Grief "Camp" and Christmas

Y'all, I'm sorry to bombard you with so much information right at the beginning of the year! Hopefully once we get beyond all these sort of obligatory announcements we'll be more in our pattern of informative articles, resources, and lesson topics!

First, has your child suffered the loss of a loved one? The wonderful Sunrise Center at the Hospice of West Alabama is hosting their one-day "bereavement camp" for children ages 6-13 on Saturday, October 6. Counselors will work with kids on fun, therapeutic, and active skills to help them deal with their grief and successfully adapt to life after their loss. The day camp runs from 9am - 12pm. It is free (!), but pre-registration is necessary. If you would like me to send a flier home with your child so you'll have more details, just let me know.

Secondly, Christmas letters and fliers went home with every child earlier this week. If you did not receive them and would like the information, please let me know so I can send home a second copy. The fliers give details on exactly when and where the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots are taking sign-ups next week, the week of September 24, and the week of October 1. If you need assistance with Christmas, please be sure to sign up with one of these organizations!

For those of you who are Christmas "angels," if your family, church, or business is interested in donating time, funds, or gifts to families in need for the holidays, you might consider funneling your generosity through these two great organizations. They take on the huge task of creating a master list of which children are being served in our city, and try to make sure everyone in need is helped, but no one is double-helped. They could definitely use the support of the community with that enormous undertaking! For more information, you can call 553-1600.

Thank you for reading. We are glad you are here! Have a great weekend.