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Open-Ended Adult Grief Support Group

First and third Tuesday of each month
10:30 a.m. – noon
First Presbyterian Church
Winter Haven

This group is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information or to register, contact Angel Sanders at 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994.


Open-Ended Adult Grief Support Group

First and third Tuesday of each month
5:30 – 7 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
Winter Haven

This group is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information or to register, contact Angel Sanders at 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994.


Grieving Parents Support Group

Last Tuesday of each month
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Good Shepherd Hospice Resource Center
Lakeland

This open-ended support group helps parents grieving the loss of a child (ages 0 to 18). For more information or to register, contact Angel Sanders at 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994.


Caregivers Support Group

Last Wednesday of each month
10:30 a.m. – noon
The Bethany Center for Grieving Children
Auburndale

This open-ended support group helps caregivers who are caring for seriously or terminally ill patients. For more information or to register, contact Angel Sanders at 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994.


Child and Teen Support Group

Third Thursday of each month
6 – 7:30 p.m.
The Bethany Center for Grieving Children
Auburndale

This is an ongoing support group for children and teens, ages 5 to 17, who have experienced the death of a loved one. At least one parent/guardian must attend. For more information or to register, contact Angel Sanders at 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994.


Child and Teen Support Group

Tuesdays, May 5 and 19
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Good Shepherd Hospice Sun Room
Sebring

This is an ongoing support group for children and teens, ages 5 to 17, who have experienced the death of a loved one. At least one parent/guardian must attend. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Wilde at 863-402-1066 or Angel Sanders at 1-800-464-3994.


Adult Grief Support Group

Thursdays, May 7 – June 11
1 – 2:30 p.m.
North Lakeland Presbyterian Church
Lakeland

This six-week support group is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information or to register, contact Angel Sanders at 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994.



Child and Teen Support Group

Thursdays, May 7 and 21
6 – 7:30 p.m.
The Bethany Center for Grieving Children
Auburndale

This is an ongoing support group for children and teens, ages 5 to 17, who have experienced the death of a loved one. At least one parent/guardian must attend. For more information or to register, contact Angel Sanders at 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994.


Widow & Widower Support Group

Tuesdays, May 12 and 26
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Good Shepherd Hospice Sun Room
Sebring

This support group is specifically designed for young widows and widowers grieving the loss of a spouse. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Wilde at 863-402-1066 or Angel Sanders at 1-800-464-3994.


Survivors of Suicide Support Group

Tuesdays, June 2 – 23
5:30 – 7 p.m.
The Bethany Center
Auburndale

This support group is specifically for survivors whose loved ones have died by suicide. For more information or to register, contact Angel Sanders at 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994.



Widow & Widower Support Group

Tuesdays, June 9 and 23
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Good Shepherd Hospice Sun Room
Sebring

This group is specifically for young widows and widowers grieving the loss of a spouse. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Wilde at 863-402-1066 or Angel Sanders at 1-800-464-3994.


Adult Grief Support Group

Tuesdays, June 9 – July 14
2 – 4 p.m.
Good Shepherd Hospice Sun Room
Sebring

This six-week support group is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Wilde at 863-402-1066 or Angel Sanders at 1-800-464-3994.


Adult Grief Support Group

Tuesdays, June 16 – July 21
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Center for Cancer Care and Research
Lakeland

This six-week support group is for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information or to register, contact Angel Sanders at 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994.


Patient/Family Volunteer Training
Serving as a Good Shepherd Hospice volunteer can challenge your spirit, fill your heart and enrich your life. Meet extraordinary people who will share this incredible journey with you.

Volunteers are prepared for their role with a free, comprehensive training program. No previous experience in the medical field is necessary. Through training, hospice volunteers learn how to give the gift of the heart in providing emotional support, companionship and respite care to our patients and families.

Volunteer training will start soon. For more information on being a Good Shepherd Hospice volunteer, please contact Nina Gilbert at (863) 551-3979.