
November 9, 2025 2:00pm
Address: Desert Hills Lutheran Church, 2150 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ US 85622
Chaplain Mark Westrich will lead a one-day session to help those grieving the loss of loved ones during the holiday season, which could be filled with memories of happier past celebrations. The session is a stand-alone event with practical, hope-inspiring ideas, including:
- Why the holidays are so difficult
- How to plan for the season
- How to deal with holiday invitations
- Surviving “alone time”
- Dealing with emotional ambushes
- Managing strong emotions
- Creating new traditions while honoring your loved one’s legacy
We will hold our Surviving the Holidays event on Sunday, November 9, from 2 to 4 PM in the Overson Chapel. Reserve a spot for this event by contacting the church office at 520-648-1633 or visiting griefshare.org. Once on the website, choose “In-Person” for the GriefShare support group, enter the Green Valley zip code, click on the Surviving the Holidays event at Desert Hills Lutheran Church in gold, and register for the event.