Grief Education through Wings: Wings offers a variety of grief education opportunities. Nan is a Certified Grief Educator through the Center for Loss and Life Transition, Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Nan is a survivor of 7 sudden deaths in her family and a history of coping with complicated grief experiences that span 5 decades. Wings programs offer insight of how one grieves physically, emotionally, cognitively ,and spiritually as well as providing emotional support that extends beyond the textbook through personal life experiences. Each SERIES or SINGLE SESSION program is designed with a theme, content, and focus for the participants. Each program has a set begin and end date. The program is a facilitated, certified instructor-led group . The goal is to help bereaved understand the process of grief and teaches them how to deal with the challenges. Personal connections and bonds often develop during the series and continue . Wings offers in-person and virtual (ZOOMGRIEF) programs. Nan and her husband, Gary, began these programs in 1993 as professional volunteers offering a Ministry of Hope. Programs are generally free of charge unless noted. Tax deductible, charitable donations are appreciated to support this ministry.
Registration Forms Below for Current Classes—
ZOOMGRIEF and In-Person
not in any particular order. Scan through the list.
Note: All in-person groups are held at
The Landing, Wausau, WI YMCA-707 3rd Street
All groups are open to YMCA members and non-members.
Free of Charge (unless otherwise noted).
Refer to the Program Descriptions at the bottom of this page. Check back frequently as we add new classes and programs periodically.
The Three Emotional Journeys
Thru Grief
In-person: Tuesdays: April 8, 15, 22
3:30—4:30 p.m.
Virtual: Mondays: April 7, 14, 21
6:00-7:00 CST
(3 week program)
Everyone will travel three distinct journeys of emotional challenges and obscure opportunities at their own pace along an unknown path. Experience a light-hearted glimpse as we travel along the proverbial yellow brick road. Your guide will help you find what you are looking for. Somewhere along the journey you will know more about yourself.
No Charge.
Grief is a Journey. Not a Destination
This is a 5-week series.
In-person CANCELED
Tuesdays Feb. 18, 25 and March 4, 11, 18 (2025)
Will be offered in the Fall
VIRTUAL-ZOOMGRIEF
Thursdays Feb 20, 27, and March 6, 13, 20 (2025)
6:00—7:00 p.m. CST
Grief isn’t an event that happens and then it ends. Grief is messy, brutal and the beginning of your great unknown. It changes everything in your life. Learn how to avoid the struggles and discover how you can thrive.
In Grief and In Joy…
how to merge both and create
a story you are proud to share
In person-Single Session. The Landing | Tues March 25, 2025
3:30—4:30 p.m. (Class size is limited)
Virtual—ZoomGrief-Monday, March 24, 2025
6:00—7:00 p.m. CST
Telling your story can be painful but it also has the potential to heal. Sadness is just as essential as joy. Both can be shared in a way that is personal and powerful creating a sense of meaning for your life-changing event. Learn about the 3 stories of your loved one’s life. Interactive group. No charge.
Coming in May
Living River in Concert
Free Concert for the Community. No Registration required.
Friday, May 30, 2025 Doors Open 6:00 p.m. Concert 6:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn & Suites, 1000 Imperial Ave Rothschild, WI 54474
Join us for an evening of refreshing contemporary praise, county, oldies, and more! This concert is not just for those who grieve but for everyone who lives with compassion and Hope. We wish to share the power of love and healing power of joyful music with all of you. All ages. Bring your family and friends!
Hosted by Wings-a Grief Education, Ministry, a 501c3 non-profit, charitable organization. Free will donations at the door.
“I Shoulda, Coulda Woulda…
But I didn’t”.
Managing the “What Ifs” of Grief
Single session
In-person: Tuesday, May 20, 20225
3:30—4:45 p.m.
Virtual: Thursday, May 22, 2025
6:00—7:15 p.m. CST
“If I could do it all over again…I shoulda..,” These words can create a common sense of Guilt and Regrets that trigger missed opportunities. This is a “no judgment” Class. Understand these feelings and learn how to manage them. Invest in self-compassion and all you did that was right.
