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A Year to Live

Wyatt Room 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR

Everyday Conscious Living and Dying Though the various aspects of contemplating our life we learn to live more mindfully each day, each moment, each hour, acknowledging that our mortality is our greatest teacher. Join Carla Purusa and Lisa Hurley from Partners In Care and a small group of people in a year-long study group that supports our individual contemplation and practice while contributing to the collective evolution of our loss, grief and death culture. 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 whole year.  Registration is required! RSVP by March 14 to Carla at (541) 771-3262 Participation Commitment• Attend at least 10 of 12 monthly large group sessions – must attend the first session• Participate fully in Home Groups (required!)• Complete home practice assignments, practices, and readings• Attend the Orientation Session• While the group is no cost, participants must purchase the book Important Points• *April 5 session is 10 am - 1:30 pm• Participation is required at home community home groups• Estimated 5-7 hours/month + monthly Home Groups + daily meditation The Details • The Prognosis: And It Begins […]

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.  

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.  

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: 2025 The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margo by Marianne Cronin (March-June) The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer (July-September) 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 […]

Community Education: Active Aging in Central Oregon

Wyatt Room 2611 NE Courtney Drive, Bend, OR

Join us for an in-person Community Education event in the Wyatt Room at Partners In Care. Lunch is provided! During this free community event, discover how staying active promotes strength, independence, and emotional well-being as we age. Our panel of experts have years of experience guiding people on this topic and will address: •What happens to our bodies as we age, and why does it matter? •How does staying active impact your long-term health and independence? •How can we support aging adults in staying healthy and engaged? •What’s being done in Central Oregon to make tourism and recreation more accessible? •What local programs and resources support active living at any age or ability? Wednesday, August 6 | Noon - 1 pm FREE Lunch Provided | 11:45 am 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.  

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.