Support

New Grief Support Group: Navigating Grief

Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley’s Community Bereavement Services is offering a new 6-week grief support group starting in September.

The Navigating Grief group will meet on Tuesdays at 2:00PM via Zoom from Sept. 14th to Oct. 19th and will be facilitated by Hospice’s Bereavement Coordinator, Kate Favaro, CRPA.

The group will help participants develop healthy develop healthy coping skills and provide peer support to foster growth and healing. The sessions are structured to build upon each other and attendance to all 6 sessions is essential.

Navigating Grief is open to anyone 18 and older who has had a loved one pass away in the last 6-12 months. (The deceased individual did not have to be served by Hospice.)

Ideally, interested individuals will have already begun working on their grief and will be comfortable sharing their story and feelings with a small group.

To determine if the group will be beneficial, a screening process will occur at time of registration to ensure the interested individual equipped and ready to participate.

For more information and to register, contact Kate Favaro at 315-265-3105 or email kfavaro@hospiceslv.org.

*Please note: Due to COVID concerns and restrictions, this group will be held exclusively via Zoom. Participants must have a valid email address and access to a computer with a webcam, smartphone, or tablet. Zoom link will be emailed to those who register by Sept. 14th.

Memorial Garden Offers Space for Reflection

Visitors strolling through
the Hospice Memorial Garden
can read the heartfelt tributes
engraved in glass and stone to
the loved ones of more than
100 community members who
have supported Hospice with
their gifts to the Garden.
The quarter-mile Brian
Gardam Tranquility Trail now
includes a labyrinth offering
visitors further opportunities
for self-guided reflection.
We thank everyone who
helped build this peaceful,
lovely space.
The Memorial Garden is
open to the public and is handicap
accessible.
If you would like to create a memorial
for your loved one in the Garden, please
download a Memorial Garden order
form here.

For more information, please contact
Kellie Hitchman at 315-265-3105.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities for 2020

Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley is accepting businesses interested in becoming a 2020 Corporate Sponsor.

Why sponsor Hospice?

Hospice is a vital part of our North Country community – our care and services add quality of life to all who encounter our organization, including your own employees and customers. By sponsoring our Hospice, you are ensuring these services remain available to all who need them. Signing on as a Hospice Sponsor gives your business exposure at all our events, on our website and in our semi-annual newsletters. This exposure shows your employees and customers that your business recognizes the importance of the services we provide and that you are invested in our success.

By partnering with Hospice SLV, you associate your name with our highly respected reputation and your support plays a direct role in each day of care provided to our community.

What are the benefits of being a Hospice Sponsor?

Exposure through advertising and media coverage, including print ads, radio, and social media outlets.

Face-to-Face exposure with community members, donors and our volunteers.

Your company name and logo listed on our website and in all event publications.

Levels of Support:

Sponsorship levels range from Event Level supporters to Premiere Level partners. Each level comes with specific benefits including event tickets and other “perks” .

A full listing of the Sponsor Levels and Benefits can be downloaded here.

For more information on becoming an Corporate Sponsor, contact Hospice’s Director of Development Kellie Hitchman at (315) 265-3105.

Or, complete a Sponsor Registration Form and send it to:

C/O: Kellie Hitchman

6805 US Highway 11

Potsdam, NY 13676

Fax: (315) 265-0323

Reservations Now Open for Tastes of Autumn

It’s that time of year – as we make the transition to another beautiful fall in the North Country, Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley is welcoming the change of season as we begin to plan Tastes of Autumn. Our popular gourmet brunch fundraiser celebrates the important partnership of Hospice donors and volunteers. Thanks to generous community support, participants enjoy an exceptional four-course meal and dining experience while raising much needed funds to support our important programs. Tastes highlights the special talents of our friends and neighbors. Everyone from the chefs preparing the entrees to the wait staff are volunteering their time and talents to support our important work. In addition to the main entrees, guests can expect to enjoy specialty soup, salad, bread and desserts all provided by local area businesses.

This year, Tastes of Autumn will take place on Sunday October 20^th. Tastes welcomes back many experienced volunteers who are committed to creating the same wonderful culinary experience guests have enjoyed for many years. Returning to Tastes are guest chefs Dr. Bill Orlando (Orlando Chiropractic, Massena), Chef John VanKennen (SUNY Potsdam) and Chef Amy Conger (1844 House). More information about their mouth-watering entrées can be found below.

This year’s event brings one major change: a new venue. Tastes of Autumn will take place at Vino Vidi Vici at the Quality Inn in downtown Massena, NY.

Reservations are being accepted from now until Wednesday October 16^th. To make your reservation, download a Reservation Form and send it to:

Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley

ATTN: Samantha Jones

6805 US Highway 11

Potsdam, NY 13676

Reservations may also be made by calling Hospice at (315) 265-3105 (8:00am- 4:30pm, Mon-Friday) or by emailing samj@hospiceslv.org.

Please be sure to include your entrée choices and two requests for seating times. Payment in advance is suggested, however you have the option to pay at the door on the day of the event.

We hope you see you there!

Fall Grief Support Groups

Hospice Bereavement Services is offering an assortment of programs for those grieving the death of a loved one. Upcoming grief programs include a Widows Support Group, Death of a Parent Support Group and our annual Coping with Grief During the Holidays workshops.

Widow/Widower Support Group

This is a 6-week bereavement support group for those grieving the loss of a spouse or partner. The group will meet every Wednesday from 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. beginning October 23rd.

Participants may bring a lunch, if desired. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

The group is free to attend, however pre-registration is requested by October 15th.

Death of a Parent/Grandparent Support Group

This six-week bereavement support program is intended for adults who are grieving the death of a parent or close grandparent. The group will take place on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. beginning on October 22nd.

Individuals may bring their own dinner. Light refreshments of coffee and cookies will be provided.

The group is free to attend, however pre-registration is requested by October 15th.

Coping Through the Holidays

This three-part workshop will offer tips, tools and strategies to help you navigate the demands of the seasons. Each session will offer a different perspective for approaching the corresponding holiday. The workshops will be held on Saturdays November 16th, December 7th and January 11th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Hospice Center on Route 11.

Thanks to generous community support, all of these programs are free and open to anyone struggling with the death of a loved one, and to those offering comfort to the bereaved; a previous Hospice affiliation is not needed.

For more information about our grief support programs and to register for a workshop or group, contact Hospice’s Bereavement Counselor, Donna Trimm Calk at (315) 265-3105 or dtrimmcalk@hospiceslv.org.