 International Widows Day is Tuesday, June 23, 2020
International Widows Day is an annual day to bring global awareness to the violation of human rights and dignity that widows suffer in many countries after the death of their spouses. The loss of a spouse is devastating under the best of circumstances but the COVID-19 pandemic has made the situation worse over the last several months, leaving many thousands of women newly widowed and cut off from financial and familial support. There are an estimated 258 million widows around the world, and close to 1 in 10 live in extreme poverty. The United Nations observes this day to draw attention to the voices & experiences of widows across the globe and to galvanize the unique support that they need. It is an opportunity for action towards achieving full rights and recognition for widows. Widows' rights are women's rights are human rights. "For many women, becoming a widow does not just mean the heartache of losing a husband, but often losing everything else as well." – Cherie Blair, wife of former Prime Minister, Tony Blair.
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 Sunrise Retreats Summer Pop Up Retreats and Virtual Classes Sunrise Retreats has had to postponed their 2020 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 who 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 Please RSVP! More info can be found here https://sunriseretreat.org/summer-pop-up-retreats Morning Stroll and Lunch to Honor International Widows Day Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 10 AM – 12 PM at Kathryn Albertson Park https://www.facebook.com/events/903817836710598/ Healing Wellness In Life After Loss Class Starting Tuesday, July 7th ( 10-11:30 am or 6-7:30 pm) 6 week live online webinar delivered in the Zoom format Classes will be recorded if you are not able to attend class $29 registration fee (HSA and Flex Accounts may be billed) *This is not a grief support group. This is an educational wellness class taught by Marni Henderson B.S., credentialed Health Educator, and HeartMath Practitioner. Register at: https://www.coalescediscovery.com/classes/discover-life-again/ Walk the Labryrinth at Julies Kleiner Park and Lunch Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 10 AM – 12 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/285369222842379/ Paddle the Pond Summer Pop Up Retreat for the Widowed Tuesday, August 25, 2020 time TBD https://www.facebook.com/events/684575868772643/ Paint in the Park Summer Pop Up Retreat for the Widowed Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM at Kristin Armstrong Park https://www.facebook.com/events/598857420750258/ How to write a good condolence card for a death in 2020 WITH JENNY LISKIn this video from widowed mom, and host of "The Widowed Parent Podcast,"
Jenny Lisk, gives us practical tips for that dreaded task of writing a condolence card. https://youtu.be/Gt77V92J7xY Check out The Widowed Parent Podcast at https://www.jennylisk.com/ 4/18/2020 The Widowed Parent Podcast: What You Can Do, When You Can't Have a Funeral During a Pandemic?Read Now The Widowed Parent Podcast: Ep. 67, Pandemic Special Episode
Buffy Peters of Hamilton's Academy of Grief and Loss, at Hamilton's Funeral Home in Des Moines, Iowa, and host Jenny Lisk speak about "What You Can Do, When You Can't Have a Funeral During a Pandemic?" https://www.jennylisk.com/podcast/wpp067  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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