May Event Schedule
April 19, 2018
Get connected at one of Iowa City Hospice’s community events this month. Visit our Events Calendar for a full schedule of upcoming events.
Wednesday, May 2
– Lensing Funeral Home: Living Through Loss –
Living Through Loss is an educational program for bereaved individuals that provides a supportive environment to receive education, support, and resources to help with loss. Topics vary by month.
When: 5:15- 6:15 p.m.
Where: Kirkwood Room, 515 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City
Contact: Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, 319-338-9171
– Caregiver Support Group –
A group for caregivers that offers emotional and educational support in a nonjudgmental atmosphere.
When: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Johnson County Extension, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Details: Free respite care from Pathways Adult Health Center, 817 Pepperwood Lane, Iowa City. Reservations required, call 319-339-6162.
Contact: Polly Porter, Iowa City Hospice Social Worker, 319-351-5665, polly.porter@iowacityhospice.org
Wednesday, May 9
– Grieving Your Spouse –
A professionally led, ongoing support group for individuals who have lost a spouse or partner within the past two years. Pre-registration required.
When: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Iowa City Hospice, 1025 Wade Street, Iowa City
RSVP: Julie Bockenstedt, 319-351-5665, julie.bockenstedt@iowacityhospice.org
Wednesday, May 16
– Caregiver Support Group –
A group for caregivers that offers emotional and educational support in a nonjudgmental atmosphere.
When: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Johnson County Extension, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Details: Free respite care from Pathways Adult Health Center, 817 Pepperwood Lane, Iowa City. Reservations required, call 319-339-6162.
Contact: Polly Porter, Iowa City Hospice Social Worker, 319-351-5665, polly.porter@iowacityhospice.org
– Lensing Funeral Home Group: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow –
Please join Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service for a self-help support group for any adult who has experienced a death.
When: 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Kirkwood Room, 515 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City
Contact: Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, 319-338-9171
– Honoring Your Wishes Respecting Choices Last Steps Workshop –
Honoring Your Wishes hosts this workship to help participants learn the skills necessary to initiate IPOST concversations with the frail and elderly and eople affected by a terminal illness or chronic critical medical condition, assist in making informed health care decisions, create written documents, and improve the effectiveness of the IPOST paradigm. Intended audience is health care professionals. Register here.
When: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Hills Bank and Trust Company, 1401 S Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact: Jane Dohrmann, 319-688-4214, jane.dohrmann@iowacityhospice.org
Wednesday, May 23
– Grieving Your Spouse –
A professionally led, ongoing support group for individuals who have lost a spouse or partner within the past two years. Pre-registration required.
When: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Iowa City Hospice, 1025 Wade Street, Iowa City
RSVP: Julie Bockenstedt, 319-351-5665, julie.bockenstedt@iowacityhospice.org
Thursday, May 24
– Bereavement Luncheon –
A social luncheon, open to all bereaved, provides an opportunity to connect and share common experiences with others.
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: JW Foods, 122 E Ave, Kalona
RSVP: Julie Bockenstedt, 319-351-5665, julie.bockenstedt@iowacityhospice.org