is required. To reserve your spot, please contact: Susan Droessler MT-BC, LSSBB Caregiver Renewal Institute Director sdroessler@caregiverrenewal.org | (850) 353-0280

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 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org

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 Support • Light Housekeeping • Offer Caregiver Support and Respite • Read Books & Newspapers • Shopping, Errands & Transportation • Discuss Current Events • Help with Pet Care • Meal Prep and More! Please call our Volunteer Department for more information at (850) 878-5310! READY TO GET STARTED? Fill out our easy online application. Get Started Here!

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 the story connected to their dish. RSVP to Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org

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 • Social, Emotional, and Practical Support • Light Housekeeping • Offer Caregiver Support and Respite • Read Books & Newspapers • Shopping, Errands & Transportation • Discuss Current Events • Help with Pet Care • Meal Prep and More! Please call our Volunteer Department for more information at (850) 878-5310! READY TO GET STARTED? Fill out our easy online application. Get Started Here!

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. This is a free community service of Big Bend Hospice. Donations are greatly appreciated.

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 • Social, Emotional, and Practical Support • Light Housekeeping • Offer Caregiver Support and Respite • Read Books & Newspapers • Shopping, Errands & Transportation • Discuss Current Events • Help with Pet Care • Meal Prep and More! Please call our Volunteer Department for more information at (850) 878-5310! READY TO GET STARTED? Fill out our easy online application. Get Started Here!

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 and open to the public. Lunch will be served. To Register and receive your workshop materials or for more information, please e-mail Tomeka Norton-Brown at tnnorton@fsu.edu or call 1-866-778-2724.

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 sharing helpful grief-coping tips for the upcoming holidays. Light refreshments will be served. On 12/5 Big Bend Hospice will be hosting a Family Hope for the Holidays. Here are some of the benefits of attending this event: Connect with other adults who are grieving Learn helpful grief coping tips Create a holiday ornament in memory of your loved one Find support and comfort during a difficult time Who should attend: Adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one Anyone who is interested in learning more about grief and coping What to bring: Yourself A photo of your loved one (optional) Registration: This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org with questions or to register.

Event: Hope for the Holidays Date and Time: Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6 pm Location: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 This event is for families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. It will be an evening of making holiday ornaments in memory of loved ones and sharing helpful grief-coping tips for the upcoming holidays. Light refreshments will be served. Here are some of the benefits of attending this event: Connect with other families who are grieving Learn helpful grief coping tips Create a holiday ornament in memory of your loved one Find support and comfort during a difficult time Who should attend: Families who are grieving the loss of a loved one Anyone who is interested in learning more about grief and coping What to bring: Yourself A photo of your loved one (optional) Registration: This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org with questions or to register.