Circle of Friends Program
The Circle of Friends support group is a unique program offered by Hospice Northwest in Thunder Bay. Trained volunteers join together to provide compassion and emotional support to persons living with life limiting illnesses and their families and friends. The goal is to help enhance or maintain quality of life despite the pain or turmoil they may be experiencing.
The Circle of Friends currently meets twice a month and offers an opportunity for clients and family members to participate in fellowship and sharing.
Programs may include participation in relaxation and stress reduction techniques such as Therapeutic Touch TM and Reiki, followed by an informal light meal. After lunch, there is a time of sharing where participants have the option to talk without interruption. The sessions may include activites such as meditation, music or guest speakers.
Participants may attend all or part of the 3 hour gathering , which is held from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. on a weekday afternoon. Participants are asked to respect confidentiality within the group.
There is no cost to attend.
For more information, please call Hospice Northwest at (807) 626-5570.