| Calendar | ||
| All groups, classes, programs and special events will meet at HeartLight Center unless noted with a “Location”. | ||
| Please RSVP to info@heartlightcenter.org or call 720.748.9908 | ||
| Monthly HeartLight Support Groups A $10 donation to HeartLight is encouraged for all support groups. Scholarships Available. |
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| Growing through Grief | ||
| Jan 4 Feb 1 Mar 7 |
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm |
A "first group" for newly bereaved individuals. Spend an evening learning about the grief process and connection with others. Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month. (You can attend as many times as you wish.) |
| Widow(er) Education & Support Group | ||
| Jan 11 Feb 8 Mar 14 |
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm |
An ongoing support and educational group for people who have experienced the death of a spouse, partner or significant other. If your loss is recent or years ago, you are welcome to come and spend an evening with others who are on a similar journey. (Newcomers are encouraged to attend this group before attending the Widow(er) Peer Support Group). Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month. |
| Loss of a Parent Support Group | ||
| Jan 18 Feb 15 Mar 21 |
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm |
An ongoing support group for those who have experienced the death of parent(s). Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month. |
| Widow(er) Peer Support Group | ||
| Jan 25 Feb 22 Mar 28 |
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm |
An
ongoing support group focused on discussion topics relating to the grief
and loss journey. Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month. Jan 25 - Contemplative Gathering Feb 22 -Dealing with family members Mar 28 -Topic to be announced |
| Community Groups
meeting at HeartLight Center |
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| East Metro Heartbeat Group | ||
| Jan 31 Feb 28 Mar 27 Tuesdays |
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm |
This is an ongoing monthly support group for survivors after suicide, who seek hope and healing in their lives after the tragic loss of a loved on to suicide. We come to share our pain and connect with other survivors in a circle of acceptance, understanding and love. All are welcome. Meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Facilitator: Katie Ford, MA, LPC 720.300.8213. Co-Facilitator: Brenda Gierczak, MOAM, CG-C 303.667.7864 |
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| Compassionate Friends Aurora Chapter | ||
| Jan 19 Feb 16 Mar 15 Thursdays |
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm |
A self-help group for families who have experience the death of a child of any age. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Facilitator: Elaine Moore 303.883.0294 |
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HeartLight Center Classes, Programs and Special Events |
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| Heartlight Center Networking Morning | ||
| Jan 20 8:30 - 10:30 AM |
Enjoy your morning coffee with colleagues who specialize in grief
support. Please extent an invitation to your peers. Please
RSVP to
info@heartlightcenter.org to help us with planning. |
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| Facing the Mourning - Held in Arvada | ||
| Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 6 Feb 13 Mondays |
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm |
HeartLight
Center's signature program. A 4-week interactice support grouaup
for all types of deaths and length of grieving. The group is
designed to help people through the grieving process by using visual and
thought-provoking tools such as building memorials, journaling, writing
letters, and developing future goals using milestones. PLEASE NOTE: this program will be held at Horan & McConaty at 80th & Wadsworth in Arvada. Cost: $60 (Includes the Participant's Manual). RSVP to emily@heartlightcenter.org or call 720.748.9908 |
| It's All About Love...overcoming adversity!! Our annual fundraising event. | ||
| Feb 3
(Friday) 6 pm - 9pm |
An evening of food,
inspiring stories and a silent acution to benefit HearLight Center.
Honorees: Marguerite Ham -- A Mother and Professional Speaker for 23 years, who founded the Eye of the Storm Foundation which educates teens, young adults and parents on the danger and misuse of prescription drugs. Tom Hayden -- A recent cancer survivor and American Cancer Society "Hero fo Hope", sho let tragedy become a gift, transforming his mind, body and sould to share his story while aising awareness of cancer prevention, and the importance for patients and families to receive support and care. Amy Pike -- Is a Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator for the Army; working to deliver on the Army's commitment to Families of the Fallen so that they know that they are ..."Never Forgotten and Never Alone". Shane Phillips-- After sustaining the loss of his family as a teenager, Shane has focused his community service efforts towards helping others dealing with loss in their lives. For more information and tickets, go to page. |
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| Guilt, Grief & Anger | ||
| Feb 20
(Mon) Feb 27 (Mon) |
7:00 pm 7:00 pm |
For many of us, as we grieve, our minds can go over & over the events,
our regrets and concerns. We can carry a great deal of guilt, which then
overshadows our experience of grief. Spend 2 sessions in a safe and
supportive atmosphere. Suggested donation: $10 |
| Contemplative Gathering | ||
| Thursday Mar 1. |
7:00pm |
The potency of grief can lead us beyond any life experience we’ve ever had, into deep reservoirs of feeling or away from the center of our being. We may lose our sense of meaning, connection, ability to listen, and compassion. One of the ways bear this place we find ourselves in is to spend time with others who are also on this path. Please join us for reflections, meditation, and sharing that will attune us to our spiritual longings.
Each evening begins with a reflection, followed by approximately one half hour of sitting and walking meditation and concluding with comments from the participants. We will use sources from many spiritual traditions to enrich our experience. Presenter: Ann Christensen Suggested donation: $10 |
| Getting Your House in Order | ||
| Mar 13 (Tues) | 7:00 pm |
Join us for
an overview of a holistic way to “get your house in order.” What kinds
of plans and documents do you need to put in place for your family and
friends? What are the conversations you need to have with your loved
ones or your community members about your wishes and values? These are
important things to consider well ahead of the time of your death. Barb Cashman Hahn, friend of HeartLight as well as elder law attorney & chaplain, shares her knowledge and expertise with us to talk about estate planning and legal documents, along with time for the thinking and conversation, to honor the relationships that, coupled with the documentation, can better fulfill one’s wishes and provide a preventive backdrop to minimize conflict that may result from an emergency. Come learn about different resources and tools available to us. |
