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Grief Support Calendar

October 2026
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Drop-in Grief Support Group: Scotts Valley – Every FridayWeekly

Gather every Friday with others experiencing the loss of a loved one in a nurturing and safe environment. In this group, participants are encouraged to speak about their grief and learn ways to lessen the emotional and physical symptoms of loss. It is especially useful for individuals who have time constraints, or who aren’t yet […]
October 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hospice of Santa Cruz County- Scotts Valley Office
940 Disc Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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Expressive Arts Workshop – Watsonville

Advanced Registration Required Due to demand for services, as well as the limited number of people in each support group, once someone has completed 2 support groups, others may be prioritized in order to meet as many people’s needs as possible. This workshop will use creative activities to tenderly encourage expression, insight, and growth in […]
October 24, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Vigilia de Otoño

Hospice of Santa Cruz County les invita a usted y a su familia a un Vigilia de Otoño Para recordar y honrar a nuestros seres queridos También puede asistir en línea en la liga: youtube.spatricks.org Traiga una fotografía o un objeto personal de su ser querido para nuestra mesa de recuerdo.
October 28, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Parroquia de San Patricio
721 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
November 2026
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Grieving Through the Holidays – 6 Weeks

This is a 6 week long group experience meeting weekly starting on 11/17 and will conclude 12/22 This grief group offers a safe and caring space to share and receive support from those in grief.  Find connectedness through sharing, receiving support, or simply listening. Learn helpful tips on how to cope during the winter holidays. […]
November 17, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Interfaith Memorial Service and Candle Lighting

Honor your loved one in a special holiday memorial service. Gather for words of support, candle lighting, and a remembrance table. You are welcome to bring a photograph or keepsake of your loved one to share on the remembrance table.  For more information, please call 831.430.3000 Join us in-person or online via a livestream at […]
November 18, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Resurrection Catholic Community Church
7600 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
December 2026
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Tree of Lights 2026

Join us to create a luminaria in memory of a loved one. This drop-in event provides an opportunity for reflection and recognition of loved ones. A short program will begin at 5:30 pm. Parking is available.   
December 3, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Arts Council Santa Cruz at the Tannery Arts Center
1070 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
January 2027
Two women writing

Advanced Healthcare Directives

Planning ahead by completing an Advance Healthcare Directive can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones. An Advance Healthcare Directive is a document that outlines your personal and medical healthcare choices and names an advocate to speak for you when you can’t speak for yourself. It’s important for everyone over the age […]
January 28, 2027
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Scotts Valley Library
251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
February 2027
A cup of coffee and the words Death Cafe

Death Café

Come gather and enjoy a pastry and a coffee, while we discuss death and dying in small groups. A Death Café is a group supported discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is not a grief support group or counseling session, just some folks getting together to eat pastries and talk about […]
February 4, 2027
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Scotts Valley Library
251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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