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Grief Resources May-August 2025

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Message GRIEF RESOURCESserenityhospiceandhome.org815-732-4111griefsupport@serenityhospiceandhome.org

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June28 thNov 2 ndButterflyReleaseJoin us as wededicate theGazebo Memorials,Veterans’ pavers,and release liveMonarch butterfliesin remembrance ofloved ones. Annual Memorial ServiceOur annual Memorial Service will be inremembrance ofyour loved oneswho have diedduring the pastyear. TBDDec Blue ChristmasAll are invited tojoin us for a time ofprayer and candlelighting as weacknowledge thestruggles of life ina traditionallybright season. Young Widows GroupA support group for widows aged 60 andunder.Morning GroupA group for anyone in the community who hasexperienced a loss in the last two years tomeet.Diamond ArtA time for those who have experienced a loss to meetat The Serenity Shed and benefit from comfort art.Evening GroupA group for anyone in the community who hasexperienced a loss in the last two years tomeet.Men’s Coffee GroupA support group geared towards bereavedmen. This group meets at Sunrise in Oregon.Bereavement Book ClubA meeting that discusses a different griefcentered book each month.Groups are subject to change,these groups will not meet ifthere are not enough peopleregistered. Please remember toRSVP by calling 815-732-4111.Groups are held at The SerenityHome unless stated otherwise,please use the back parking lotentrance.6 - Week Grief ClassA weekly course based on the teachings ofDr. Alan Wolfelt. Cooking for OneA course designed to re-teach ourselves how to cookand shop for a household of one.Children/Teen GriefWatch our Facebook and webpage for upcomingworkshops or events for those 18 and under.

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Jun 3 - Young Widows Group 5-6 PMJun 4- 6 Wk Class (Wednesdays 4-5:30)Jun 5 - Morning Group 10-11 AMJun 13 - Diamond Art @ The Shed 9-11 AMJun 17 - Evening Group 5-6 PMJun 18 - Men’s Coffee Group @ Sunrise, Oregon 9-10 AMJun 19 - Bereavement Book Club 5-6 PMJun 28 - Butterfly Release 9AMJul 1 - Young Widows Group 5-6 PMJul 3 - Morning Group 10-11 AMJul 11 - Diamond Art @ The Shed 9-11 AMJul 15 - Evening Group 5-6 PMJul 16 - Men’s Coffee Group @ Sunrise, Oregon 9-10 AMJul 17- Bereavement Book Club 5-6 PMJul 18 - Diamond Art @ The ShedAug 5 - Young Widows Group 5-6 PMAug 7 - Morning Group 10-11 AMAug 8 - Diamond Art @ The Shed 9-11 AMAug 15- Diamond Art @ The ShedAug 19 - Evening Group 5-6 PMAug 20- Men’s Coffee Group @ Sunrise, Oregon 9-10 AMAug 21 - Bereavement Book Club 5-6 PMMay 1 - Morning Group 10-11 AMMay 6 - Young Widows Group 5 -6 PMMay 9 - Diamond Art @ The Shed 9-11 AMMay 15 - Bereavement Book Club 5 -6 PMMay 16 - Diamond Art @ The ShedMay 20 - Evening Group 5 -6 PMMay 21 - Men’s Coffee Group @ Sunrise, Oregon 9-10 AMMemorial Butterfly ReleaseS a t u r d a y , J u n e 2 8 t h , 2 0 2 5 9 a mS e r e n i t y H o m e - 1 6 5 8 S I l l i n o i s R o u t e 2 - O r e g o n , I L

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Tuesday’s at The ShedSometimes it’s nice just tobe in good company! EveryTuesday from 9am-1pmsomeone will be availablein the work room in TheShed. Enjoy some coffee,crafts, and chats!Sign up on our website for our weekly Serenity Shed Newsletter forweekly Shed News and grief resources!Therapeutic ArtEveryone grieves differently, and no oneshould do it alone. Experience the benefits oftherapeutic art at The Serenity Shed. Join uson August 26 to create these wine bottlemasterpieces! This class is for all skill levels.Please call for more information. thSerenity Shed is a peaceful space for Serenity Hospice’s Bereavement Programs, staffed bydedicated bereavement coordinators. It includes a workshop for repurposing furniture andcommunity projects, offering therapeutic benefits through hands-on activities for those inmourning and all walks of life.