Explore the beach at GTM Research Reserve
Join volunteers at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM) for a beach exploration 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Collect seashells, search for shark teeth and learn about coastal wildlife. Meet at GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach.
Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended. The event is free but online registration is required. To register, go to gtmnerr.org/visit/events.
Hardwick plans meet and greet
Sheriff Robert Hardwick will host a meet and greet with special guest Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Palm Valley Barn, 531 N. Wilderness Trail, Ponte Vedra Beach. The event is open to the public. RSVP to rob@votehardwick.com.
Grief support group to meet
A grief support group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Room 107 of the Family Life Center, 578 First Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. The group is for men and women grieving the death of a family member or friend. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. For information call Kathy at 904-553-8933.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday inside the Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Road. The market offers fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, tea, seasonal treats, soap, jewelry, plants and more.
Program helps people grieving the death of a loved one
Community Hospice & Palliative Care is offering Understanding Grief, a program designed to help people learn that healing is possible after the death of a loved one and that there are effective ways to cope with grief and loss.
The one-hour presentation will help attendees: identify normal responses to loss, identify coping skills that may be helpful and understand the importance of self-care in the grieving process.
Understanding Grief is designed to be most helpful for those who have experienced a loss within the last 90 days and are at least 18 years old.
All Community Hospice & Palliative Care bereavement services are free of charge to hospice families for up to 13 months after a loved one’s death. Select services are also offered to the community free of charge.
Register today by calling 904-407-7001 or go to communityhospice.com for more information. See the Grief & Loss Support page at communityhospice.com/services/grief-loss-support for more helpful resources and information to help you and your family through grief and loss.
The next presentation will be held 6-7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Stephen R. Chapman Family Community Campus, 1355 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
