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Edward Hospital’s Service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 3

Edward Hospital’s annual “A Service of Remembrance” will be held Sunday, November 3 at 2 p.m. in the Heart Hospital Conference Room, on the campus of Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St. in Naperville.

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP the Edward Hospital Grief Group Hotline at (630) 527-5056 by October 25 with the number of people who’ll be at the service.

The service is part of Edward’s “Journey to Wholeness” support program, which meets twice a week to assist people in dealing with their grief following the loss of a loved one, whether recently or many years ago.

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The evening Grief Recovery Group meets every Thursday, 7:30 – 9 p.m. in the Education Center at Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville.

The daytime Grief Recovery Group meets every Wednesday, 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Education Center.

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The confidential sessions are held year-round.  Participants are welcome to attend either group for the period of time grief support is needed.  Anyone 18 years or older who has suffered the loss of a loved one is invited to attend.  The sessions, grief resources and refreshments are free.  First-time participants are invited to bring a guest.  No religious affiliation is required.

In addition, Edward Hospital has a Chapel, located on the ground floor of the Outpatient Lobby, for those who need a quiet place for prayer, reflection or meditation.

For more information, contact the Edward Hospital Grief Group Hotline at (630) 527-5056 or visit www.edward.org/spiritualcare.

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