Empty Arms a support group for mothers who have lost a child before or shortly after birth meets the first Monday of each month at the Chapel of Grundy County Hospital, 201 East J Ave, Grundy Center.
Meetings in 2011:
July 25, 6:00 p.m. Family Potluck Picnic at Belpre Park (The Purple Park) at Frost Street and J Ave., Grundy Center. Meat provided. Please bring your own table service, a side dish (salad, vegetable or dessert) to share and your own non-alcoholic beverage. Please RSVP to Robyn by return email or call 319.830.4333.
August 1, 6:00 p.m. Regular meeting at Grundy Hospital Chapel
Topic: Honoring our stories:Who we are and why we are here
September 5, 6:00 p.m. Regular meeting at Grundy Hospital Chapel
Topic: Back to School Blues.
October 3, 6:00 p.m.Regular meeting at Grundy Hospital Chapel
Topic:What went right?What went wrong? - Coping with blame and guilt
November 7, 6:00 p.m. Regular meeting at Grundy Hospital Chapel
Topic: Fundamentals of Understanding Grief, Part 1
December 5, 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Helps and Remembrance Service, Location TBA
January 2, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Topic: Fundamentals of Understanding Grief, Part 2