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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
- April 16, 2019
Men's Support Luncheon
April 16, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USAOur Men's Support Lunch is open to all men in the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Join Robert Wheeler, Hospice of North Idaho Volunteer for lunch and discussion with other men who can relate to your grief.
No registration is required.
3rd Tuesday of each month from 11:30 – 12:30 PM2290 W Prairie Ave
Coeur d' Alene IDGeezer Forum Presents: Establishing Your Advance Directives
April 16, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Community Library Network at Hayden, 8385 N Government Way, Hayden Lake, ID 83835, USALearn how to ensure that your loved ones know exactly how you wish to live your final moments. Careful planning can be a gift unto your family. Allow them to make tough decisions with the peace of knowing that they are following your wishes.
Learn from Deneen Davis, Hospice of North Idaho social worker and Shirley Bade, attorney and CPA at Shirley Bade Law Firm.
Advance Directives are FREE to establish in the State of Idaho. Join us, Get Resources, Ask Questions! #hospiceofnorthidaho
- April 17, 2019
Caregiver Support Group
April 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USAAre you caring for someone who is chronically ill or aged and needs extra support? Do you see your role as a caregiver increasing? Journey though caregiving, its challenges, lessons, and its unique grief. Join Kaylee Kron, Bereavement Counselor and Maggie McComb, Hospice Nurse once a month along with other caregivers to share your experience, get insight from fellow caregivers, and gain skills to help you along your caregiving journey. This support group is open to the public and free of charge.
Register, free with Kaylee Kron, Bereavement Counselor, kronk@honi.orgJourney Through Grief Support Group
April 17, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USAHospice of North Idaho is proud to offer a unique, 6-week support group series for those who have experienced the loss of someone they love. Join Sonja Dove, Bereavement Counselor for this structured, curriculum based group guides participants in their unique journey through grief. This support group series will teach participants skills on how to manage their grief far beyond the end of group. This group is offered 3 times per year.
Registration is required.
Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 PMMarch 20 – April 24
September 25 – October 30
- April 18, 2019
Child Loss Support Group
April 18, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
There is no feeling of loss quite like that of a parent who has lost a child. It is important when this occurs, to find comfort in the knowledge that you are not alone.
This group is open to community members, regardless of any affiliation with Hospice of North Idaho.
Join Sonja Dove, Bereavement Counselor, as well as other parents who have suffered the loss of their child.
No registration is required
3rd Thursday of each month from 5:00 – 6:00 PM2290 W Prairie Ave
Coeur d' Alene, ID
- April 23, 2019
Women's Support Group
April 23, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USAOur Women's Support Group is open to all women in the community who have experienced the loss of a spouse or partner. Join Joanie Dwyer, Hospice of North Idaho Volunteer, and a community of peers who can relate to your experience. Upcoming Schedule:
No registration is required.
4th Tuesday of each month from 10:30 – 12:00PM
- April 24, 2019
Faith Traditions Series: Unitarian Universalist Church
April 24, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USALearn more about faith traditions' approaches, practices and beliefs about death, dying, and grieving in this free, educational series. By understanding faith traditions, we can better serve our patients and their families. All are welcome to explore these topics with us, graciously hosted by each faith tradition. This time, Rev. Dr. Todd Eklof will be speaking.
Volunteer Orientation
April 24, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USASee what volunteering for us is all about! Bring strength, relief, support, and practical assistance to Hospice of North Idaho and our community! See our page, and contact Sally Hinders with any questions: HindersS@honi.org
Journey Through Grief Support Group
April 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USAHospice of North Idaho is proud to offer a unique, 6-week support group series for those who have experienced the loss of someone they love. Join Sonja Dove, Bereavement Counselor for this structured, curriculum based group guides participants in their unique journey through grief. This support group series will teach participants skills on how to manage their grief far beyond the end of group. This group is offered 3 times per year.
Registration is required.
Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 PMMarch 20 – April 24
September 25 – October 30Volunteer Orientation
April 24, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Hospice of North Idaho Building 2, 2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USASee what volunteering for us is all about! Bring strength, relief, support, and practical assistance to Hospice of North Idaho and our community! See our page, and contact Sally Hinders with any questions: HindersS@honi.org
- May 2, 2019
Parent Loss Support Group
May 2, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Regardless of age, the loss of a parent can be life changing. Our parent loss support group invites members of our community to find comfort with those who can relate to their experience. Join Carrie Roberts, Hospice of North Idaho volunteer for an evening once a month to let your grief be seen.
No registration is required.
1st Thursday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 PM2290 W Prairie Ave
Coeur d' Alene, ID
- May 7, 2019
Spouse Loss Support Group
May 7, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USAFor many, the loss of a spouse often feels like the loss of your best friend. Whether you were married 1 year, or 70, the loss often echoes throughout every aspect of life.
Join Sonja Dove, Bereavement Counselor in this support group which is open to all adults who have lost a spouse.
No registration is required
1st Tuesday of each month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- May 8, 2019
Volunteer Orientation
May 8, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Hospice of North Idaho Building 2, 2290 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USASee what volunteering for us is all about! Bring strength, relief, support, and practical assistance to Hospice of North Idaho and our community! See our page, and contact Sally Hinders with any questions: HindersS@honi.org
Silver Valley Grief Support Group
May 8, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shoshone Medical Center, 25 Jacobs Gulch, Kellogg, ID 83837, USAGrief support should be easy to access for our community. Hospice of North Idaho offers free grief support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone they love. Join Jake Cobb, LSW in Kellogg to find support from others who are walking a similar journey.
No registration required. More at https://www.hospiceofnorthidaho.org/news/ or ask Jake questions about your specific grief (208) 772-7994.
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Tree Lighting Ceremony Coeur d’Alene, 2018
Tree Lighting Ceremony Kellogg, 2018
Tree Lighting Ceremony Post Falls, 2017
St. Vincent dePaul Soup Off with Community Partners
IN THE NEWS
Wine Taste raised a record amount of support for patients! Proceeds help purchase medical supplies, medications, equipment, family grief support for patients in Kootenai, Shoshone and Benewah counties. Proceeds also help the Schneidmiller House expand by 5,000 square feet to accommodate our high demand for specialized clinical care. Read how much was raised and get full details, here!
“We may not always have the time we want,” considered one attendee. Families just want to be able to have a good, goodbye. And when it’s their time, they want to say goodbye with dignity, courage, physical comfort, and have time to do so. Read it, here.
Take a close look into the care and people you supported in the 2017 Annual Report