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.

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, December 12 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.

Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly grief support group just for teens. Trained grief counselors lead the group in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief and connect with others. Here's what you can expect: A safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Learn about grief: Understand what's normal and get tips for coping. Connect with others: Meet other teens who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: January 2, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Who: Teens ages 13-17 who are grieving the loss of a loved one Location: Great Room at McCully Family House Located behind the Big Bend Hospice Administration Building 1723 Mahan Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Registration: This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session. For More Information or to Register: Contact Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org

Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly grief support group for individuals dealing with a loss due to suicide. Trained grief counselors lead the group in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief and connect with others. Here's what you can expect: A safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Learn about grief: Understand what's normal and get tips for coping. Connect with others: Meet other survivors who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: January 16, 2024 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Who: Anyone who has lost someone due to suicide Location: Great Room at McCully Family House Located behind the Big Bend Hospice Administration Building 1723 Mahan Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Registration: This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session. For More Information or to Register: Contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pamezzina@bigbendhospice.org

Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly grief support group just for children. Trained grief counselors lead the group in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief and connect with others. Here's what you can expect: A safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Learn about grief: Understand what's normal and get tips for coping. Connect with others: Meet other children who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: January 23, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Who: Children ages 6-12 who are grieving the loss of a loved one Location: Conference Room C Located in the Big Bend Hospice Administration Building 1723 Mahan Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Registration: This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session. For More Information or to Register: Contact Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org

Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly grief support group just for teens. Trained grief counselors lead the group in a safe space where you can talk openly, learn healthy ways to cope with your grief and connect with others. Here's what you can expect: A safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Learn about grief: Understand what's normal and get tips for coping. Connect with others: Meet other teens who get what you're going through. Get support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group. Date: February 6, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Who: Teens ages 13-17 who are grieving the loss of a loved one Location: Great Room at McCully Family House Located behind the Big Bend Hospice Administration Building 1723 Mahan Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Registration: This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session. For More Information or to Register: Contact Whitney Snow at (850) 878-5310 or wsnow@bigbendhospice.org