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I felt Cedar Valley Hospice care was like having dozens of arms around us, knowing we were never alone on this journey.

- Evelyn Wohlwend, wife of Art Wohlwend

Grief Support Groups


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) 269-6236 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.
 

 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) 269-6236 or  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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