In the accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended mitigation strategies, all Hospice of the Red River Valley support groups and grief-related events are canceled until April 30. Hospice of the Red River Valley will continue monitoring the CDC’s recommendations and update our community as we learn more.

Older adults and persons with severe underlying health conditions are considered to be at increased risk of more serious illness after contracting COVID-19. We want to be sure we are doing what we can to ensure the safety of these groups of people. Since many of our support group attendees are included in these populations, we feel it is in the best interest to suspend the groups at this time.

Hospice of the Red River Valley grief support staff will continue to offer grief support to our community members in need outside of the support group setting. For questions on grief support, please call Kriston Wenzel, grief specialist at (701) 356-1533.

Gather with us as we remember and honor those who have died through a remembrance service. This is a peaceful time to reflect on the loss of someone special in your life. This is not a spiritual service, rather a time to celebrate and remember, and find fellowship and strength alongside others. There will be an opportunity to honor your loved one through a photo wall. If you would like to do so, please bring a photo to the service. The event is open to all community members; no registration is required.

Ada, Minn.

• Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.
• Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, 700 East Thorpe Ave., Ada, Minn.

For questions, call (800) 237-4629 and ask for the support group department.