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  • Community Education: Caregiver Burnout – A Healthier Way to Care

    Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, United States

    In this presentation, Dr. Janet Foliano, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s most difficult seasons, will explore common stressors caregivers face, how to recognize burnout, and practical strategies to prevent and manage it. What are the most common challenges for caregivers? What are the signs of caregiver burnout? What can you do to prevent caregiver burnout? What can you do if you are already at the level of caregiver burnout? Wednesday, February 4 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm FREE lunch provided at 11:45am The Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend *Free to attend; light lunch will be provided. RSVPs are encouraged. RSVP to CommunityEvents@partnersbend.org or by calling (541) 706-1335.

  • Living Well to Age Well: A Doctor’s Guide to Healthy Aging

    Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, United States

    As we age, the choices we make each day can have a meaningful impact on our long‑term health and well‑being. Local concierge physician, Dr. Lance Adams, MD, will share practical habits that support healthy aging for people at different stages of later life. He will offer straightforward guidance for maintaining well‑being and managing the common challenges many older adults experience. This session provides simple, realistic steps you can implement right away to help you live well today and age well in the years ahead. Wednesday, April 1 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm FREE lunch provided at 11:45am The Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend *Free to attend; light lunch will be provided. RSVPs are encouraged. RSVP to CommunityEvents@partnersbend.org or by calling (541) 706-1335.

  • A Year to Live – How contemplating death can profoundly deepen our experience of living

    Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, United States

    2nd Saturday of each month Starting April 11th | 10 am - 1 pm *Orientation March 31 | 5 pm - 6:30 pm Registration is required! RSVP by April 1st (541) 771-3262 Together, in the spirit of community, we will gather to explore the messaging in Stephen Levine's book, "A Year to Live", through a series of monthly sessions for a year. Participation Commitment  Attend at least 10 of 12 monthly large group sessions - must attend first session Participate fully in Home Groups (required) Complete home practice assignments, practices, and readings Attend the Orientation Session and Session 1 While the group is no cost, participants must purchase the book Important Points April 11 session is 10 am - 1:30 pm Participation is required in community home groups Estimated 5-7 hours/month + monthly Home Groups + life review journal IMPORTANT! If you are unable to make this Participation Commitment at this time, please wait and join us for a future meeting. This includes the required attendance at session.

  • Creating a Memorial Garden in Remembrance of a Loved One

    Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, United States

    A two-hour workshop that gives practical suggestions for planning and creating a garden or sacred space to remember those who have left but are never forgotten. Whether you have a dedicated yard, acre or container you can create a comforting space that honors and provides reflection. This workshop will feature helpful guidance and expertise from OSU Master Gardener, Gwen Gamble, who can also balance the wide range of plants with Central Oregon’s desert climate.

  • Conscious Aging: The Path to Becoming a Wise Elder

    Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, United States

    Wednesdays, starting June 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm In this six‑week course, we will explore the cultural roots of ageism and examine the widespread assumptions about older adults that give rise to stereotypes, discrimination, and age‑based bias. Together, we will look beneath these societal narratives to understand how they shape our own perceptions of aging. In-Person Event at Partners In Care Wyatt Room Parking: 2611 NE Courtney Dr. Bend, OR Registration is required! RSVP (541) 771-3262

  • Understanding Dementia-Related Behaviors: A Caregiver’s Guide

    Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, United States

    THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT . . . Behavioral changes can be one of the most challenging aspects of dementia for families and caregivers. Join Dr. Allison Lindauer of OHSU's Oregon Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center for an informative presentation exploring what dementia is, why behavioral symptoms occur, and how families can respond effectively. Free to attend! Lunch provided at 10:45 am Kindly RSVP (541) 410-3918 or communityevents@partnersbend.org

  • Not’cho Grandma’s Bingo with Partners In Care

    silver moon brewing 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR, United States

    𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓹 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝓪 𝔀𝓱𝓲𝓶𝓼𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓵 𝔀𝓸𝓻𝓵𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓶𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓮𝔁𝓬𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽! Join us at Silver Moon Brewing on Aug 16 from 10AM-12PM for Not'cho Grandma's Bingo, an Alice in Wonderland-themed outdoor experience. Your participation grows our Queen of Hearts endowment campaign, an initiative built to sustain the future of Hospice House and provide essential services and resources to families who need them most at life's most fragile moments. Grab your friends, bring your lucky charm, and get ready for a morning that’s anything but ordinary! Doors open at 9:30AM. Games start at 10:00AM. Buy Tickets  

  • Healthy Aging: Benefits of Physical and Speech Therapy

    Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, United States

    Physical and speech therapy can play an important role in helping people stay active, independent, and engaged as they age. Join Allison Phillips, CCC-SLP and David Seck, DPT for an informative discussion on how these therapies improve mobility, balance, communication, memory, swallowing, and overall quality of life. Whether you're experiencing age-related changes yourself or supporting a loved one, you'll learn practical ways therapy can help address common challenges and promote healthy aging. Located in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Dr Bend Lunch provided at no cost starting at 11:15am RSVP (541) 382-5882 or communityevents@partnersbend.org

  • Pet Memorial Service: Across the Rainbow Bridge, Forever in our Hearts

    Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, United States

    Join us for a gentle and heartfelt gathering honoring the love we continue to share with the animals who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. This memorial event warmly welcomes anyone who has experienced the loss of a pet or beloved animal companion, offering a space for reflection, connection, and remembrance. Guests are invited to share pet names and photos using the button below, or bring one photo per pet to display during the memorial, creating a shared tribute to the lives and memories we hold dear. Attendees will have the opportunity to share stories, celebrate cherished moments, and find comfort in community. Light refreshments will be provided. Please note that while we celebrate the lives of our beloved pets we have lost, we kindly ask that your pets stay at home, as we aim to create a quiet and peaceful environment for reflection. Submit Pet Names & Photos Kindly RSVP TO CARLA - (541) 771-3257 or carla.jackson@partnersbend.org 

  • Light Up A Life

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, OR, United States

    Join Partners In Care for our annual community bereavement event, featuring a luminaria walk, live music, and a name reading ceremony in memory of loved ones who have passed. This event is free to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Learn More

  • Art of Living and Dying – Module 3: “Healing Spiritual Pain”

    Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, United States

    The Art of Living & Dying is more about living than about the end of life. This series of four internationally acclaimed workshop/retreats – called program modules – draws from the wisdom of our ancestors that the quality of life is enhanced when we do not live in fear or denial of suffering and our mortality. The results of facing or “leaning into” existential-spiritual pain are profound for both caregivers and care receivers. Early Pricing $175 Regular pricing $250 RSVP Now

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    Surviving The Holidays

    Partners In Care 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, United States

    Navigating the holidays can be especially challenging while we are grieving. The holidays are typically a time of celebration for many, but this can be a difficult time for those going through a painful loss. Please join us for this workshop in which we offer suggestions for managing the needs of the season while grieving a loss or wanting to know how to support someone who is grieving during this busy time of year.