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14 LIVE IT UP! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL T he winter holidays are a time of celebra- tion with family and friends. But when someone special has died, the season can feel very different. Holidays may magnify your loss. Hospice of Santa Cruz County offers a variety of ways to support our community and we invite you to join us or to share this informa- tion with a neighbor or friend. Interfaith Memorial Service Our Interfaith Memorial Service is an invita- tion to pause during the busy holiday season and tune into what counts: remembering a beloved family member, or dear friend, who has died. Whether your loved one recently passed, or is someone who you have carried in your heart for many years, this memorial service nourishes ten- der hearts by honoring both the sadness and joy that comes with remembrance. Our community gathers for words of support, candle lighting, and a remembrance table, for which you are welcome to bring a photograph or object of your loved one. Join us for refreshments immediately following this service. Children and families are welcome. November 15, 6:30 pm Resurrection Catholic Community Church 7600 Soquel Drive, Aptos Coping with Grief through the Winter Holidays e holidays can be difficult when someone you love has died. Join with others to share stories, remember the gi of love, and learn tools for coping. Hospice of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley Saturdays, November 4 - December 2 10:00am – 12:00 pm Call to register Support through the Winter Holidays A safe and caring place to share and receive support for those. Come share with others, receive support, and learn ideas for coping during the winter holidays. Participants are invited to bring a photo or a keepsake of their loved one who died to share with the group. Hospice of Santa Cruz County two Loca- tions: 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley and 65 Nielson Street, Suite 121, Watsonville Friday, December 22, Noon -1:30 pm Drop in, no registration required Support as this Year Closes and a New Year Starts Endings and new beginnings can be chal- lenging especially as we start a new year without our loved one. is group is a safe and supportive place to share sadness, concern, and hope as one year ends and another begins aer the loss of a loved one. Hospice of Santa Cruz County two Loca- tions: 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley and 65 Nielson Street, Suite 121, Watsonville Friday, December 29, Noon-1:30 pm Call to register Individual appointments can also be scheduled with our grief support counselors. Call 831.430.3000 to schedule an appointment. Counseling services are provided in English and Spanish. Tree of Lights A tree will be lit during the entire month of December in front of the Community Founda- tion Santa Cruz County in Aptos. Our Tree of Lights will shine to remember and honor those we've loved and lost. YOU'RE NOT ALONE DURING THE HOLIDAYS Honor Your Loved Ones with a G ft to Hospice 831 430 3000 | 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 | hospicesantacruz.org For those in grief, the holidays may be difficult no matter what you do or where you go. Here are some things that may provide some comfort: • Accept that you have limitations this year. is is not wrong. It just is. • Look carefully at your priorities and deter- mine what is truly meaningful for you. • Get Outside: Go for a walk in nature to reflect on your loved one. • Let others support you through the holi- days. Consider having a trusted friend or family member bring you to holiday gather- ings and help you to leave early if you need to. • Give yourself permission to let go of the "shoulds" and "have tos." If you are having a holiday dinner – set a place for your loved one and encourage others to share memories or give yourself permission to "skip the holi- days" this year.