The Compassionate Friends NZ
Good Mourning
La Fiesta 2023 - Whanganui
Introduction
As part of La Fiesta 2023, two Whanganui groups connected with grief, will combine to host two public events on Grieving. The events are
- GOOD MOURNING
Friday 17th February 10am – 12 noon
At Women’s Network Rooms - Gold Coin Donation - GOOD MOURNING this evening
Wednesday 1st March 7pm – 9pm
At Women’s Network Rooms Gold Coin Donation
These meetings are open to anyone, men & women experiencing Grief or wanting to find out more. The meetings will cover:
- Information,
- strategies for coping,
- resources,
- visual displays,
- memory crafts to create.
- Memorial candle lighting.
Who are we
The Compassionate Friends
A Whanganui group of bereaved parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters who have experienced the devastation of the death of a child : At any age – babe to adult : from any cause – birth, illness, accident, suicide, murder: At any time – recently or years ago.
We offer understanding, information and a listening ear. We need not walk alone.
Surviving Grief
Surviving Grief is a Whanganui Loss and Grief Education Programme which explores the effects of change, loss and grief and provides support through bereavement.
CONTACT Keren 06 3443345 or Louise 021 106 3066
We are here to help
Regular Events
Coffee, Care and Chat Meetings Whanganui
Yellow House Cafe, Dublin Street
Feel free to join us; You are welcome.
Coffee, Care and Chat Meetings Christchurch
Addington Coffee Culture, Lincoln Rd.
Feel free to join us; You are welcome.
Spring Blossom Memory Tree Decorating
Join us at the Aramoho Cemetery to place, gifts and mementos.
