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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:This educational series is designed to equip caregivers with practical skills to care for themselves while caring for others. \nApril 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 | May 7 & 14\nMeets weekly on Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm | Meetings start promptly. We encourage attendees arrive on time.\nBBH | Jean McCully House Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee 32308 \nThe class consists of six weekly sessions\, led by two trained facilitators.\nEach session includes interactive lessons\, discussions\, & guided brainstorming to help you apply the tools in your daily life. \nTHE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILY CAREGIVERS:\n• Reduce stress\n• Improve self-confidence\n• Strengthen communication\n• Balance responsibilities\n• Enhance decision-making\n• Identify helpful community resources \nREGISTRATION\nFREE | Event Space is limited | Refreshments provided\nRSVP your attendance by Friday\, April 3\, 2026\nJustice Lewis\, MSW | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-tickets-1983637235369 \n  \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\nTime: Noon – 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nLocation: Jean McCully House Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee 32308\n\n  \nMore Information: \n\nCost: No cost\n\nCaregivers\n\nRegistration: Please contact us at (850) 878-5310 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-tickets-1983637235369
URL:https://bigbendhospice.org/calendar/powerful-tools-for-caregivers/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:BBH Jean McCully Family House – Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32308\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice Lewis":MAILTO:jlewis@bigbendhospice.org
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UID:10000512-1776357000-1776362400@bigbendhospice.org
SUMMARY:March/April Adult Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This Group is Full. There are still spaces available in the May/June group.\nBig Bend Hospice offers a six-week grief support group for individuals dealing with a loss. 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.\n\n\n\nHere’s what you can expect:\n\nA safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment.\nLearn about grief: Understand what’s normal and get tips for coping.\nConnect with others: Meet other survivors who get what you’re going through.\nGet support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group.\n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursdays March 19 – April 28\, 2026\nTime: 4:30 – 6:00pm\nWho: Anyone who has lost someone\nLocation: This group will meet in the Great Room at the Jean McCully Family House\, located behind the Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center\n\n\n\nRegistration:\nThis event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session.\n\n\n\nFor More Information or to Register:\n\nThis event is free of charge and open to the community.\nRegistration is required for initial session at\n850-878-5310 or bereavement@bigbendhospice.org
URL:https://bigbendhospice.org/calendar/march-april-adult-grief-support-group/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:BBH Jean McCully Family House – Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32308\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Mezzina":MAILTO:pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
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CREATED:20260220T192352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T203502Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiving with Heart
DESCRIPTION:Big Bend Hospice & ACTS 2 presents\nCaregiving with Heart: Support for Families Facing Chronic Illness \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\nConference 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Registration starts at 8:30 AM\nJack McLean Jr. Park Community Center | 700 Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, FL 32301 \nFREE ADMISSION REGISTER BY APRIL 3\nIncludes Complimentary Breakfast\, Lunch\, Raffle & Door Prizes Respite Care and Child Care Services are available\, please notify us if you will need assistance during registration. \nTo reserve your spot to this free conference\, scan the QR code\, call (850) 878-5310\, or visit \n  \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\nTime: Noon – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Jack McLean Jr. Park Community Center 700 Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, FL 32301\n\n  \nMore Information: \n\nCost: No cost\n\nCaregivers\n\nRegistration: Please contact us at (850) 878-5310 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caregiving-with-heart-conference-tickets-1983619664815
URL:https://bigbendhospice.org/calendar/caregiving-with-heart/
LOCATION:Jack McLean Jr. Park Community Center\, 700 Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asya Griffin":MAILTO:agriffin@bigbendhospice.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000
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CREATED:20260224T170149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T123004Z
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:This educational series is designed to equip caregivers with practical skills to care for themselves while caring for others. \nApril 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 | May 7 & 14\nMeets weekly on Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm | Meetings start promptly. We encourage attendees arrive on time.\nBBH | Jean McCully House Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee 32308 \nThe class consists of six weekly sessions\, led by two trained facilitators.\nEach session includes interactive lessons\, discussions\, & guided brainstorming to help you apply the tools in your daily life. \nTHE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILY CAREGIVERS:\n• Reduce stress\n• Improve self-confidence\n• Strengthen communication\n• Balance responsibilities\n• Enhance decision-making\n• Identify helpful community resources \nREGISTRATION\nFREE | Event Space is limited | Refreshments provided\nRSVP your attendance by Friday\, April 3\, 2026\nJustice Lewis\, MSW | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-tickets-1983637235369 \n  \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\nTime: Noon – 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nLocation: Jean McCully House Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee 32308\n\n  \nMore Information: \n\nCost: No cost\n\nCaregivers\n\nRegistration: Please contact us at (850) 878-5310 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-tickets-1983637235369
URL:https://bigbendhospice.org/calendar/powerful-tools-for-caregivers/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:BBH Jean McCully Family House – Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32308\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice Lewis":MAILTO:jlewis@bigbendhospice.org
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UID:10000513-1776961800-1776967200@bigbendhospice.org
SUMMARY:March/April Adult Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This Group is Full. There are still spaces available in the May/June group.\nBig Bend Hospice offers a six-week grief support group for individuals dealing with a loss. 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.\n\n\n\nHere’s what you can expect:\n\nA safe and welcoming space: Share your thoughts and feelings without judgment.\nLearn about grief: Understand what’s normal and get tips for coping.\nConnect with others: Meet other survivors who get what you’re going through.\nGet support from professionals: Trained grief counselors guide the group.\n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursdays March 19 – April 28\, 2026\nTime: 4:30 – 6:00pm\nWho: Anyone who has lost someone\nLocation: This group will meet in the Great Room at the Jean McCully Family House\, located behind the Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center\n\n\n\nRegistration:\nThis event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for the initial session.\n\n\n\nFor More Information or to Register:\n\nThis event is free of charge and open to the community.\nRegistration is required for initial session at\n850-878-5310 or bereavement@bigbendhospice.org
URL:https://bigbendhospice.org/calendar/march-april-adult-grief-support-group/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:BBH Jean McCully Family House – Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32308\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigbendhospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BBH-Adult-Grief-Support-Group-full.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Mezzina":MAILTO:pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
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UID:10000478-1777397400-1777401000@bigbendhospice.org
SUMMARY:Children’s Night
DESCRIPTION:Is your child in need of a safe and supportive space to talk about the death of someone special?\nAs part of our Community Bereavement Care\, Big Bend Hospice offers a monthly support group\, at no cost\, for children ages 6-12. The loss does not need to be recent for a child to benefit from participating.  \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Fourth Tuesday of the Month\n\nTime: 5:30pm – 6:30pm\n\nLocation: This group will meet in the Family Room at the Jean McCully Family House\, located behind the Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center\n\nThis group provides a safe space for children to share their feelings\, ask questions\, and learn healthy ways to cope with grief.  \nMore Information: \n\nCost: No cost\n\nWho: Children ages 6-12\n\nRegistration: Please contact Pam Mezzina at (850) 878-5310 or pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org Registration is required for the initial session
URL:https://bigbendhospice.org/calendar/childrens-night/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:BBH Jean McCully Family House – Family Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee\, Florida\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Event,Youth Bereavement Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Mezzina":MAILTO:pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:This educational series is designed to equip caregivers with practical skills to care for themselves while caring for others. \nApril 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 | May 7 & 14\nMeets weekly on Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm | Meetings start promptly. We encourage attendees arrive on time.\nBBH | Jean McCully House Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee 32308 \nThe class consists of six weekly sessions\, led by two trained facilitators.\nEach session includes interactive lessons\, discussions\, & guided brainstorming to help you apply the tools in your daily life. \nTHE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILY CAREGIVERS:\n• Reduce stress\n• Improve self-confidence\n• Strengthen communication\n• Balance responsibilities\n• Enhance decision-making\n• Identify helpful community resources \nREGISTRATION\nFREE | Event Space is limited | Refreshments provided\nRSVP your attendance by Friday\, April 3\, 2026\nJustice Lewis\, MSW | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-tickets-1983637235369 \n  \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\nTime: Noon – 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nLocation: Jean McCully House Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee 32308\n\n  \nMore Information: \n\nCost: No cost\n\nCaregivers\n\nRegistration: Please contact us at (850) 878-5310 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-tickets-1983637235369
URL:https://bigbendhospice.org/calendar/powerful-tools-for-caregivers/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:BBH Jean McCully Family House – Great Room\, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32308\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigbendhospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BBH_ANNOUNCES_Powerful_Tools.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Justice Lewis":MAILTO:jlewis@bigbendhospice.org
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