Bereavement Network Resources of Sacramento

Writing As A Healing Art
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Jan Haag, Amherst Writers & Artists facilitator
Wednesday, June 25th
5:30pm-7:30pm
In-Person
Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings.

For adult grievers, whether the loss is fresh or longer ago, come to a writing session with Jan Haag, a longtime Sacramento writing workshop leader. We’ll use the Amherst Writers & Artists method, an encouraging way of writing what needs to be written without criticism. Jan will offer prompts that you can respond to or ignore and write whatever you like—it doesn’t have to be about grief or loss. At the end of our writing time, she’ll invite people to read aloud what they’ve just put down on the page (by hand or on a laptop or tablet).

Click here to register

Grieving Together: A Gentle Session for Family and Friends (Virtual)
2025-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtually on Zoom
Grief is deeply personal and tender—and it can also be shared.
Whether you’ve lost a loved one or are navigating a life transition, this session invites you and those close to you to pause, rest, and gently navigate grief—together.
This isn’t a therapy session. It’s a quiet offering. A space to soften what feels heavy.
Date & Time: Saturday June 21 4:00 pm PST/7:00 pm EST
Location: Online (Zoom)
$10/family
CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER

Pour It Out Paint Night
2025-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Join Us For Our First “Pour It Out” Monthly Moments To Paint What’s On Your Heart.
~ A Creative Session Where We Let The Brush Do The Talking.

June 20th from 5:30-7:30pm
9270 Bruceville Blvd., Room 105 of the back buildings.

No experience necessary.
FREE
For More Information or To Register

Walking Wellness Group
2025-06-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Herberger Park, 6811 Peninsula Way, Elk Grove, 95758, United States
6811 Peninsula Way Elk Grove, CA 95758
9am
Walking Lead: Jill Batiansila
Phone: (916) 202-3188
*Please text Jill to with any questions.
Walk begins promptly at 9am. Please text if you are running late.
Walking distance: 2-3 miles
Intensity Level: Slow to Moderate pace
Get outside and walk with others! It’s always better together!
*This group meets once a month! No membership required!
MORE INFO HERE

Brewing Hope
2025-06-07 16:30 - 21:30 | Movement Brewing Co., 11151 Trade Center Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670, United States
Event held at Movement Brewing Co. in Rancho Cordova in partnership with the Olivia Chan Foundation.
June 7th at 4:30pm
11151 Trade Center in Rancho Cordova.

Mourning at the Movies: Hosted by Kaiser Permanente
2025-05-30 16:00 - 17:30
Come together to discover and discuss a cinematic view of grief and mourning, through reflecting on and processing our own grief experiences. Participants will watch the movies on their own; clips may be shown in group. Activities will also include reflective writing and journal prompts.
May 30th: Dim Sum Funeral
REGISTER HERE
Contact KP-Hospice-Grief-Sacramento@kp.org or (916) 977-3197 for more information.

Writing as a Healing Art
2025-05-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
For adult grievers, whether the loss is fresh or longer ago, come to a writing session with Jan Haag, a longtime Sacramento writing workshop leader.
May 29th
5:30 – 7:30
Light of the Valley, Rm 105
FREE
Class is limited to 10 participants, please register by the Monday before class
REGISTER HERE

Decluttering Through Grief
2025-05-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtually on Zoom
Navigating the belongings of a loved one after their passing can feel overwhelming, emotional, and deeply personal. This workshop is a safe and supportive space for those grieving to explore the process of decluttering with compassion, care, and intention.
Saturday May 24th
10:30 am via Zoom
$5
Register here

Bereavement Networking Event
2025-05-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Heritage Oaks Memorial Chapel, 6920 Destiny Drive., Rockline, CA, 95677, United States
Join us for our networking event on May 14th from 9am-11am.
6920 Destiny Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677
RSVP by May 9, 2025
Contact 916-557-5882
griefhelpsacramento@gmail.com

Sacramento Area Grief Support Group
2025-05-07 17:00 - 18:30 | 7000 Franklin Blvd., 7000 Franklin Blvd. Ste 120, Sacramento, CA, 95823, United States
The group will be limited by size and will meet every Wednesday from May 7th – June 25th.
7000 Franklin Blvd. Suite 120 Sacramento, CA 95823
Registration: Email dlestrick@interimsac.com
Name and Telephone Number
Group size will be limited: The group will meet for 8 consecutive Wednesdays.
Workbook: Navigating Grief, By Anna Darbonne, PsyD

Grief & Mindful Living: An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation
2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
An introduction to Mindful living and secular Mindfulness (Insight) Meditation through the lens of grief and loss.
Themes will include Befriending the Body, Anchoring with Breath, Questioning Thoughts, and Exploring Emotions.
Open to individuals of all backgrounds and faith/spiritual traditions.
Saturdays, May 3, 10, 17, & 31 (No Class May 24)
$30/Person For The Series

REGISTER HERE

May Walking Wellness Group
2025-05-02 09:00 - 23:00 | Herberger Park, 6811 Peninsula Way, Elk Grove, 95758, United States
May 2nd

Herberger Park, Elk Grove
6811 Peninsula Way Elk Grove, CA 95758

9am

Walking Lead: Jill Batiansila
Phone: (916) 202-3188
*Please text Jill to with any questions.
Walk begins promptly at 9am. Please text if you are running late.
Walking distance: 2-3 miles
Intensity Level: Slow to Moderate pace
Get outside and walk with others! It’s always better together!
Interested in getting outside for fresh air and exercise, but don’t have a walking partner? Go with a group!
*This group meets once a month! No membership required!
REGISTER TO WALK

Coffee Connection
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Creekside Church In Elk Grove, 8939 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA, 95624, United States
This is a welcoming space for widows and widowers to gather, share and build meaningful relationships with others who share their journey. Together, we find comfort, encouragement and hope.
Saturday, April 26th @10am
Creekside Christian Church, Elk Grove (Room E101/102)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Mourning at the Movies: Hosted by Kaiser Permanente
2025-04-25 16:00 - 17:30
Come together to discover and discuss a cinematic view of grief and mourning, through reflecting on and processing our own grief experiences. Participants will watch the movies on their own; clips may be shown in group. Activities will also include reflective writing and journal prompts.
April 25the: The Art of Grieving
REGISTER HERE
Contact KP-Hospice-Grief-Sacramento@kp.org or (916) 977-3197 for more information.

Understanding The Dynamics of Grief and Navigating The Impact of Loss
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Tuesday, April 22nd
6-8pm
Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings
9270 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove
Facilitated by Daniel Hernandez
Daniel Hernández, M.A., Clinical Thanatologist, LMHC
Grief is a normal and natural, though often deeply painful, response to loss. The death of a loved one is the most common way that we think of loss, but many significant changes in one’s life can involve loss and therefore grief. Everyone experiences loss and grief at some time. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief is likely to be.
$5.00 per person
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Yoga Nidra For Grief with Jill Weston (Virtual)
2025-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtually on Zoom
April 11th
6-7:15 pm
Zoom Link will be emailed the week before class.
$5/person
Grief is a deeply personal experience. You know this. Whether you have experienced the loss of a loved one(s) or significant life changes it’s essential to acknowledge and process your thoughts and emotions in a way that feels right for you.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Preparing for the Next Phase
2025-04-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
A workshop to educate & support family and caregivers in the process of end-of-life matters.
April 3rd from 5:30-6:30pm
9270 Bruceville Blvd. Elk Grove
Room 105 of the back buildings.
Tickets coming soon! Check the website for more info.

Demystifying the Funeral Experience.
2025-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA, 95667, United States
Join us for a FREE presentation offering two contact hours of continuing education for nurses and social workers. A certified facilitator will present an informative seminar designed to familiarize hospice professionals and volunteers with funeral customs, options, procedures and regulations. The program will also provide participants with a better understanding of the emotional and spiritual benefits of funerals.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 1 – 3 P.M.
Chapel of the Pines
2855 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville
To RSVP or schedule a private course for your hospice team, please contact Kayla Freyja at 916-542-1279

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Oaks Memorial Chapel, 6920 Destiny Drive., Rockline, CA, 95677, United States
Vietnam veterans share a unique bond based on their service and sacrifice. Let’s come together to celebrate their dedication, express our gratitude, and recognize their contributions with this meaningful event.
Thursday March 27 | 7-8 pm
Heritage Oaks Memorial Chapel
6920 Destiny Drive Rocklin, CA 95677
RSVP to Kenneth Marino by calling 916.925.7010

Writing as a Healing Art
2025-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Thursday, March 27th
5:30pm-7:30pm
In-Person
Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings.

For adult grievers, whether the loss is fresh or longer ago, come to a writing session with Jan Haag, a longtime Sacramento writing workshop leader.
We’ll use the Amherst Writers & Artists method, an encouraging way of writing what needs to be written without criticism. Jan will offer prompts that you can respond to or ignore and write whatever you like—it doesn’t have to be about grief or loss. At the end of our writing time, she’ll invite people to read aloud what they’ve just put down on the page (by hand or on a laptop or tablet).
FREE
Click here to register

Demystifying the Funeral Experience.
2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Chapel of the Hills, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Join us for a FREE presentation offering two contact hours of continuing education for nurses and social workers. A certified facilitator will present an informative seminar designed to familiarize hospice professionals and volunteers with funeral customs, options, procedures and regulations. The program will also provide participants with a better understanding of the emotional and spiritual benefits of funerals.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 1 – 3 P.M.
Chapel of the Hills
1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn
To RSVP or schedule a private course for your hospice team, please contact Kayla Freyja at 916-542-1279

Mourning at the Movies: Hosted by Kaiser Permanente
2025-03-21 16:00 - 17:30
Come together to discover and discuss a cinematic view of grief and mourning, through reflecting on and processing our own grief experiences. Participants will watch the movies on their own; clips may be shown in group. Activities will also include reflective writing and journal prompts.
March 21st: The Way
REGISTER HERE
Contact KP-Hospice-Grief-Sacramento@kp.org or (916) 977-3197 for more information.

Understanding the Dynamics of Suicide
2025-03-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Survivors of Suicide have a unique grief experience. This presentation examines the unique and complex grief reactions to the loss. Survivors of suicide are at risk of “Distorted mourning” which is a syndrome of “Complicated Grief.” Anger becomes a coping mechanism that can possibly lead to an unhealthy grief experience. This seminar will provide ways to help suicide survivors cope with the loss.
Wednesday, March 19th
5:30-7:00 pm
Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings.
9270 Bruceville Blvd.
Elk Grove, Ca
$5/person
REGISTER HERE

Equine Therapy Grief Group
2025-03-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-05 14:00 - 15:00
Connect with others who understand grief. Experience a safe and compassionate space lo feel, express, and connect.
March 5th, 12th & 19th
2-3pm, ages 18 and older
Located in Auburn in a covered arena.
$395 for 3 session package – 6 members max, sliding scale available down to $225
Text or call to register: 916-412-4259

Beaded Memory Bracelets
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
Beaded Memory Bracelets~ a gentle activity to honor your loved ones.
Facilitated by Jill Batiansila
Thursday, March 6th
5:30-7pm
Light of the Valley, room 105 of the back buildings
This unique workshop combines stories in our hearts with creative art. Each participant will go home with a beaded bracelet and a special card of memories of their loved one.
$35/person
REGISTER HERE

Dare to Hope : Relief, Healing and Hope for Women Navigating Through the Pain of Grief, Loss and Trauma
2025-03-01 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday, March 1, 2025
9 am to 4 pm
Roseville Executive Suites Seminar Room
Roseville, CA
This day- long retreat is for women carrying the deep wounds of grief, loss and trauma. It’s for women who may feel or have felt hopeless in your suffering. And yet you “ Still Dare to Hope” in the promise of God’s Faithful Love and unending Mercy.
A $35 registration fee will be required to hold your space. Other than that there is no additional cost.
Space is limited to 24 women due to room constraints and a desire to create an intimate and safe atmosphere for participants.
To register, please pay the $35 fee via~
Venmo: Karen-Penfold-1
CashApp: KarenPenfold
Apple Pay: 916-425-5438
Zelle: fullofhopeyoga@gmail.com
Check:
Full of Hope
4910 Roselin Way
Elk Grove, Ca 95758

Mourning at the Movies: Hosted by Kaiser Permanente
2025-02-28 16:30 - 17:00
Come together to discover and discuss a cinematic view of grief and mourning, through reflecting on and processing our own grief experiences. Participants will watch the movies on their own; clips may be shown in group. Activities will also include reflective writing and journal prompts.
February 28th: Ghosts of Mississippi
REGISTER HERE
Contact KP-Hospice-Grief-Sacramento@kp.org or (916) 977-3197 for more information.

Anxiety Relief Workshop
2025-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 9270 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95758, United States
With so many people suffering with anxiety and panic attacks, I’m offering this class to give you the important information you need to know about anxiety and how to bring yourself relief!!!
Anxiety Relief with Karen Penfold
Tuesday, February 18th
6-7:30pm
Light of the Valley, Room 105
$5/person
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
