Hospice of the Red River Valley is committed to making ongoing educational and support opportunities available to our communities. Grief support classes are offered in-person and are free and open to the public. Registration is required for all classes. Register for classes below or call (800) 237-4629 and ask for the grief support department.
A complete listing of available classes follows:
Remembrance Service
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 religious service, rather a time to celebrate, remember, and find fellowship and strength alongside others.
This class is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
Fergus Falls Public Library
205 E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls, Minn.
- Thursday, October 19, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Detroit Lakes Public Library
1000 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
- Thursday, November 2, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Fargo Hospice of the Red River Valley Office
1701 38th St S, Suite 101, Fargo, N.D.
- Thursday, November 2, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
East Grand Forks Campbell Library
422 4th St NW, East Grand Forks, Minn.
- Thursday, November 2, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Remembrance Service/Grief in the Holidays
Gather with us as we learn how to manage the mixed and painful emotions that can surface when grieving during the holidays while also taking time to celebrate and remember your loved ones during our remembrance service.
This class is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
Bismarck Hospice of the Red River Valley Office
1400 43rd Ave NE, Suite 212, Bismarck, N.D.
- Sunday, October 29, 2023, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Grief in the Holidays
Managing grief in times of celebration can be overwhelming. Suffering the loss of a loved one is difficult any time of the year, but the holiday season can intensify feelings of loss. This presentation will enable attendees to identify and learn how to manage the mixed and painful emotions that can surface when grieving during the holidays. Participants will also learn important self-care strategies.
This class is free and open to the public.
Detroit Lakes Public Library
1000 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
- Thursday, October 26, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Fargo Hospice of the Red River Valley Office
1701 38th St S, Suite 101, Fargo, N.D.
- Thursday, October 26, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
East Grand Forks Campbell Library
422 4th St NW, East Grand Forks, Minn.
- Thursday, October 26, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Winter Memorial Planters
Join us as we come together to get our hands dirty and spend time creating a winter themed planter, as we learn about the importance of remembering and honoring our loved ones who have died. Feel free to bring additional items for your plants, as you wish.
This class is free and open to the public. Space is limited.
Fargo Hospice of the Red River Valley Office
1701 38th St S, Suite 101, Fargo, N.D.
- Thursday, November 30, 2023, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, November 30, 2023, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Grief 101
In this session we will explore the many natural grief reactions we may experience, debunk some of the most common grief myths that exist, and discover and identify healthy ways of coping and caring for ourselves as we grieve.
This class is free and open to the public.
Thief River Falls Public Library
102 1st St E, Thief River Falls, Minn.
- Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hospice of the Red River Valley also offers a variety of support groups. It is our hope that these programs will equip attendees with a better understanding of grief and loss, as well as a place to find others who have shared a similar experience. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (800) 237-4629.
