View events by type: 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.
Upcoming Seminars:
Alzheimer's Association at the Shoreline Library, Saturday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.
Call Samantha at 206-363-5500 ext. 229 to register for event. Cancer Lifeline at Valley Medical Center (Renton), Saturday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.
Call Cancer Lifeline at 206-297-2100 to register for event. Redmond Senior Center, Wednesday, July 15, 10:00 a.m.
Call Redmond Senior Center receptionist at 425-556-2314 to register for event. Grace Lutheran Church (Des Moines), Tuesday, August 25, 10:00am
Call Jan at 206-878-4899 to register for event.
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, July 9 - August 14
Wednesdays, October 15 - November 19
Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109)
More information and registration: 206-749-7702
Letting Grow
Grief support group for people with developmental disabilities
Saturday, May 16, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 15, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109)
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.
Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109)
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.
Providence Hospice of Seattle (425 Pontius Ave. N, Suite 300, Seattle 98109)
More information: 206-749-7704
Safe Crossings/Camp Erin® Groups and Events
Fall Parent-Child Group
A six-week grief support group for parents and children (ages 5 -12)
October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
More information and registration: 206-749-7699 Family Day Camps
Safe Crossings Family Day Camps provide the opportunity for children and their families who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives to come together for education, play and support in an outdoor setting. The Family Day Camps are led by professional Safe Crossings counselors and trained volunteers.
Tuesday, June 30 & July 21, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Marsh Park (6604 Lake Washington Blvd. NE, Kirkland)
More information and registration: 206-749-7699 Summer Picnic
Join Safe Crossings and other families for a picnic lunch at this beautiful beach park! We’ll share stories and participate in creative activities to honor our loved ones. Please bring a picnic lunch for your family; towels, blankets or folding chairs to sit on; sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes for the kids; and bathing suits if you plan to stay afterwards to swim and play.
Wednesday, August 12, 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Newcastle Beach Park (4400 Lake Washington Blvd. SE, Bellevue) - We’ll meet in the grassy area south of the traffic circle; look for purple balloons!
Directions: From Hwy 405, take 112th SE St. Exit (second exit south of I-90). At top of ramp, drive west to Lake Washington Blvd SE. Follow signs down the hill and cross railroad tracks to the park.
More information and registration: 206-749-7699 Deep Winter Bonfire
Join other families to build a fire together, share stories, and remember loved ones who've died
More information and registration: 206-749-7699 Camp Erin®-King County and Teen Camp Erin®-King County
A weekend camp for grieving kids and teens (learn more...)
August 21 - 23, 2009
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. Learn more about our volunteer programs... 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 2009 Core training dates: August 11, September 15, October 27, December 1
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 2009 Patient Care Volunteer training dates: September 19-20 (Saturday-Sunday), November 7-8 (Saturday-Sunday)
Bereavement Volunteer Training
Bereavement Volunteer training is a two-day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) training designed to prepare volunteers to support people who are grieving the death of a loved one. Volunteers must attend Core training prior to attending Bereavement Volunteer training. Learn more...
Upcoming 2009 Bereavement training dates: October 24-25 (Saturday-Sunday)
Other Events and Seminars 10th Annual Pediatric Luncheon
Making a Difference in a Child's Life
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Registration: 11:30am
Program: 12:00-1:15pm
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
$125 (suggested minimum donation)
A benefit for children's hospice & palliative care and children's grief support services.
For more information, click here.
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: No events at this time.
Please call our information line at 206-749-7759 or email hospiceinfo@providence.org
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