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7/19/2020

Sunrise Retreats - Summer Pop Up Retreats - Walk the Labyrinth

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​Sunrise Retreats, Summer Pop Up Retreats, Walk the Labyrinth at Julius Kleiner Park, July 21, 2020 at 10:00 am, Lunch will be served.

​Sunrise Retreats - Summer Pop Up Retreats - Walk the Labyrinth


Sunrise Retreats has had to postponed their 2020 widows retreats due to safety reasons,
but know that it these 
intimate weekends are a source of hope and nourishment for so many. 
So, they came up with some ideas of how the Sunrise Retreats can still connect safely with
their community. They have planned a series of Pop Up Retreats this summer for widows
and widowers in the Boise, Idaho area. 


While these events are not "support groups" they ARE opportunities to visit, connect and
support each other while participating in some type of outdoor activity.
​This allows
 participants to keep a 6 foot distance & practice safe guidelines from health officials.

If you had lost a spouse, and live in the Boise area, they would love to have you join them on
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 to Walk the Labyrinth at Julius Kleiner Park at in
​Meridian, Idaho 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Lunch will be provided following the walk. 


Please RSVP! More info can be found at: https://sunriseretreat.org/summer-pop-up-retreats

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7/6/2020

Permission to Grieve: With Watercolor & Crayon Resist - FREE Online Event

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Permission to Grieve: With Watercolor & Crayon Resist - FREE Online Event Hosted by Project Grief Monday, July 13, 2020 from 12:10 - 1:00 PM (MST)
Permission to Grieve: With Watercolor & Crayon Resist - FREE Online Event
Hosted by Project Grief
Monday, July 13, 2020 from 12:10 - 1:00 PM (MST)

The first step toward healing after a loss, is granting oneself permission to grieve.
This about HOW to do it by creating a simple watercolor art project as a way of granting that permission.
Even if you’re a total beginner, art is an incredible tool for healing.
During this virtual event, you’ll:
1.) LISTEN about the importance of granting yourself permission to grieve
2.) LEARN some ideas on HOW to do it
3.) TRY IT OUT for yourself with a simple watercolor & crayon resist activity.

Materials: Watercolors (tubes, cakes, or even that 8 color Crayola kid set will do),
Watercolor paper, watercolor brush, cup of water, paper towel, AND a white crayon (very important!). 
If you have questions about art materials or content, please contact
Danica Thurber directly at support@projectgrief.org

Register for this event at:

https://letsreimagine.org/3780/permission-to-grieve-with-watercolor-crayon-resist?fbclid=IwAR3Yohw28v0LiITL9Dt_8ydTrjkNyt4LS_TgwOXPoNUdUpAXzk5GxFsB6JY
https://www.facebook.com/events/276490883631514/

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5/16/2020

Maddie's Birthday Book Bash - Virtual Party

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You are invited to Maddie's Birthday Book Bash, May 19th at 6pm CST
Maddie's Birthday Book Bash - Virtual Party
My friend Crystal Webster over at Sharing Solace has a special invitation for you! Her new book ‘Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into an Haute Message (Laughable Lessons for When Life Just Sucks)’ will be released on Tuesday, May 19th, her daughter Maddie's 10th birthday.

She's throwing a big virtual Birthday Book Bash and you are invited to attend! Just visit www.sharingsolace.com/birthday to RSVP and get your FREE ticket!  

There will be plenty of fun, snarky shenanigans, party hats, interpretive
​readings (maybe interpretive dance too), special guests, and prizes galore!

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3/25/2020

Living with grief in the midst of COVID-19: 5 Tools to Cope and Navigate This Unprecedented Time

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Living with grief in the midst of COVID-19: 5 Tools to Cope and Navigate This Unprecedented Time
FREE LIVE 45-min Webinar from Therapy Heals
. 

Monday, March 30th at 10:00 am & 5:00 pm PST

In this webinar, you will learn how to...
1. Cope with the parallels between grief and the coronavirus
2. Survive empathy overload
3. Stay connected to your grief when everything else is on hold
4. Remain grounded when the rest of the world is panicking
5. Avoid being a victim of circumstances and to give and receive during grief

Free to register and view - you can register on this page under 'tickets' or you can go here: https://fromgrieftogrowth.mykajabi.com/pl/153417

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3/18/2020

Camp Widow Virtual Edition - 20 & 21 March 2020

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Camp Widow Virtual Edition

Camp Widow
has gone virtual.
They just announced: "Due to the global health crisis created by COVID-19, we are living through an unprecedented experience. The isolation that is often harmful to grieving people's mental health is currently being recommended to protect their physical health. This virtual edition of our Camp Widow program will offer the connections and resources vital to healing for our widowed community from the safety of their own homes.


We are proud to be supporting both our widowed community and the general population by offering resources that increase calm and offer comfort during this time of uncertainty. Please join us in choosing hope over fear and connection over isolation by participating in the first ever Camp Widow Virtual Edition!"

LOCATION: Online from Anywhere

DATE: Mar 20 - 21, 2020

COST:  FREE Content Page is available to all widowed people and the general public at no cost. Includes various 20-30 minute video content designed to provide comfort and calm in the face of the current uncertainty.

One Day Camp Widow Full Access: $75
Includes one day of content and any social activity scheduled for the chosen day.
Full Two Day Camp Widow Access: $150
Includes Friday content, Saturday content, all associated social activities, Sunday virtual 
​5K and virtual Tribute Tile wall.


https://campwidow.org/camp/virtual/

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3/6/2020

Mental Health 101: Managing Stress, Anxiety & Panic

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Mental Health 101: Managing Stress, Anxiety & Panic, Thursday, April 2, 2020, 6:30-8pm in the Multipurpose Room at Nampa Public Library
Mental Health 101: Managing Stress, Anxiety & Panic
Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, Idaho 83651

Come meet with licensed professional counselor, Rebekah Rene Stearns,
MA, LPC, of Nurturing Hope & Healing Counseling, LLC to learn about
Managing Stress, Anxiety & Panic on Thursday, April 2, 2020 from
6:30-8 pm in Multipurpose Room B at the Nampa Public Library. 


We all face stressful & worrisome things in life. This FREE class will teach you how to reduce stress and anxiety as well as how to avoid or eliminate panic attacks so you can take control of your stress and live at peace. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/231469347897974/

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3/6/2020

Carved In Stone: Cemetery History & Symbolism

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Carved In Stone: Cemetery History & Symbolism
(20S-HIS-003) - $25 Registration Fee
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Cloverdale Funeral Home - Event Center 
Cloverdale Funeral 
Home, Cemetery and Creation 
1200 North Cloverdale Road, Boise, Idaho 83713

Spend the evening with Cemetery Historian David Habben. Using hundreds of photos of grave stones taken by the instructor, you will learn the secret language of tomb stones. Learn how to interpret the cryptic emblems, signs & symbols found on grave stones. Many of our ancestors were illiterate. Signs and symbols are the universal language of grave stones. They tell us if the deceased was male or female; religious; belonged to a fraternal organization; was well loved; or even if he or she had a sense of humor, all without knowing how to read. We'll even discuss the history of cemeteries, burial customs, symbolism and even a little humor!

https://www.facebook.com/events/132254448204011/

Register starting March 29, 2020 at 
https://www.boiselearns.org/wconnect/ShowSchedule.awp?&Mode=GROUP&Group=:FULL&Title=Complete+Listing

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3/6/2020

Who Lies Beneath - Famous People Buried in the Treasure Valley

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Who Lies Beneath - Famous People Buried in the Treasure Valley
(20S-HIS-004) - $20 Registration Fee
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm 
Cloverdale Funeral Home - Event Center
Cloverdale Funeral Home, Cemetery and Creation 
1200 North Cloverdale Road, Boise, Idaho 83713.

The cemeteries of the Treasure Valley have thousands of residents. Each has their own story. Some famous, infamous, and some just plain interesting. The class is a virtual walking tour, with historian David Habben, of the cemeteries of Boise, the Treasure Valley, and even beyond in Idaho. But we don't have to worry about the weather or walking for miles! Some examples of the people discussed: a former governor of Idaho and the man who blew him up; the last professional lady bronc rider; the last man legally hanged in Idaho; the man who had the first house in the country heated with geothermal hot steam; the first Jewish governor in the U.S.;
Idaho's James Bond; and Idaho's "Wyatt Earp." 

https://www.facebook.com/events/2830955303665700/

Register starting March 29, 2020 at 

https://www.boiselearns.org/wconnect/ShowSchedule.awp?&Mode=GROUP&Group=:FULL&Title=Complete+Listing

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3/4/2020

Mental Health 101: Breaking Addiction and Codependency - 05 Mar 2020

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Mental Health 101: Breaking Addiction and Codependency, Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 6:30-8:00pm in Multipurpose Room B at Nampa Public Library
Mental Health 101: Breaking Addiction and Codependency
Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, Idaho 83651


Join licensed professional counselor, Rebekah Rene Stearns, MA, LPC, of Nurturing Hope & Healing Counseling, LLC
as she teaches us about Breaking Addiction and Codependency on Thursday, March 5th from 6:30-8 pm
in Multipurpose Room B at the Nampa Public Library
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Learn to help the addict in your life without becoming codependent, enabling unwanted behavior(s) or being taken advantage.Learn to identify the characteristics of the codependent and how to truly help an addict.⁣


https://www.facebook.com/events/488590962064710/
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For more info on this and other local mental health and/or grief related events, visit the
"Events" tab at www.mygriefconnection.org
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2/25/2020

Know the 5 Signs - 08 Apr 2020

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Know the 5 Signs
April 8, 2020 from 4:30 - 5:30pm

Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. South, Nampa, Idaho 83651

Know the 5 Signs is a 45-minute presentation designed to build the
community’s understanding of the many ways that suicide impacts our
friends, families, clients, co-workers, and neighbors. Know the 5 Signs provides
education on recognizing when someone is in emotional distress and how
to reach out to help and connect them to resources. It also covers
information about stigma, understanding mental health conditions,
statistics, self-care techniques, etc.

Join Erin Pfaeffle, LMSW of St. Luke's Wood River Valley for this potentially
life-saving presentation for adults 18+ on April 8, 2020 from 4:30-5:30 pm
in Multipurpose Room A at Nampa Public Library. There will be crafts,
games coloring and other fun activities for kids in Multipurpose Room B
at the same time so parents can attend while their kids are in the room next door.


https://www.facebook.com/events/284132922546849/

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2/24/2020

The Griddle Gives (Idaho) - 25 Feb 2020

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The Griddle Gives poster, A Portion of Sales Will Be Donated to The Speedy Foundation, February 25, 2020

The Griddle Gives (Idaho)

February 25, 2020 from 7:00am - 2pm
At all four "The Griddle" restaurant locations in the Treasure Valley

All four locations of The Griddle in the Treasure Valley will be collecting donations to support the work of
The Speedy Foundation on February 25th, from 7:00am - 2:00pm. A portion of all sales will be donated to
The Speedy Foundation. Please swing by, treat yourself to a yummy breakfast, and
help support our work to prevent suicide and raise awareness for mental health.


https://www.facebook.com/events/2701982739847905/

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2/20/2020

Pink and Blue Fun Run - 20 June 2020

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Pink and Blue Fun Run
Pink and Blue Fun Run 2020
Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lakeview Park, 1304 7th St N., Nampa, Idaho 83687
Mark your calendars and prepare for the pinkest and bluest fun run yet!
The 4th Annual Pink and Blue Fun Run,
to help benefit David's Hope Pregnancy Loss Ministry
will be on June 20, 2020. They are looking for
business sponsors and vendors for this event. Contact them
if you want to participate. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as well as a drawing for all participants,
and a prize for the very best pink and blue spirit!!

There will also be raffles, face painting, vendors, and fun for the whole family!

Register by March 31st for a $5 discount making registration only $20!

Registration from April 1st to June 19th is $25.
Late Registration available for $30.


Register at www.pinkandbluerun.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/486933195250877/

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2/5/2020

Holistic Mental Health & Wellness Expo - 20 Feb 2020

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Holistic Mental Health & Wellness Expo, February 20, 2020 from 5-9pm at Lake Harbor Event Center flyer
Holistic Mental Health & Wellness Expo
February 20, 2020 from 5:00-9:00 pm
Lake Harbor Event Center
3250 N. Lakeharbor Lane, Boise 83703


Mental Health is awakened in Boise!
Join us for this FREE EVENT! 


The Holistic Mental Health & Wellness Expo brought to you by the Natural Health Practitioners Network. This exclusive expo is designed to showcase a wide variety of holistic options and modalities available to our Treasure Valley community. Learn from practitioners and researchers who want to share the products and services they endorse. You will find a wealth of information available to help you determine the best possible resources to meet all your mental health needs.

We will have SWAG Bags available for the first 50 guests
and fun prizes 
and discounts throughout the evening. We'll have light refreshments and beverages available to enjoy
while you engage experts in discussions that 
will enrich your lives and heighten your awareness of the importance of 
​
mental health in our society.

Register today for FREE tickets! bit.ly/MentalExpo

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1/28/2020

Know the 5 Signs - 08 Apr 2020

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Know the 5 Signs
Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave S., Nampa, Idaho 83651
April 8, 2020 from 4:30-5:30 pm in Multipurpose Room A

Know the 5 Signs is a 45-minute presentation designed to
build the community’s understanding of the many ways that suicide impacts our friends, families, clients, co-workers,
and neighbors. 

 
Know the 5 Signs provides education on recognizing when someone is in emotional distress and how to reach out to help and connect them to resources.  It also covers information about stigma, understanding mental health conditions, statistics,
self-care techniques, etc. 

 
Join Erin Pfaeffle, LMSW of St. Luke's Wood River Valley for this potentially life-saving presentation for adults 18+ on April 8, 2020 from 4:30-5:30 pm in Multipurpose Room A.
 
There will be crafts, games coloring and other fun activities for kids in Multipurpose Room B at the same time so parents can attend while their kids are in the room next door. 

https://nampalibrary.libcal.com/event/6350251
https://www.facebook.com/events/284132922546849/

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1/24/2020

First Thursday: Love Yourself - Art From a Grieving Heart - 06 Feb 2020

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Love Yourself: Art From a Grieving Heart, February 6, 2020, 5-9pm at JUMP Boise with Project Grief local artist Danica Thurber
First Thursday: Love Yourself, Art From a Grieving Heart
Thursday, February 6 from 5:00-9:00PM
Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP Boise)
1000 W Myrtle Street, Boise, ID 83702

First Thursday - "Love Yourself" is all about healthy self-care. Artwork will feature original acrylic paintings
and prints chronicling the artist's journey through the loss of her dad and grandparents. The artist,
Danica Thurber, also teaches art for grief recovery, and some of the workshop examples will be on display.
Other activities, such as coloring pages and games, will be available in the JUMP lobby.

Entrance is FREE and the event is family friendly.
Come and go as you please. Everyone is welcome.


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1/24/2020

Destination Wellness Health Fair 2020 - 01 Feb 2020

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Destination Wellness Health Fair 2020
My Grief Connection
will have a booth at Nampa Public Library's Destination Wellness 2020 Health Fair. it is a
FREE community event on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the library. Come take advantage of FREE vital signs health screenings, dental screening and fluoride treatments, STI screenings,
hearing checks and more. There will be fun, interactive demonstrations on multiple topics, including healthy cooking, yoga, core strength and stabilization, ACT muscle testing and Fit & Fall Proof senior exercise classes.


There will be exciting activities for all ages including: a bean bag toss, spin art table,
"smoothi-cycle," doctor dress-up area, and coloring sheets as well as ongoing health and
wellness activities for kids in the Tween Zone from 10-2 pm and a Let's Move Together
Storytime at 12:00 pm for ages 3-6 in the Storytime Area.


Demonstration Schedule:
Storytime Area:  11:15am – Yoga with 2CYoga

Multipurpose Room:
10:45am - Core Stabilization with Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy
11:45am – Fit & Fall Proof Senior Exercise with Southwest District Health
12:30pm – Diabetes presentation & build-your-own trail-mix bar with
University of Idaho Extension
1:15pm – ART muscle testing with The Karlfeldt Center


https://www.facebook.com/events/555041785046686/

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1/18/2020

Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit: July 30 - August 2, 2020

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Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit
July 30 - August 2, 2020
Hilton Downtown Cleveland - Cleveland, OH


This summer, join fellow long-term survivors of suicide loss for a weekend of connection, learning and empowerment. This is the only conference of its kind, focusing solely on the needs of those whose loss took place long enough ago that they feel ready to gain new perspective on their grief journey. The conference will feature workshops, expert-led discussions, and social activities exploring how grief evolves over time.

https://afsp.org/our-work/loss-healing/long-term-survivors-of-suicide-loss-summit/?fbclid=IwAR3KtSivaEzc6eq0veqAPQyNJ_aiuCDy4MWcnAkd83PNVJ3l2d8F-TGWupc

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1/17/2020

Mental Health 101:  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - 06 Feb 2020

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Mental Health 101:  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Thursday, February 6th, 2020 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm 
Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave.
South, Nampa, Idaho 83651

Join licensed professional counselor, Rebekah Rene Stearns,
MA, LPC, of Nurturing Hope & Healing Counseling, LLC to
learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
on Thursday, February 6, 2019
from 6:30-8 pm in Multipurpose Room B.

Veterans, military families, and anyone impacted
by trauma of any type can benefit from learning
about this diagnosis.  Know the symptoms, causes,
reactions, complications, and treatments.  Gain the
​knowledge and hope that you need to overcome
your past trauma(s).  


This class is part of a 5-part monthly series on
Mental Health issues we will be hosting at
Nampa Public Library from Dec 2019 - Apr 2020.

Other sessions will include:
Thursday, March 5th, 2020
Mental Health 101: Breaking Addiction and
Co-Dependency 
 
Thursday, April 2nd, 2020
Mental Health 101: Managing Stress, Anxiety & Panic


https://www.facebook.com/events/699362824217137/

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12/17/2019

Discover Life Again: Creating New Life After Loss - January / February 2020

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January 2020, Discover Life Again: Creating New Life After Loss, a 6 Week Class Filled With Tools and Experiences to Embrace Our Wellness, Create Personal Wellness and Discover Hope Filled Futures
Discover Life Again: Creating New Life After Loss
January 21st-February 25th, 2020 on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm

If you are processing a loss of any kind, please join Coalesce Discovery for their upcoming Discover Life Again: Creating New Life After Loss class.  After experiencing loss and change, we are overwhelmed, exhausted
and confused to say the least.  All of the change and stress has taken a toll on our health and
well-being.  Discover Life Again, is filled with tools and experiences to embrace our wholeness,
create personal wellness and discover hope filled futures.


All forms of loss are welcome and honored in the Discover Life Again: Creating New Life After Loss class, including the loss of a loved one, physical health and/or relationships. This is a 6 week class that meets on Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm, from January 21st - February 25th, 2020, in Boise, Idaho.  The cost is $149.

*This is not a grief support group.  This is an educational wellness class taught by Marni Henderson B.S.,
Licensed Health Educator and Wellness Practitioner.


Register for the class at:
https://www.coalescediscovery.com/classes/discover-life-again/

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12/17/2019

The Longest Night Service - 19 December 2019

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Wright UUC & Boise First UCC, Longest Night Service, Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 pm, Wright UCC, 4821 W. Franklin Road, Boise
The Longest Night Service
Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 7–8 PM
Wright Community Congregational United Church of Christ
4821 W Franklin Road, Boise, Idaho 83705
The Longest Night is a gentle, contemplative service for
those who are carrying pain or loss during this season of celebration. Communion will be shared and pastors
will be available to talk with and pray.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1012433989090755/

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12/12/2019

Camp Erin® South Idaho - June 2020

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Camp Erin, Because Kids Grieve, Part of the Eluna Network Logo
Camp Erin® South Idaho
June 12-14, 2020 at the Trinity Pines Camp &
Conference Center in Cascade, Idaho

​Camp Erin® is a three-day, overnight bereavement camp
for children and teens ages 6 through 17 who have
experienced the death of someone significant in their life,
such as a parent, sibling, family member or friend. 
Facilitated by professional staff and trained volunteers from Because Kids Grieve, Camp Erin South Idaho is offered
free of charge to all bereaved youth seeking support. 
Camp Erin combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional activities. Campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping
skills, and make friends with peers who are also grieving.
The retreat weekend will help bereaved youth share their
grief experiences in creative ways through art projects, time
to talk and share, outdoor games and challenge courses, participate in memorial activities and even share
a campfire experience! Transportation for campers will
be provided by Because Kids Grieve from our designated
drop off and pick up sites. ​Camp Erin is FREE to all campers through generous support from Eluna, donations from local corporations and other area organizations. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS May 15, 2020.
For more information about Camp Erin, please contact
Camp Erin South Idaho at info@becausekidsgrieve.org 

Registration questions can be left on their message
line at 208-352-2994.
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https://becausekidsgrieve.org/what-is-camp-erin/
https://www.facebook.com/CEsouthidaho/

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12/8/2019

The Longest Night Services in Boise

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The Longest Night
The Longest Night
Are you grieving during this holiday season?  Those who
have experienced the death of a loved one might not feel the happy anticipation that the world seems to feel at this time
of year.  Major holidays especially bring painful reminders that a loved one(s) have died and gone on ahead. Even when a death occurred years ago, the memories of times gone by
are still with us. Sometimes these memories are bittersweet; other times the ​awareness can rip off the scab of healing
and leave us raw and in pain. 

The Longest Night is a special memorial service to lovingly acknowledge our loss, hear sweet music, honor those
loved ones, and join together in fellowship with others
who understand. 

First Presbyterian Church
950 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83702
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 7pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/2497453253803069/

Cathedral of the Rockies Amity Campus
4464 S Maple Grove Rd, Boise, ID 83709
Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 5pm

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12/4/2019

A Celebration of Remembrance at Flahiff Funeral chapel in Caldwell, idaho - 10 December 2019

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A Celebration of Remembrance
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Flahiff Funeral Chapel, 624 Cleveland Blvd,
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
The holidays can be a particularly tough time for people who have experienced the loss of someone they love or care for. Flahiff funeral home created this special evening to offer hope to all families in the communities they serve and to honor those we have cared for and their loved ones left behind. On this night they will open their doors and welcome the community; no matter if they have served your family or not, for an evening of togetherness, love, compassion and support as we share in a time of remembrance. Every family will receive an ornament to take home in honor of their loved one and light refreshments will be served in the Flahiff Reception Room.


For more information and to reserve seats please contact
Erin Smith or Marissa Ensley at (208) 459-0833

Guest Speaker: Christy DeVinaspre - Guest Speaker: Marc Smith
Musical Guests: Reese Kinney & Erin Beltran

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12/3/2019

After Chloe and Friends 3rd Annual Online Summit: Living and Grieving - December 16-21, 2019

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After Chloe and Friends 3rd Annual Online Summit: Living and Grieving
After Chloe and Friends 3rd Annual Online Summit: Living and Grieving
December 16-21, 2019
Sign up for the FREE at
https://afterchloe.lpages.co/online-summit-2019-copy/

After Chloe and 24 of her friends who specialize in grief support, anxiety management, fellow grievers, therapy, mindset strategies, reiki. In addition to wellness, yoga, trauma recovery, grief recovery, IVF, prayer and meditation, other tools,and resources to assist you in actions, mindsets, EFT, PTSD and strategies to help you to face the impossible process of grieving. Actual solutions and actions to help you to not only find yourself but get through the impossible process of grief not only through the Holidays but day to day.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2492356060982408/?active_tab=about

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12/2/2019

Giving Tuesday 2019

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Giving Tuesday logo
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations
to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day. It was created
in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this
idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give,
collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Here are some local Treasure Valley organizations that could really benefit from your
#GivingTuesday donations. 


American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Idaho Chapter
https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.event&eventID=6627

Because Kids Grieve
https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/Njk4NDM=

Camp Lolo
https://www.facebook.com/camploloidaho/

David's Hope Pregnancy Loss Ministry
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1184761188387212/1610991559025582/
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​Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline

https://www.idahosuicideprevention.org/donate/

Little Joys Remembrance Foundation
https://www.littlejoysremembrancefoundation.org/ways-to-help.html

LiveWilder Foundation
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