A creative outlet for grief
The bereavement services team at Gulfside Hospice hosted a painting workshop for those in the organization’s grief support groups, as another outlet for them to channel their pain and understand their emotions.
During the workshop, the group followed along with an instructional video and created their own masterpiece on canvas, as they worked through their emotions and grief.
“We find that giving people outlets to create where there is loss is very helpful. They get to put beauty back into their world,” said Lynda Woodring, manager of caregiver support and bereavement services at Gulfside, in a news release.
“They enjoy the socialization that happens in these settings also, as it allows them to meet new friends and talk with people experiencing similar situations,” said Woodring.
Other hands-on workshops are planned, including a Holiday Grief Workshop where participants can make an ornament in memory of their loved ones.
For more information about bereavement services or upcoming workshops, call 727-845-5707.
Take Back Day a success
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for a Prescription Take Back Day on Oct. 29.
Citizens dropped off their unused and expired medication to be disposed of properly and kept out of the wrong hands.
PSO members and volunteers collected approximately 394 pounds of medications.
For future DEA Prescription Take Back Days and other PSO community news, follow PSO on social media, or visit News.PascoSheriff.com.
Sunrise Shelter fundraiser
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club hosted a fundraiser to benefit the Sunrise Shelter of Pasco County, a domestic violence facility that has long provided free emergency shelter and services to women and children in need of protection.
The club has supported this facility for many years and particularly during October, which is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The women were proud to present a donation of $1,000 to the shelter’s mission, as well as a truckload of handbags filled with personal hygiene and other needed items for the women and children in residence.
