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 . Programs are generally free of charge unless noted. Wings offers in-person and virtual (ZOOMGRIEF) programs. Nan and her husband, Gary, began doing these groups/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.
Surviving Holiday Burnout
Tis the Season of New Beginnings
*****TIME/DATE CHANGE for In-Person****
In-person-The Landing—Tues, Jan. 14, 2025
4:00 pm to 5:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL-ZOOMGRIEF: Thurs, Jan 9, 2025
6:00—7:00 p.m. CST
It’s okay to mourn when you heart aches, and it’s also okay to feel joy as you discover a glimmer of hope for a brighter tomorrow. Endings don’t have to be painful. They can and should lead to comfortable new beginnings.
No Charge.
Grief is a Journey. Not a Destination
This is a 5-week series.
In-person at The Landing
Tuesdays Feb. 18, 25 and March 4, 11, 18 (2025)
4:30—5:45 p.m.
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.
Love Never Dies
In person-Single Session. The Landing | Tues Feb 4, 2025
4:30—5:30 p.m.
Virtual—ZoomGrief-Thursday, Feb 6, 2025
6:00—7:00 p.m. CST
Research indicates that it’s healthy and normal to stay connected to your loved one who died. Your relationship doesn’t end but it changes. The use of connecting bonds allows you to treasure memories in a positive way. No charge.
November: Speaking of Grief:
Let’s Talk Turkey and Other
Holiday Stuff
Open Sharing Session— Sharing thoughts,
concerns, and experiences
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024
GROUP COMPLETED/CLOSED
The Landing—In person
YMCA, 707 N. 3rd St., Wausau
VIRTUAL SESSION ADDED: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
6:00—7:00 p.m. CST
December 2024: What's Under Your Tree? Healing Gifts or Pandora's Box
In-person, The Landing-YMCA-Third Street Wausau
Registration Required
5:00—6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10
Virtual-Register for a link
6:00--7:00 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 12
