Complementary Grief Programming

Death Café
This is not a grief support group, space to process grief, or educational seminar.
2^nd Saturdays every other month.
Meetings: January 10, March 14, May 9, July 11, September 12, November 14, 2026
10:00-11:30 a.m.
A group-directed discussion on death and dying over coffee or tea and baked goods. No agenda, objectives, or themes.
Click here to RSVP by the Wednesday prior to the meeting date.

Yoga for Respite and Restoration
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
No Meetings May 14,  in June, or December 23rd, 2026
10:00-10:50 AM 

This 50-minute restorative-style yoga practice is intended for rest through slow, mindful movements, breathing, and meditation. You can practice in a chair or on a mat. No experience is required.
Space is limited to 15 participants.

Click here to register by the Monday prior to the meeting date.

Grief Hikes
3rd Friday of each month.
10:00 a.m.
NO HIKES JULY OR DECEMBER
Process grief through a group hike at various ACRES trail locations.
Space is limited to 10 participants.
Click here to RSVP by January 12th.

Drum Circle
Third Thursdays of every month
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Experience rhythm, music, and community bonding through a drum circle. Immerse yourself in the beat, connect with friends and let the rhythm uplift your spirits. No experience necessary.
Click here to complete the required registration by January 9th

MELT Method
Third Wednesdays of every month
5:30-6:30pm January-February and October-December
10:00-11:00am March-April and August-September
No monthly sessions May-July
Hands-off bodywork to restore your nervous system, calm your mind, and balance your body.
Click here to complete the required registration by January 16th

Sound Bath
Second Thursday of every quarter–January, April, July, and October
6-7:30 p.m.
An immersive sound experience with singing bowls.
Click here to complete the required registration by January 2nd.

Embodied Dance Movement
Last Thursday of every quarter–January, April, July, and October
6-7 p.m.
Dance focusing on moving your body through your mood and music.
Click here to complete the required registration by January 23rd.

Book Club
First Monday of every quarter–February, May, August, and November
5-7 p.m.
Join us for book club discussion with books on grief, death, and dying.
Registration opens January 2026

Clay Expression
First Wednesday of every quarter–February, May, August, and November
10:00 a.m.-1 p.m.
Express your mood through shaping polymer clay.
Registration opens January 2026

Wellness Coaching Cohort
First Tuesdays of every quarter.
1:30-3:30 p.m. March & September
10 a.m.-12 p.m. June and December
Take a holistic approach in discovering what areas of life you may be feeling depleted in. You will craft a wellness vision to guide any goals to help replenish those areas. You can then choose to  schedule 3 individualized coaching sessions after the cohort, to be used within the quarter.
Registration opens February 2026

Paint Expression
Last Monday of every quarter–March, June, September, and December
1:00-3:30 p.m.
Express your mood through a variety of paints.
Registration opens February 2026

Knitting 101
Wednesdays, January 7-28, 2026
6-7:30 p.m.
Knitting has been known to be a meditative hobby as a creative outlet that can help reduce stress.
Learn the basic skills of knitting in this series. Supplies will be provided. For continued participation, attendance the first week is required.
Click here to complete the required registration by January 2nd

Meditation & Mindfulness
Tuesdays, February 2-23, 2026
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
This 4-week program is designed to help you be present with the various experiences of grief you may encounter in daily life. You will learn meditation concepts and practices to live mindfully alongside your grief. No experience necessary.
Registration opens January 2026

Tai Chi
Thursdays, March 5-26, 2026
11 a.m.- 12 p.m.
A practice of gentle, flowing movements paired with breath work and meditation.
Registration opens February 2026

MELT Method 4-Week Intensive
Wednesdays, June 3-24, 2026
10-11 a.m.
Hands-off bodywork to restore your nervous system, calm your mind, and balance your body.
Registration opens May 2026

Healing through Hula Hooping
Next session: Late summer 2026
Find ways to express your grief through mindful movement with a hula hoop.

Healing Haiku
Next offering TBD
Learn to express feelings and discover ways to make sense of loss through Haiku.

Invisible Ink
Next offering TBD
Learn to express your feelings and process grief through weekly prompts to write to your loved one.

Grief Garden
in collaboration with Honey Plant
October 26, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $10
Join us at Honey Plant to cultivate your own grief garden and tend to your grief. You will learn about creating and caring for a terrarium griefscape. Participants are encouraged to bring their own tokens or figures that represent their loved one(s) to personalize their experience. The $10 fee covers your plant, soil, and container.

Registration required by October 22nd

Griefsgiving
Saturday, November 1, 2025
10:30 AM- 2:00 PM
A half-day retreat with experiences to help navigate your grief through the upcoming holiday season.
Click here to complete the required registration by October 24th

Winterlude
Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:30 AM- 1:00 PM
A collective experience to learn how to navigate the winter season alongside grief.
Registration will open November 2025.

Memories of Mom
Coming May 2026
A half-day retreat to reflect and remember your mom or motherly figure. Due to limited capacity, RSVP is required to attend.

Remembering Dad
Coming June 2026
A half-day retreat to reflect and remember your dad or fatherly figure.

A Parent’s Grief
Coming June 2026
A half-day retreat to reflect and remember your child or grandchild.