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Throughout her life, Mom loved music and CVH provided music therapy in her home. It helped all of us to relax for a few minutes.

- Carol Brobst & Maxine Engelkes, daughters of Wilma Engelkes.

Grief Support Groups


Grief Support Groups - Waterloo

Friendship Village Support Group

This ongoing support group is open to Friendship Village residents, as well as anyone in the community who is grieving the death of a loved one; regardless of whether their loved one was on a hospice program. There is no cost to attend and registration is not required, however, community members who are interested in attending are encouraged to contact Nathan Schutt at (319) 272-2002.

When: Fourth Thursday of each month, 10-11 a.m.
Where:  Friendship Village Cove, 3rd Floor Lounge, located at 3720 Village Lane off of 9th St in Waterloo; please enter at
              door  “C.”  Map

 

Cedar Valley Hospice Social Support

Hospice Social Support programs are offered twice a month (except during colder months where they occur just once a month), at varying locations in the Cedar Valley.  Expense is the cost of your meal, and/or the special activity.  For more information on Hospice Social Support or to place your reservation, please call one of the volunteer facilitators: Pat, 291-3076 or Diana, 230-0218. Other HSS Volunteers are: Becky, Mary, and Norma, 269-3770 (makes phone calls for Diana).

Social Support Group Schedule:

Wednesday, June 5, 11:30 a.m.
Lunch & cards
Hibachi Sushi Buffet
1535 Flammang Dr., Waterloo

Monday, June 17, 11:30 a.m.
Lunch & cards
The Other Place (O.P.)
4214 University Ave., Cedar Falls

Thursday, July 11, 11:30 a.m.                                               
Lunch & cards
Bridges
214 Washington St.,Waterloo

Tuesday, July 23, 11:30 a.m.
Lunch & cards
Pizza Ranch
4302 University Ave., Cedar Falls

 

PHONE CALLS FOR ATTENDANCE
We will try our best to give you a personal call to see if you will be attending our events. This is most important when we are having a catered event. The planning committee will try calling you once or twice. They will leave a message, but if they unable to do that, it will be your responsibility to let them know if you are coming. Please be understanding that we will try our best to reach you all because you matter to us

                                                                     

Grief Support Groups - Grundy Center

Parkersburg Grief Support Group

Cedar Valley Hospice is holding a grief support group open to anyone living in the Parkersburg area. This is an ongoing support group for anyone coping with the death of a loved one. The group is co-facilitated with Jo Schipper from Parkersburg and Cheryl Elsbury - Reiher, Cedar Valley Hospice Grief Counselor. This group begins each meeting with a potluck.

When: Second Thursday of each month, Begins with a potluck at 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hope Reformed Church - Parkersburg, 611 4th St.    Map

There is no cost and pre-registration is not required. This group is open to anyone, regardless of whether their loved one was on a hospice program. For more information, please contact Jo Schipper at (319) 346-2831 or Cheryl Elsbury-Reiher at (319) 352-1274 or (877) 485-7081.

 

Grief Support Groups - Independence

Widow/Widowers Support Group

Cedar Valley Hospice is holding a grief support group open to anyone living in the Independence area. This support group is for widows/widowers and is facilitated by a Cedar Valley Hospice Social Worker

When: First Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.
Where: Cedar Valley Hospice - Independence Office, 801 1st Street East.   Map

There is no cost and pre-registration is not required. This group is open to anyone, regardless of whether their loved one was on a hospice program. For more information, please contact Amy Peyton at (319) 334-6960 or (888) 273-8957.



Grief Support Groups - Waverly Area

Waverly Breakfast Grief Support Group

When: Meets the first Monday of each month at 9 a.m.
Where: Local area restaurants, the location will change monthly

There is no cost and pre-registration is not required. This group is open to anyone, regardless of whether their loved one was on a hospice program. For more information about this group and the location, please  Cheryl Elsbury-Reiher at (319) 352-1274 or 877-485-7081.
 


 

 

 


 

Contact Info
  • Waterloo - Central Office
    800-617-1972 | 319-272-2002

  • Waverly
    877-485-7081 | 319-352-1274

  • Grundy Center
    888-878-3868 | 319-824-3868

  • Hospice Home
    319-272-1771

  • Independence
    888-273-8957 | 319-334-6960

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"I learned I could get grief counseling at Cedar Valley Hospice although we never got to enter hospice. From my experience on a CISD team I knew I needed help. I walked into the office and was able to get one-on-one counseling. The counseling was extremely beneficial…"

- Gary Stratton,
husband of Maxine and former firefighter/EMT who often transported patients to the Hospice Home.