Online grief support
Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County is sponsoring a five-week grief support group for spousal loss every Monday from Dec. 15 through Jan. 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. online via Zoom.
This series focuses specifically on those who have lost a spouse or life partner and offers a place for participants to share with others their feelings and experiences; gain a clearer understanding of the mourning process; and learn coping skills and strategies for dealing with the emotional pain of loss. Confidentiality is essential to foster openness, trust and acceptance.
Attendance is free, but registration is required.
For more information or to register, call 360-452-1511 or email reception@vhocc.org.
VHOCC has been providing free hospice services to patients and their families since 1978. Part of the organization’s mission is to offer grief support groups to not just families of hospice patients, but to anyone in the community who has experienced the death of a loved one, regardless of the circumstances of death.
To learn more about VHOCC, visit volunteerhospice.org or the organization’s Facebook page or phone 360-452-1511.
Serving veterans
The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5 office located at the Sequim Museum administration building, 544 N. Sequim Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday to serve all veterans with claims and information.
Veterans do not have to be a member of the DAV to receive assistance.
For more information, call 360-775-6482.
Cancer support groups
Olympic Medical Cancer Center Support Groups meet bi-monthly. These free support groups are for both patients and caregivers.
The Caregivers Support Group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Patient Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Both groups meet from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the Medical Services Building located at 840 N. Fifth St. in Sequim.
For more information, visit olympicmedical.org/events.
Wreaths Across America
The Michael Trebert Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will again honor local veterans through its sixth Annual Wreaths Across America, part of a national initiative to remember the fallen, honor all that served, and teach future generations the value of freedom.
At 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, a Wreath Honor Escort consisting of law enforcement and motorcycle groups will depart Blyn, escorting a semi carrying 1,365 wreaths to Mt. Angeles Memorial Park.
On Saturday, Dec. 13, wreaths will be laid at the final resting places of veterans at Ocean View Cemetery in Port Angeles, Mt. Angeles Memorial Park, Blue Mountain Cemetery (private family event), Gardiner Cemetery (1 p.m. ceremony scheduled) and Forks Area Cemetery.
Transit system budget hearing
The Clallam Transit System board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 operating budget and the 2026 capital/grant budget at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
The budgets will be presented to the board for approval at the Dec. 17 meeting. Drafts are available at clallamtransit.com or by request.
The public hearing will be held virtually and at the Clallam Transit System Administration Building, 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd. in Port Angeles. Members of the public can participate in person or by joining via phone by calling 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID number 858 1027 6869. If accommodations are needed, call 360-452-4511 two business days in advance for assistance.
The public can email comments to boardclerk@clallamtransit.com or send comments via mail to Clallam Transit System, 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, WA 98363.
