Festival of Trees
Kick Off Event
September 21, 2010 - Martini's Restaurant- Washington Street, Easton, MD will donate 20% of proceeds from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm to Talbot Hospice. Come out, wine and dine, and get in the holiday pre-season spirit!
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Hospice Cup XXIX
September 25, 2010
Hospice Cup XXIX America's largest charity regatta, now in its 29th year, will race on September 25, 2010 in Annapolis, MD. The sailing competition takes place on the Chesapeake Bay where over 70 boats will compete for sponsored trophies, prizes and chance to represent the region in the National Championships. Donate, volunteer, sail or become a sponsor. For more information visit www.hospicecup.org
Bereavement Support
Caregivers’ Support
Meets Thursdays, from 1:00 pm until 2:15 pm, for caregivers who are taking care of a loved one with a life limiting illness. This group offers the opportunity to listen for solutions to challenging situations and a chance to share frustrations in a compassionate environment. The group meets every week, reservations are not necessary. Come as you are and find support from those who are in a similar situation.
The Next Chapter
Losing a spouse turns life upside down. This group is designed specifically for widows to share experiences, learn ways to deal with grief and loneliness and receive positive support as they begin a new life. The class meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Call 410-822-6681 for more information.
Return to Laughter
Laughter is therapeutic and an especially valuable form of social support that helps us deal with stress in our lives. Enjoy this contagious therapy as we help each other find the laughs in everyday life. Open to all, this program meets at 11:00 am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Hospice House. Come and join us.
Survivors of Suicide (SOS)
A collaborative effort between Talbot Hospice and the Mental Health assocaiton of Talbot County.
Those who experience the death of a loved one by suicide often find the path through shock and grief to be painful, confusing and lonely. Survivors often struggle with shame and guilt and may not know anyone who has been through this experience .Friends and family, who are suffering themselves, often are not able to give the needed comfort and understanding. Coping with the death of a loved one by suicide is one of the most agonizing experiences that one may encounter. The Suicide Survivors Group provides the opportunity for participants to share and hear from others who have had similar experiences. Group members will find a supportive atmosphere of validation and acceptance where confidentiality is highly valued. The group will begin on September 27, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Talbot Hospice House. The group will meet for six consecutive weeks. Call Norma Trax at 401-833-6681 to register.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead is a six-week educational support group addressing the sorrows and heartaches that accompany a death and how to gather the strength to move forward. The Wednesday evening class will address a variety of topics including; the stages of grief, typical grief reactions, how to handle holidays, coping with stress, anger, guilt and sadness and the changes in roles and relationships resulting from loss. Through sharing stories, thoughts and feelings, we learn that we are not alone, that others are in a similar situation with similar reactions and that we feel better by reaching out to one another. Led by Norma Trax-LCSW-C, Talbot Hospice Bereavement Coordinator. A new group will begin on October 27, 2010 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Please call 410-822-6681 to register.
Wine and Cheese Social Gathering
For widows and widowers, this social gathering is an opportunity for supportive and compassionate conversation in a private setting. This informal get-together is held in a different home the 2nd Saturday of the month from 5-7 pm. Next meeting September 11, 2010 Call Hospice House at 410-822-6681 for directions.
For Children and Adolescents
Death is a part of everyday life, yet for adolescents and children it can be very confusing. Working in conjunction with Talbot County schools, both public and private, Talbot Hospice offers grief support for children and teens who have lost a loved one. If you are interested in having your young person participate please call the guidance counselor at your child's school or Norma Trax, Bereavement Coordinator at Talbot Hospice. You may email Norma at ntrax@talbothospice.org
Volunteer Events
September 2010
Fall Volunteer Picnic-September 19, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at The Talbot Agricultural Center on Hiners Lane in Easton (off Route 50). Delicious hot steamed crabs, homemade side dishes, music, fun and frivolity! A great time to celebrate the volunteers and the summer bounty!
October 2010
Training for New Hospice Volunteers!
Training for New THF Volunteers which addresses a variety of end-of-life issues will take place in October 2010. This comprehensive training will meet on Oct. 5, 7,11,13,18 and 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm (with an extra half hour on the first and last meeting day).The rewards for being a hospice volunteer are immeasurable. For more information please call Susan Piggott, Volunteer Coordinator- 410-822-6681
