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The Healing Hearts Grief Support Group has two events coming up in November. Its annual “Memorial Tree Dedication” will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Hays Public Library.
The event invites anyone who has experienced the loss of a child of any age to place an ornament on the tree in memory of that person.
The event is for parents, grandparents, siblings, other family members, teachers, friends, and others.
Individuals may bring their own special ornaments to place on the tree or may use one of the free ornaments that will be available, said Dr. Kate McGonigal, the group’s facilitator.
The grief support group’s monthly meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Schmidt Community Center, 2510 Canterbury Drive. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.; attendees are asked to use the south door.
The guest speaker will be Micki Armstrong, president of A Different Mindset Association. A Different Mindset “consists of individuals who have lost someone to dementia, know someone currently dealing with the disease, or work in a profession that assists individuals suffering with dementia,” its website states.
“As diagnoses of the disease increases, we believe there is a need to network with resources in the Ellis County area to promote awareness and educate about neurodegenerative diseases.
“Additionally, we provide support groups for those caring for a loved one with dementia/Alzheimer’s as well as day programs for those suffering with dementia/Alzheimer’s,” the website says.
The 501(c) 3 organization offers both online and in-person support groups. More information about A Different Mindset is available at https://www.adiffmindsetassoc.org/.