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Redwood Area Hospital
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM: Shelly Pauling,
Education & Communications Manager
RE: Bridging the Gap
DATE: September 26, 2007
The Redwood Area Hospital is offering the spring retreat of
“Bridging the Gap” on Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 9:00 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m. for children and teens who are grieving the loss of
someone special in their life.
The purpose of this program is to give persons in grades K-12,
who have experienced the death of a special person, the
opportunity to connect with others “who have been there”. An
opportunity will be provided for participants to explore and
share their feelings about death in a caring atmosphere.
Participants will be able to be a part of a variety of
activities such as sharing stories, journaling, videos, art
projects, recreation, and snacks. A special “Remembering
Service” will be planned and a noon meal will be provided. All
activities will be guided by social workers, staff and
volunteers from the Redwood Area Hospital Hospice program.
There is no cost to attend this retreat. “Bridging the Gap” is
supported by the Redwood Area Hospital Hospice. If you have
questions or wish to pre-register for this retreat, please call
Joleen Johnson at the Redwood Area Hospital at 507-637-4616
before October 18, 2007. You may also register on our website at
www.redwoodareahospital.org, click on classes.
“Bridging the Gap” is held at the Redwood Area Hospital in
Redwood Falls in the Caring Connection room. Participants who
have attended “Bridging the Gap” before are reminded to bring
their journals. All participants are asked to bring a picture of
the person who has died. |
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