CANTON - Aultman Health Foundation has four upcoming programs to help those grieving the loss of a loved one: children, young widow/widowers, daughters and former dialysis patients. Registration is required for each program.
May 5 - June 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m., "The Healing Journey":
This six-week grief-support series held on Mondays is for young widows and widowers, age 60 and under. No session will be held Memorial Day. Reservations must be made by May 1 by calling 330-479-4805. The program is held in the Aultman Woodlawn conference room, 2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW, Canton.
May 6, 7 to 7:30 p.m., "Remembering our Mothers":
In observance of Mother's Day, grown children are invited to share this special evening in honor and remembrance of their deceased mothers. This free dinner presented by Aultman Grief Services and Hospice Bereavement features special guest Candy Wallace, who will share her thoughts on keeping a mother's memory alive. Everyone will also receive a heart-shaped keepsake that can be personally designed. Call 330-479-4805 or 330-379-4835 to register by May 2. The program is at the North Canton Civic Center, 845 W. Maple St., North Canton.
Other monthly ongoing grief support programs include:
* Newly Bereaved: second Tuesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m. This monthly session is for those that have lost someone in the last six months. Call 330-479-4805 to register.
* Gathering Spot for Teens: fourth Thursday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m. Margaret Delillo-Storey leads discussions and exercises with music and drawing; register at 330-479-4835.
* Grief Support Group: first Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Call 330-479-4805 to register.
* Night Grief Support Group: third Tuesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m. Call 330-479-4805 to register.
* Lunch Bunch Grief Support Group: second Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This group meets at area restaurants and offers socialization and fellowship for those who have lost a loved one. Lunch is at one's own expense. Call 330-479-4805 to register.