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Annual Pediatric Luncheon
Join us at our annual Pediatric Luncheon and help us make a difference in the lives of children in our community. This year's luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008, 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. Learn more...
Five Wishes Presentations
Five Wishes® is a simple, legal planning tool designed to help you and your family address and document your medical, emotional and spiritual preferences for end-of-life care. Providence Hospice of Seattle offers Five Wishes seminars to the community at no charge.
For more information about Five Wishes presentations, contact 206-749-7759.
Caregiver Training and Support
Caregiving at Life's End
Free 5-week workshop for caregivers
More information: 206-749-7695
Other Events and Seminars
Health Ministry Seminar
Free event designed to help community members start or continue a health ministry through their places of worship
More information: Call Rev. Gwendolyn Coates at 206-389-4331
Community Fairs and Events
Learn more about our programs and services at events open to the public throughout King County:
Senior Wellness Fair on October 30 in Auburn (Auburn Senior Center)
Grief Support Groups and Events
Newly Bereaved Support and Education
Grief support and education for people who have experienced a loss within the last three months
Second Saturday of each month, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109)
More information: 206-320-4000 (ask for Grief Support Services)
Growing Through Grief
Six-week support group for adults coping with the death of a loved one
Wednesdays, October 1 - November 5
More information and registration: 206-749-7702
Letting Grow
Grief support group for people with developmental disabilities
Saturdays, September 27 and November 22
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
More information: 206-320-7157
The Mother's Tea
Support for mothers of adult children who have died
Second Monday of each month, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
More information: 206-749-7704
A Broken Heart Still Beats
Parent loss of child bereavement series
Second Monday of each month, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
More information: 206-749-7704
Safe Crossings/Camp Erin® Groups and Events
Autumn Nature Walk
A nature walk for children and teens and their families who've experienced the death of a loved one
Thursday, October 23, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Washington Park Arboretum, Graham Visitor Center (2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle)
More information and registration: 206-749-7723
Parent-Child Group
A six-week grief support group for parents and children (ages 5 -12)
Fall group starts in late September 2008
More information and registration: 206-749-7723
Camp Erin®-King County and Teen Camp Erin®-King County
A weekend camp for grieving kids and teens (learn more...)
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24, 2008
More information: 206-749-7689
Hospice Volunteer Training
Interested applicants must submit a volunteer application and participate in an orientation interview prior to acceptance into the volunteer training program. For more information, call 206-320-4000 or 888-782-4445 (toll-free) and ask for Volunteer Services.
Volunteer Core Training
Core training is a four-hour training that provides an overview of hospice and volunteer opportunities. It prepares volunteers to attend training for patient care, bereavement, Camp Erin, and other volunteer programs, as well as to provide office support at Providence Hospice of Seattle. Core trainings are held on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Providence Hospice of Seattle office. You must submit an application and participate in an orientation interview before attending this training.
Upcoming Core training dates: October 28, November 11
Patient Care Volunteer Training
Patient Care Volunteer training is a two-day (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) training designed to prepare volunteers to work directly with hospice patients and families. Volunteers must attend Core training prior to attending Patient Care Volunteer training.
Upcoming 2008 Patient Care Volunteer training dates:
November 15, 16 (Saturday and Sunday)
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