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Caregiver Support Group (online)
2024-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
Our Caregiver Support Groups help caregivers deal with the difficult feelings associated with caring for a loved one, with or without dementia.

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Grief Matters Adult Support Group (Whitefish)
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:15, 2024-03-19 10:00 - 23:15, 2024-03-26 10:00 - 23:15, 2024-04-02 10:00 - 11:15 | Sweetgrass Psychological Services, 144 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, United States
Creating a safe space to honor grief and celebrate life. Together.

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Healing Through Expression
2024-03-13 17:30 - 18:30
Adult Community Workshops – A creative grief support workshop using the therapeutic power of expressive arts.

Grief Institute 2024
2024-03-14 09:00 - 2024-03-15 16:30 | Missoula County Fairgrounds, 1101 South Ave W, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Since 2005, Grief Institute has provided a top-quality, inspiring, and practical training for professional counselors, educators, hospice personnel, nurses and psychologists across Montana. Grief Institute is a two-day annual professional seminar committed to the continued advancement of knowledge and skills relating to end-of-life and grief to strengthen our state’s network of care. TGRC is committed to bringing the best-of-the-best to Missoula each year for Grief Institute — passionate, knowledgeable, engaging speakers who are able to blend research and ideas with practical tools all the while integrating personal stories, ethics, theory.

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Infant & Pregnancy Loss Grief Support Group
2024-03-19 17:15 - 18:30 | Tamarack Grief Resource Center (office), 405 S 1st St W, Missoula, MT, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
A supportive gathering to share experiences with understanding others and honor our unique relationship with a life gone too soon.

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Community Roundtable
2024-03-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Tamarack Grief Resource Center (office), 405 S 1st St W, Missoula, MT, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Building A Grief Team – You deserve to be wrapped in support! We will explore what ways different people are able to offer care or assistance as well as ways to maintain healthy, kind boundaries with those who can’t.

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Beads of Hope
2024-03-22 13:00 - 2024-04-26 14:00 | Mission Ridge, 77579 Hwy 93, St Ignatius, Montana, 59865, United States
Adult Community Workshop in St Ignatius – Explore the healing practice of Indigenous beadwork. Gather with understanding others for connection, hope, and strength amidst grief. *This Indigenous led group will discuss ways to incorporate traditional and, cultural practices in our grief journeys. Drop-ins welcome. Attend any or all session.

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Project Community Connect
2024-03-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Missoula Public Library, 455 E Main St, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
After a four year hiatus, Project Community Connect (PCC) returns to Missoula! This event happened annually for 14 years, but has not been held since 2020. Missoula’s 15th event is scheduled for March 27, 2024.

PCC is designed to provide core-services and hospitality to community members experiencing resource insecurity. It is a one-stop-shop, with many community providers and organizations coming together to help meet our neighbors’ basic needs while they work towards obtaining stability- all in a safe, welcoming, and stigma-free environment.

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Real Talk, Real Support
2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:00
Adult Community Workshop with Hestia Hospice – Advanced Directives: Considering and defining your end of life wishes.

Women's Rendezvous
2024-04-03 08:00 - 2024-04-05 17:00
More Information to Come Soon! Please check back at a later time.

Walking Our Way Through Grief
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Tamarack Grief Resource Center (office), 405 S 1st St W, Missoula, MT, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
Adult Support Series – this is a continuing event, see calendar for additional datesWalking and talking our way through grief.All walks begin at TGRC (see below for address).

ASIST Workshop
2024-04-09 08:45 - 2024-04-10 17:00 | Headwaters Foundation, 119 W Main Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a 2-day workshop designed to provide participants with gatekeeping knowledge and skills. Participants are taught to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to intervene with appropriate assistance.

April Class in FULL – We will hold another ASIST in October 2024. Please follow us on social media for more information @

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
2024-05-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Missoula Aging Services presents:
Our Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshops continue every Wednesday at 10:30, in the same building as the Missoula Butterfly House. They’re excellent, evidence-based classes for non-professional caregivers to help them take better care of themselves while caring for a loved one. As with most of our events, registration is required, and spaces are first-come, first-served.
Contact:
LUCIAN NEWMAN
LU-see-in | he/they
Resource Specialist
T 406-728-7682 F 406-728-7687
337 Stephens Ave. Missoula, MT 59801

Memory Loss Converstions
2024-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.

CONTACT INFO
Lauren Crabtree
lcrabtree@missoulaagingservices.org
(406) 728-7682

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More information on Dementia Friendly Missoula
Memory Care Support Services

Missoula Aging Services - Matter of Balance
2024-05-14 | Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Missoula Aging Services and Greater Good Health presents Matter of Balance with Mandy Peterson
Folks interested in getting into the next Matter of Balance class can give us a call to be placed on the waitlist. Matter of Balance helps older adults recognize fall risks, mitigate their risk of a fall through behaviors and mindset, and pursue activities to increase their strength and reduce chances of a fall.

Virtual New to Medicare Workshop
2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
During this 90 minute session, you’ll learn how to make the most of your Medicare options!
The workshop covers:
Important enrollment dates
Limited guaranteed issue rights
How to save money on prescription drugs
How to prevent late enrollment penalties
Options to help pay for Medicare costs for people with a limited income
Choosing between Medicare A & B and a Part D Prescription Drug Plan, a Medicare Supplement, or a Medicare Advantage Plan
It’s important to get local information because Medicare options vary by state, and even by county.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Relevant Medicare publications will be provided. An opportunity to participate in a no-cost phone appointment with a MAS Resource Specialist to further discuss benefit options will also be offered after the workshop.

Finding Hope
2024-05-16 | Providence Broadway Conference Center, 500 W Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
This program is intended for those who care about and are supporting another person with lived experience (i.e. someone who has made a suicide attempt, struggles with suicidal thoughts currently or in the past, or both). While the program may benefit those with lived experience of suicide themselves, the content is focusing on providing support to others. AFSP understands that attendees interested in learning to best support those they care about may also have their own lived experience.

Infant & Pregnancy Loss Grief Support Workshop
2024-05-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Tamarack Grief Resource Center (office), 405 S 1st St W, Missoula, MT, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
This support gathering is an evening to share experiences with understanding others, honor our unique relationship with a life gone too soon, & explore how that relationship continues to shape our lives. This is intended for any adult who has experienced pre- or perinatal loss.
Register in advance.

Veterans Suicide Awareness & Prevention Walk
2024-05-18 | Fort Missoula, 2975 Glen Foster Ave, Missoula, MT, 59804, United States
Let’s Do This! Join the charge at the VSAP event! Step into your running shoes or strap on your ruck for an impactful 3-mile walk/run, a vigorous half-marathon (sort of) 12-mile challenge, or shoulder a 20kg pack in our 6 Ruck division to honor veterans we’ve lost. This isn’t just a race; it’s a community uprising against the high rates of suicide, especially in Montana, offering solidarity and remembrance for our veterans and their loved ones.

Healing Gardens Workshop
2024-05-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Tamarack Grief Resource Center (office), 405 S 1st St W, Missoula, MT, Missoula, Montana, 59801, United States
For teens, young adults, & alumni adults.
Let’s gather in the garden! Join understanding others to beautify the garden, plant pots to take home, & make new connections.
No registration needed. Drop-ins welcome!

Caregiver Support Group - in person
2024-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
The Caregiver Support Group at MAS offers a safe place for caregivers to share experiences, advice, and practical strategies for managing caregiver responsibilities. All caregivers are welcome, including people caring for those living with dementia.
The group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 2 -3 PM, beginning August 24, 2023. Please check-in at the front desk when you arrive.
CONTACT INFO
Lauren Crabtree
lcrabtree@missoulaagingservices.org
(406)728-7682

A Camp to Remember Mini Camp - Rhythms of Grief
2024-05-30 15:30 - 18:30
For youth grades 1-5 grieving the death of a family member of loved one

Missoula: Thursday May 23 | 3:30-6:30
Kalispell: Thursday May 30, 3:30-6:30

Grief is hard. Let’s drum about it! We’ll play rhythm games, create natural symphony, share stories, and spend time outside.

Register here: https://tamarackgriefresourcecenter.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/tamarackgriefresourcecenter/eventRegistration.jsp?event=4325&

Tech Cafe - Missoula Aging Services
2024-06-03 13:00 - 15:00
Need a tech-savvy buddy to navigate through the digital jungle? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back!
Join us the first Monday of every month at our Tech Café, and let’s turn those tech troubles into triumphs!
Whether it’s your phone, tablet, or laptop, swing by MAS anytime between 1-3 for a friendly hand!
CONTACT INFO
Adrienne Hopkins
ahopkins@missoulaagingservices.org
4067287682
