Events

Gaston Hospice Events: Summer 2013

Gaston Hospice Night at the Grizzlies!
Come out to a Gastonia Grizzlies game and celebrate with Gaston Hospice!  This promises to be a fun-filled family night celebrating with a fun focus on appreciation for Gaston Hospice and our deserving staff.

Saturday, June 1
7:00 p.m.  

 Advance Directive Clinics
Gaston Hospice offers two drop in clinics every month for people to complete a living will and a health care power of attorney.  Hospice social workers will walk you through the steps and make sure that you understand your end of life care options.  They will notarize the documents and provide you with the assurance that your loved ones and family can know and understand your wishes.  These clinics are held in our office on the first Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and the third Thursday of every month from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.  
Thursday, June 6, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 

New Hope Counseling Center for Grief and Loss

The following GRIEF CLASSES and SUPPORT GROUPS are offered to the public on an ongoing basis. (For some events pre-registration is required and there may be a $10 fee). Call the Gaston Hospice office for more information on any of these events at (704) 861-8405.

Grief and Faith Seminar - A New Service of Gaston Hospice
Where is God? Why did this happen? Why do bad things happen to good people? Death can deeply impact your faith and raise questions that seem to demand answers. Unfortunately, these answers don't come easily. In this one-day seminar, learn how your faith can help you overcome the need for answers and become the driving force to help you through your grief. For more information or to register, Ann Moss or Chemarra Bryant at 704-861-8405. This seminar will be scheduled based on the demand and preference of registrants.

Understanding Grief after Loss
A one-time class for bereaved who want to understand the grief process and how to live through it. Opportunity for follow-up sessions within the month following your class may be scheduled based on the requests of attendants. ($10)

Saturday, June 8
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Gaston Hospice office
258 E. Garrison Blvd.
Water Tower Place
Gastonia

The Compassionate Friends - Death of a Child (any age) Support Group, Local Chapter
A monthly support group for people who have lost a child. For more information, call Candace Hulsey, Chapter Leader, at (704) 392-2877 (home), or (704) 678-6537 (cell).
You may also call Sandra Broughton, Assistant Chapter Leader at (704) 691-2875 (home) or (704) 813-3965 (cell).

Monday, June 3
7:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
1621 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia

After Suicide - for Survivors of a Loved One's Suicide 
A support group for survivors of suicide deaths. Meets the second Monday of each month. Call Terri Ray at (704) 861-8405 for more information and location.

Monday, June 10  
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Alzheimer's Support Group
A monthly support group for people who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia. Sponsored by Gaston Hospice and the Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

Tuesday, May 28
7:00 p.m.
Gaston Hospice office
258 E. Garrison Blvd.
Water Tower Place
Gastonia

Widowed Person's Lunch Bunch
A monthly support group for people who have lost a spouse.

Wednesday, May 22
11:30 a.m.
Hometown Country Buffet
181 W. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia

NOW TAKING REGISTRATION FOR:

Patchwork Memories

Create quilted keepsakes out of your loved one's clothing.

Classes will be held on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. starting in October.  To register, call Debra at (704) 861-8405.

Death of a Spouse Support Group
Death of a Parent for Adults