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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Second Saturday Divorce Workshops for Women
If you are a woman who is considering divorce, or perhaps in the early to mid-stages of the divorce process, you need to attend one of these educational information-packed 4-hour workshops. Second Saturday deals with the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way to gain a greater understanding of the confusing divorce process. You will learn what to expect and how to prepare. Cost is $35 per person. Pre-registration is necessary to Donna Cheswick at 724-493-9695.
8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Beatty Pointe Village, 700 Beatty Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
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Mondays, April 9-May 15, 2012
Growing Through Grief
Growing Through Grief: Rebuilding Hope is a six-week bereavement program offered free for anyone coping with the loss of a loved one. Experienced bereavement counselors create a welcome setting for those dealing with a difficult loss.
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
565 Coal Valley Rd., Jefferson Hills
James Bibro Pavilion Conference Center
Mondays, April 9 – May 15 (May 15 is a Tuesday)
6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Space is limited to the first 25 attendees.
- Pre-registration is required. To register, please call the Family Hospice bereavement department at 412-572-8829, or visit www.familyhospice.com.
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
Second Saturday Divorce Workshops for Women
If you are a woman who is considering divorce, or perhaps in the early to mid-stages of the divorce process, you need to attend one of these educational information-packed 4-hour workshops. Second Saturday deals with the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way to gain a greater understanding of the confusing divorce process. You will learn what to expect and how to prepare. Cost is $35 per person. Pre-registration is necessary to Donna Cheswick at 724-493-9695.
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Cooper– Siegel Community Library
403 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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Wednesdays, April 18-May 23, 2012
Growing Through Grief
Growing Through Grief: Rebuilding Hope is a six-week bereavement program offered free for anyone coping with the loss of a loved one. Experienced bereavement counselors create a welcome setting for those dealing with a difficult loss.
Southminster House
801 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon
Wednesdays, April 18 – May 23
1-3 p.m.
- Space is limited to the first 25 attendees.
- Pre-registration is required. To register, please call the Family Hospice bereavement department at 412-572-8829, or visit www.familyhospice.com.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Second Saturday Divorce Workshops for Women
If you are a woman who is considering divorce, or perhaps in the early to mid-stages of the divorce process, you need to attend one of these educational information-packed 4-hour workshops. Second Saturday deals with the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way to gain a greater understanding of the confusing divorce process. You will learn what to expect and how to prepare. Cost is $35 per person. Pre-registration is necessary to Donna Cheswick at 724-493-9695.
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Northland Library (McCandless Twp)
300 Cumberland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
Second Saturday Divorce Workshops for Women
If you are a woman who is considering divorce, or perhaps in the early to mid-stages of the divorce process, you need to attend one of these educational information-packed 4-hour workshops. Second Saturday deals with the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way to gain a greater understanding of the confusing divorce process. You will learn what to expect and how to prepare. Cost is $35 per person. Pre-registration is necessary to Donna Cheswick at 724-493-9695.
8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Beatty Pointe Village, 700 Beatty Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
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Ongoing
DuBois Breast Cancer Support Group
Second Sunday each month
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Hahne Regional Cancer Center, DuBois Regional Medical Center
To register for this group only please call Alisa at 814-375-3528
Initiated through grant support of the Pittsburgh Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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Good Grief Center’s Bereavement Support Groups
The Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support offers support groups for anyone having trouble coping with the death of a loved one. General groups are from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on first and third Wednesdays; and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on second and fourth Thursdays. A “Daughters without Mothers” support group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month. The Good Grief Center, a nonprofit organization located at 2717 Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill, serves all ages and is a division of Ursuline Senior Services. To register, call 412-224-4700 or send e-mail to support@goodgriefcenter.com. For more information, visit www.goodgriefcenter.com.
DivorceCare Support Groups
DivorceCare Support Groups are held across the country in various locations for 13-week sessions. The weekly sessions begin with the group watching a video seminar on a specific divorce topic.
Some of the weekly themes include topics such as dealing with ager and loneliness, financial survival, effects of divorce on children and families, forgiveness and new relationships. After the video session the group spends the rest of the time discussing the topic presented and sharing ideas with others going through similar experiences.
Participating locations are as follows:
Allegheny Center Alliance Church, 250 E. Ohio Street, Pittsburgh PA 412-321-4333
Ridgewood Assembly of God, 131 Ridgewood Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 412-931-1313
Sacred Heart Social Hall, 1600 Brinton Road, Braddock Hills PA 412-600-3932
Allison Park Church, 2326 Duncan Avenue, Allison Park PA 412-487-7220
South Hills Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray PA 724-941-8990
Hillcrest Christian Academy, 2500 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park PA 412-854-4040
South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road, Bethel Park PA 412-831-6333
New Community Church, 3100 Wexford Road, Wexford PA 724-935-0909
Orchard Hill Church, 2551 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 724-935-5555
St Richard Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 724-444-1971
Cornerstone Ministries, 2200 Cornerstone Lane, Export PA 724-733-0070
Charter Oak Church, 449 Frye Farm Road, Greensburg, PA 724-805-0355
Word of Life Ministries, 4497 Route 136, Greensburg PA 724-837-8790
Chippewa Evangelical Free Church, 239 Braun Road, Beaver Falls PA 724-843-6381
DivorceCare for Kids (DK4K) is a 13-week support group to help children ages 5 – 13 heal from the pain of divorce. DC4K provides children with a safe and neutral place to recognize and learn to share their feelings to help heal from the pain caused by a separation or divorce.
Each session is centered around a weekly topic such as: What’s Happening to My Family?, Facing My Anger, Developing New Relationships, It’s Not My Fault, and Telling My Parents How I Feel. Kids will participate in various activities (games, crafts, role playing, discussions, and journaling activity books) to help them process the divorce and more forward in their lives.
Participating locations are as follows:
Allegheny Alliance Church, 250 East Ohio Street, Pittsburgh PA 412-321-4333
Chippewa Evangelical Free Church, 239 Braun Road, Beaver Falls PA 724-843-6381
New Community Church, 3100 Wexford Road, Wexford PA 724-822-9500
Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler PA 724-282-0230
Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, 1111 Wood Street, Wilkinsburg PA 412-731-6221
Word of Life Ministries, 4492 State Route 136, Greensburg PA 724-837-8790
South Hills Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray PA 724-941-8990
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Family Hospice and Palliative Care offers the following free community bereavement support groups:
Support Groups - SOUTH
- The Center for Compassionate Care
50 Moffett St., Mt. Lebanon
Third Monday of every month; 7-8:30 p.m. - Southminster House
801 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon
Second Tuesday of every month; 1-2:30 p.m. - Baldwin Community United Methodist Church
5001 Baptist Rd., Whitehall
First Wednesday of every month; 7-8:30 p.m.
All above are free to the public. No registration required. For more information on these South Hills support groups, contact the Family Hospice Bereavement Dept., at 412-572-8829.Support Groups – NORTH
- Grove City Medical Center
631 North Broad St. Ext., Grove City
Third Tuesday of every month; 6-7:30 p.m. - Shenango Valley Senior Center
220 North Buhl Farm Dr., Hermitage
Second Wednesday of every month; 1-2:30 p.m.
- St. Paul Homes
339 E. Jamestown Rd., Greenville
First Thursday of every month; 6:30-8 p.m.
All above are free to the public No registration required. For more information on the Grove City, Hermitage and Greenville support groups, please contact the Family Hospice Hermitage office, at 724-983-6020.
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