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    Expressing Grief Through Collage

    Wyatt Room 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR

    First Tuesday of Each Month | 4:00pm - 5:30pm Starting September 2, 2025 This once-a-month group provides space and support for expressing the thoughts and emotions of grief using collage art. Participants will be provided materials to create their own collage piece each month, with an ongoing visual perspective of how grief evolves and changes over time. • Registration is required • Please call Carla Jackson at 541-771-3257 to register • All materials will be provided

  • Mindfulness for Well-Being: Cultivating Awareness and Inner Peace

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

    Join us for an in-person Mindfulness event in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Registration is Required 541- 771-3262 Rooted in ancient traditions, mindfulness enhances mental well-being by cultivating awareness and emotional control. It is the practice of intentionally focusing your attention on the present moment in a non-judgmental way without habitually and automatically reacting. The eight-week class provides instruction on becoming aware of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and surroundings without trying to change or resist them. Mindfulness helps to stabilize difficult emotions and the intrusive thoughts common to grief, guilt, and stress. It enhances concentration and focus as well as improving mental well-being and the overall quality of our lives. There are numerous health benefits from mindfulness practices such as: Improved cardiovascular system, more flexible central nervous system. Better self-regulation and coping strategies. Mindfulness can render us less impacted by painful events. Enable us to respond more effectively and less reactively. Increasing tolerance to uncertainty Improve social and relational skills. Increased self-compassion and self-acceptance. Enhanced cognitive performance and higher brain functioning.

  • Caregiver Cafe

    Wyatt Room 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR

      Join Partners In Care on the second Tuesday of each month from 11 am - 12 pm for a Caregiver Café! Caring for someone who has a serious illness or disability can be a rewarding experience, but it may also feel overwhelming. Caregiver Café is a safe place for folks who are caring for other adults. Come together with other caregivers in Central Oregon to share ideas, navigate challenges, and simply meet others in a similar situation, all in a safe, supportive environment at Partners In Care. The work of providing care for someone unable to care for themselves is unending, and caregivers need help. Join us to connect, gain support, and learn new skills- and maybe laugh along the way! Guest speakers will be invited from time to time. Caregiver Cafe will be held in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend. RSVPs are encouraged; RSVP to facilitator Molly at molly.denton@partnersbend.org or (541) 382-5882. Check www.partnersbend.org for more details and updates.  

  • Community Education: Understanding Dementia – A Community Conversation

    Wyatt Room 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR

    The RSVP capacity for this event is full. Please stay tuned for future events! During this free community event, discover what dementia is, the different types, and current treatment options including insights from recent research. This event offers valuable information for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and all those interested in learning more about dementia. • What is dementia, and how is it different from normal aging? • What types of dementia are most common, and how are they treated? • How is dementia care changing, and why does it matter? • How can caregivers best support loved ones living with dementia? • What support exists in Central Oregon for dementia care? Monday, September 15 | 11:00am - 1:00pm FREE lunch provided at Noon 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.

  • Caregiver Cafe

    Wyatt Room 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR

      Join Partners In Care on the second Tuesday of each month from 11 am - 12 pm for a Caregiver Café! Caring for someone who has a serious illness or disability can be a rewarding experience, but it may also feel overwhelming. Caregiver Café is a safe place for folks who are caring for other adults. Come together with other caregivers in Central Oregon to share ideas, navigate challenges, and simply meet others in a similar situation, all in a safe, supportive environment at Partners In Care. The work of providing care for someone unable to care for themselves is unending, and caregivers need help. Join us to connect, gain support, and learn new skills- and maybe laugh along the way! Guest speakers will be invited from time to time. Caregiver Cafe will be held in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend. RSVPs are encouraged; RSVP to facilitator Molly at molly.denton@partnersbend.org or (541) 382-5882. Check www.partnersbend.org for more details and updates.  

  • Caregiver Cafe

    Wyatt Room 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR

      Join Partners In Care on the second Tuesday of each month from 11 am - 12 pm for a Caregiver Café! Caring for someone who has a serious illness or disability can be a rewarding experience, but it may also feel overwhelming. Caregiver Café is a safe place for folks who are caring for other adults. Come together with other caregivers in Central Oregon to share ideas, navigate challenges, and simply meet others in a similar situation, all in a safe, supportive environment at Partners In Care. The work of providing care for someone unable to care for themselves is unending, and caregivers need help. Join us to connect, gain support, and learn new skills- and maybe laugh along the way! Guest speakers will be invited from time to time. Caregiver Cafe will be held in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend. RSVPs are encouraged; RSVP to facilitator Molly at molly.denton@partnersbend.org or (541) 382-5882. Check www.partnersbend.org for more details and updates.  

  • Understanding Dementia: What Doctors and Lawyers Want You to Know

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

    Join Partners In Care for an informative and engaging presentation offering expert clinical and legal insights into dementia. Dr. Gregory Ferenz, a neurologist specializing in memory and dementia care, and Melissa Lande, an attorney with expertise in estate planning and elder law, bring a compassionate and practical perspective to the challenges faced by individuals, families, and professionals navigating dementia. What is dementia and what are common characteristics? What should someone expect after a dementia diagnosis? How do families ensure assets and wishes are protected? What documents should every family have in place? How do medical and legal planning work together? Wednesday, December 3 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm 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.

  • Caregiver Cafe

    Wyatt Room 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR

      Join Partners In Care on the second Tuesday of each month from 11 am - 12 pm for a Caregiver Café! Caring for someone who has a serious illness or disability can be a rewarding experience, but it may also feel overwhelming. Caregiver Café is a safe place for folks who are caring for other adults. Come together with other caregivers in Central Oregon to share ideas, navigate challenges, and simply meet others in a similar situation, all in a safe, supportive environment at Partners In Care. The work of providing care for someone unable to care for themselves is unending, and caregivers need help. Join us to connect, gain support, and learn new skills- and maybe laugh along the way! Guest speakers will be invited from time to time. Caregiver Cafe will be held in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Parking is available at 2611 NE Courtney Drive in Bend. RSVPs are encouraged; RSVP to facilitator Molly at molly.denton@partnersbend.org or (541) 382-5882. Check www.partnersbend.org for more details and updates.  

  • Partners & Pages Book Club

    Paulina Springs Book Store 252 W Hood Ave, Sisters, OR, United States

    Join Partners In Care’s first community-based book club! Partnering with The St Charles Foundation and Paulina Springs Bookstore, this is an initiative aimed at bringing people together, reducing social isolation, and building community! This book club is free to attend and open to all. We meet the second Wednesday of each month from 10 – 11 AM at Paulina Springs Book Store in Sisters, Oregon. A little different from your average book club, we discuss one book over the course of two to three months; allowing time for in depth discussion of the text and themes, and creating space for wholehearted conversation and friendship building. Partners In Care provides a copy of each book to anyone attending. See below for the books discussed so far, and upcoming reads: 2026 The Eights by Joanna Miller (January - April) If you are interested in attending, kindly RSVP so the appropriate number of books can be ordered- we also order extra for anyone who wishes to join along the way. If transportation is limiting your ability to attend, please let us know so we can connect you with ride assistance! RSVP by calling the Book Club leader Bethany Benefield at (541) 706-0567 or by […]

  • 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.