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A-6 THE FRIDAY FLYER AUGUST 16, 2019

Pastor Pete Van
Dyke, pictured
officiating a
funeral, will be
conducting a
13-week Grief
Share program
starting this
Monday, Aug.
19, at Canyon
Lake Community
Church.

PHOTO BY PAT VAN DYKE

CLCC offers 13-week Grief Share program

A 13-week Grief Share program is ita Adams, who also have much knowl-
starting this Monday, Aug. 19, at Can- edge in helping others who have lost a
yon Lake Community Church. Local loved one.
pastor, Pete Van Dyke, will be conduct- Each Grief Share session has three
ing the classes in which he reaches out distinct elements. Each week the Grief
to help those who have lost a loved one. Share group watches a video seminar
This loss can be as close as a few months featuring top experts on grief and recov-
away or years since the actual loss. ery subjects. After viewing the video,
For the past seven years, Canyon group members spend time as a support
Lake Community Church has provided group, discussing what was presented
Grief Share: a friendly, caring group of in that week’s video seminar and how it
people who will walk alongside others can be lived out in their lives.
through one of life’s most difficult ex- During the week, participants have
periences. the opportunity to use their workbook
During the many sessions that have for further personal study of the grieving
been held by Pastor Pete, many relate process and to help sort out their emo-
to how being involved in these sessions tions through journaling.
have helped them to face life once again Several topics will be addressed in
with hope and a positive attitude. class, such as why one’s grief experi- PHOTO PROVIDED BY PAT VAN DYKE
Grief Share is an international orga- ence is harder than they may have imag-
nization formed by Church Initiative, ined. Helpful goals to set on the journey
located in Wake Forest, North Caroli- of grief will be discussed. The issue of
na. There are thousands of active Grief dealing with those who try to rush one Pastor Pete leads a Grief Share class for those coping with the loss of a loved one.
Share support groups in the United through one’s grief will be discussed
States, Canada and 10 other countries. along with why the path to healing from a.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m., which allows leave a message on Pastor Pete’s office
Grief comes in stages. At times, one grief isn’t always smooth. How to get participants flexibly in scheduling each phone at 951-244-1877, ext. 204 or just
can find it difficult to cope and move things done when one does not have the week. Each week is “self-contained,” show up to the meeting.
from one stage to another. The 13-week energy is always a popular topic. so one does not have to attend at the be- Reservations are not required. Par-
session of classes gives one the tools to Classes are held on 13 consecutive ginning of the 13-week session. Partici- ticipants do not need to be a member of
walk through the grieving process with Mondays at Canyon Lake Community pants will find encouragement and help Canyon Lake Community Church to at-
trained counselors to help guide them. Church in Building A (chapel). Dupli- whenever they begin. tend; meetings are open anyone who has
Along with Pastor Pete is Hal and Juan- cate classes are held from 10 to 11:30 Anyone interested in attending should a need.
CLAMS to host The Canyon

Bingo Fundraiser Lake As-
sociation
of Men

community
The Canyon Lake Association of Men (CLAMS) is host- invites the
ing a community Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 24, to its Bingo
from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Holiday Bay Room at the lodge. Ad- Fundraiser
mission is $25 for 10 games. Three special games will be on Satur-
offered for an additional charge. Prize payouts are $100 per day, Aug.
game. There will be a no-host bar and snacks. 24, from 1
CLAMS is a non-profit organization that has been in ex- to 4 p.m. in
istence for more than 40 years. The club awards scholarships the Holi-
to deserving Canyon Lake high school male seniors and do- day Bay
nates to other Canyon Lake clubs that help those in need. Room at
Membership is open to all Canyon Lake men who have a de- the lodge.
sire for friendship, volunteering, fundraising and fun times. Admission
Regular meetings are held on the third Wednesday from PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE is $25 for
5:30 to 9:30 p.m. during the months of January, February, 10 games.
March, May, October and November. For more information,
email canyonlakeclams@gmail.com.