Bereaved Children, Caregivers Invited to Art-based Support Event on May 19

HOLYOKE — Bereaved children and their caregivers are welcome to attend a free art-based support event on Saturday, May 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Baystate Health Education Center at 361 Whitney Ave. in Holyoke.

Titled “Healing Wounded Hearts with Art: A Retreat for Grieving Families,” the event is open to bereaved children ages 5 to 18. It is sponsored by Batstate Hospice and the Pediatric Palliative Care team.

As part of the program, children and teens who are grieving the death of a close family member will have an opportunity to meet others and connect through the power of art making. “Healing Wounded Hearts with Art” aims to help grieving children and their families to commemorate those in their lives who have died.

Space is limited and those wishing to attend must register by Friday, May 11 by contacting Betsy Flores, bereavement coordinator, Baystate Hospice, at (413) 794-6559 or betsy.flores@baystatehealth.org.