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Grief 101: July 2025 Lunch & Learn
2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join HIA Hospice for a virtual Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, July 8, from 12 to 1 p.m. Jennifer Messelt, HIA Hospice Grief Specialist, will present “Grief 101.”
Attendees Will:

Explore the many natural grief reactions we may experience.
Discover and identify healthy ways of coping and caring for ourselves as we grieve.

Registration:
Registration is required to attend. Please click here to register for the Lunch & Learn.
CEU Credit:
HIA Hospice is an approved provider of continuing education for social workers in North Dakota. This program will be awarded one Social Work Ethics CEU credit.
Additional Information:
HIA Hospice holds Lunch & Learn events in January, March, May, July, September and November on the second Tuesday of the month from 12 – 1pm. These events explore topics related to end-of-life care, are free and open to the public. If you have questions, please email lunchlearn@hiahealth.org.

Fergus Falls Office: Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2025-07-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Fergus Falls Office, 831 E. Vasa Ave., Ste. C, Fergus Falls, 56537, United States
You’re Invited!
Join us as we celebrate an exciting new chapter! We’re proud to celebrate our new name of HIA Hospice, which reflects both how we serve and have grown in our communities. While only our name has changed, our commitment to Fergus Falls and the surrounding communities remains as strong as ever.
Wednesday, July 2nd
10am – 11:30am Open House | 11am Ribbon Cutting
831 E. Vasa Ave., Ste. C., Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Be part of the celebration as we cut the ribbon and celebrate together as HIA Hospice at our office home in the Fergus Falls community. Light refreshments will be served.
Let’s mark this milestone together – we’d love to see you there!

Devils Lake Office: Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2025-07-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Devils Lake Office, 210 Hwy. 2 W., Ste. 5, Minot, ND, 58301, United States
You’re Invited!
Join us as we celebrate an exciting new chapter! We’re proud to celebrate our new name of HIA Hospice, which reflects both how we serve and have grown in our communities. While only our name has changed, our commitment to Devils Lake and the surrounding communities remains as strong as ever.
Tuesday, July 1st
3pm – 4pm Open House | 3:30pm Ribbon Cutting
210 Hwy. 2 W., Ste. 5, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Be part of the celebration as we cut the ribbon and celebrate together as HIA Hospice at our office home in the Devils Lake community. Light refreshments will be served.
Let’s mark this milestone together – we’d love to see you there!

Minot Office: Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2025-07-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Minot Office, 1015 S. Broadway #2, Ste. A201, Minot, ND, 58701, United States
You’re Invited!
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new HIA Hospice office in Minot!
Tuesday, July 1st
10am – 11:30am Open House | 11am Ribbon Cutting
1015 S. Broadway #2, Ste. A201, Minot, ND 58107
Be part of the celebration as we cut the ribbon and celebrate together as HIA Hospice. Your support is impactful as we dedicate care to Minot and surrounding communities. Light refreshments will be served.
Let’s mark this milestone together – we’d love to see you there!

Grief Support for Adults – Support Group – Fargo
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:30 | HIA Heather’s House, 3800 56th Ave. S., Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
This an ongoing support group for adults 18 years and older who have experienced a loss through death.
This support group is free and open to the public. Support group is only available for residents of ND/MN.
Date: Fourth Tuesday of each month
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location: HIA Heather’s House; 3800 56th Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58104
Completion of a grief support participation form is required to attend support groups. To fill out the participation form, click here or please call (800) 237-4629 and ask for the grief support department.

Go Hawaiian for Hospice
2025-06-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Choice Bank Fargo, 4501 23rd Ave. S., Fargo, North Dakota, 58104, United States
Choice Bank invites the community to Go Hawaiian for Hospice on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 11:00am – 1:00pm! For a suggested donation of $10, attendees will feast on a luau-style lunch with all proceeds directly benefitting HIA Hospice, formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley.
The Go Hawaiian for Hospice luau fundraiser provides funding for HIA Hospice to offer end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and support for their families. As a local nonprofit, independent, community-based organization, HIA Hospice provides care to anyone who meets the medical guidelines for hospice care, regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay. Donations and community support make this possible.
Can’t make it for lunch? Please consider making a donation instead. See you at the luau!

Heartstrings: Youth Grief Retreat
2025-06-24 09:00 - 13:30 | That’s the Dream Farm, 7552 70th Ave. N., Glyndon, MN, 56547, United States
HIA Hospice invites children ages 7-14 to attend Heartstrings: Youth Grief Retreat, a special day camp designed to support youth who have experienced the death of a loved one. Through engaging activities, meaningful discussions and time spent in nature, participants will explore how grief feels, learn healthy ways to cope and discover paths toward healing.
Held in the peaceful setting of That’s the Dream Farm, the retreat offers a blend of outdoor and indoor experiences. Each camper will receive a backpack, a copy of The Invisible String and the creative projects they work on throughout the day. The retreat concludes with a heartfelt Remembrance Service, where families are invites to join their children for lunch and the planting of a memorial tree in honor of loved ones who have died.

When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 9:00am-1:30pm
Where: That’s the Dream Farm; 7552 70th Ave. N. Glyndon, MN 56547

Registration is required by June 18. For questions, please contact Janna Kontz at jkontz@hiahealth.org.
Heartstrings: Youth Grief Retreat is made possible through the generous support of the Cullen Children’s Foundation.

Detroit Lakes Office: Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2025-06-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Detroit Lakes Office, 1111 Hwy. 10 E., Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501, United States
You’re Invited!
Join us as we celebrate an exciting new chapter! We’re proud to celebrate our new name of HIA Hospice, which reflects both how we serve and have grown in our communities. While only our name has changed, our commitment to Detroit Lakes and the surrounding communities remains as strong as ever.
Monday, June 23rd
2pm – 3:30pm Open House | 3pm Ribbon Cutting
1111 Hwy. 10 E., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Be part of the celebration as we cut the ribbon and celebrate together as HIA Hospice at our office home in the Detroit Lakes community. Light refreshments will be served.
Let’s mark this milestone together – we’d love to see you there!

Grief Support for Widows - Support Group - Fargo
2025-06-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:30 | HIA Heather’s House, 3800 56th Ave. S., Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
This an ongoing support group for women who have experienced the death of a partner.
This support group is free and open to the public. Support group is only available for residents of ND/MN.
Date: Third Tuesday of each month
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location: HIA Heather’s House; 3800 56th Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58104
Completion of a grief support participation form is required to attend support groups. To fill out the participation form, click here or please call (800) 237-4629 and ask for the grief support department.

Caregiver Connect Support Group
2025-06-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Caregiver Connect is an ongoing virtual support group to help caregivers manage the stress and joys of being a caregiver. This group is for anyone who is actively providing care or support to another person.
It’s led by professionals who provide education, practical advice and support to caregivers. The group offers a safe environment for caregivers to share stories with others who are experiencing the caregiving journey.
This support group is free and open to the public. The support group will be held virtually. Preregistration is required.
To register, email caregiverconnect@hiahealth.org or call (800) 237-4629 and ask to speak to Staci Metzger.
Date: Third Thursday of each month
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Teen Grief Workshop – Bismarck
2025-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, 515 N. 5th St., Bismarck, North Dakota, 58501, United States
Join HIA Hospice for our Teen Grief Workshop, a special hands-on class for 6th-12th grade students. This workshop is designed to help teens make sense of grief and loss and will be facilitated by Grief Specialist, Sara Schwarz.
This event is free and open to the public, but preregistration is required as space is limited.
When: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm
Where: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library – Meeting Room B; 515 N. 5th St. Bismarck, ND 58501
Register Now

Heroes for Hospice
2025-06-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Choice Bank Grand Forks, 1697 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks, ND, 58201, United States
Choice Bank invites the community to Heroes for Hospice on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 11:00am – 1:00pm! For a suggested donation of $10, attendees will enjoy lunch provided by Marco’s Pizza and Red Pepper. There will be music, games and local community heroes in attendance, including fire and police departments, healthcare workers and members of the armed forces.
The Heroes for Hospice fundraiser provides funding for HIA Hospice to offer end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and support for their families. As a local nonprofit, independent, community-based organization, HIA Hospice provides care to anyone who meets the medical guidelines for hospice care, regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay. Donations and community support make this possible.
Can’t make it for lunch? Please consider making a donation instead. See you there!

Grief Support for Adults – Support Group – East Grand Forks
2025-06-12 13:30 - 15:00 | EGF Campbell Library, 422 4th St NW, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721, United States
This an ongoing support group for adults 18 years and older who have experienced a loss through death.
This support group is free and open to the public. Support group is only available for residents of ND/MN.
Date: Second Thursday of each month
Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Location: Campbell Library; 422 4th St NW, East Grand Forks, Minn.
Completion of a grief support participation form is required to attend support groups. To fill out the participation form, click here or please call (800) 237-4629 and ask for the grief support department.

Grief Support for Adults – Support Group – Online
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
This an ongoing online support group for adults 18 years and older who have experienced a loss through death.
This support group is free and open to the public. Support group is only available for residents of ND/MN.
Date: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Completion of a grief support participation form is required to attend support groups. To fill out the participation form, click here or please call (800) 237-4629 and ask for the grief support department.

May 2025 Lunch & Learn: Recognizing Alzheimer’s: 10 Warning Signs
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00
The public is invited to Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming Lunch and Learn. Lunch and Learns are held on the second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November.
Upcoming Session
Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming Lunch & Learn session will be on Tuesday, May 13, from 12:00 – 1:00pm. Elizabeth Nawrot, Ph.D., Certified Executive Coach and Dean of the College of Science, Health and the Environment at Minnesota State University Moorhead, will present “Recognizing Alzheimer’s: 10 Warning Signs.”
Attendees will Learn:

How to identify common dementia warning signs.
Strategies for discussing memory concerns.
The importance of early detection and diagnosis.
Available tests, assessments and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Continuing Education
Hospice of the Red River Valley is an approved provider of continuing education for social workers in North Dakota. This program will be awarded one Social Work Ethics CEU credit.
Location
This Lunch and Learn will be held virtually/online. Attendees will receive a link for the online meeting upon registration.
Registration
The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Click here to RSVP online. If you have any questions, please email lunchlearn@hrrv.org.
