For anyone grieving the loss of a loved one during the holidays Tuesday, Nov. 9 / 7:00-9:00 pm OR Thursday, Nov. 11 / 9:00-11:00 am. Host site: Bethesda LB Church, 123 W. Hamilton Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54701 Park in back - enter door #8 – Room 305 Bring a friend or family member who may be sharing your grief. No cost for this event. If you wish to donate you may – to Bethesda Care Ministry. Contact us about the ongoing GriefShare support groups at Bethesda. This one-time GriefShare event will offer expert counselors, pastors, and real-life “grievers” offering helpful advice, tips, experiences, and options about: • Being prepared for surprising emotions that may hit you over the holidays. • What you can do about traditions and other changes – it will be different. • Handling social events and invitations – you don’t always know what to do. • How to survive potentially awkward moments with others – you will have them. • Helping your children survive the holidays – they are grieving too. • Where to find comfort, strength, and hope during a seemingly hopeless time. “GriefShare has given me hope.” “This group fills my tank every week.” “I could finally see I was not alone.” “The best thing I ever did for myself.” HOST LOCATION Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church 123 W. Hamilton, Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Park in back - enter door #8 - Rm 305) The event will include: • A powerful video that teaches, counsels, and shares experiences • Discussion of each topic. • A Surviving the Holidays Survival Guide with suggestions, tips, advice, shared experiences, and note-taking sections. TO REGISTER Contact Kurt below with your choice of session. Include all contact information. Or register online at: https://c3ec.churchcenter.com/ registrations/events/1044493 QUESTIONS? Contact Kurt Mattison Lay-Pastor/Director of Care, Bethesda Chaplain, EC - Altoona PD/FD kurt@c3ec.org or 715-864-9039 Also find us at www.griefshare.org or on fb at Grief Support / Eau Claire WI