Please email or call Candy at 763-497-0709 for details and let us know when you plan to drop by for one of our meetings.

Coon Rapids GRACE Support Group

Maple Grove GRACE Support Group



Coon Rapids GRACE Support Group
Dates: The first Monday of every month
Meets from: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Location: Faith Lutheran Church (Room assignment varies, please check posted sign at the door)
11115 Hanson Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55443
***We ask that you call ahead if you plan to come so we know to expect you.
Candy McVicar 763-497-0709
Facilitators: Candy McVicar and Kara Foner, RN

Scheduled meeting dates:
January 7th, 2008
February 4th, 2008
March 3rd, 2008
April 7th, 2008
May 5th, 2008
June 2nd, 2008
July 7th, 2008
August 4th, 2008
September 1st, 2008
October 6th, 2008
November 3rd, 2008
December 1st, 2008
*Currently, this group is only meeting one time per month, however, we hope to transition to two meetings per month in the near future.

For more information about the Coon Rapids group contact:
Candy McVicar, Founder and Executive Director, Missing GRACE Foundation
763-497-0709

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Maple Grove GRACE Support Group
Dates: The second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
Meets from: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Maple Grove Covenant Church
9350 Upland Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Facilitators: Candy and Stephen McVicar
*MGF provides childcare during the meetings. A free will donation towards the childcare fee is appreciated but not required.

The first meeting of each month includes topic led discussions on subjects including: differences in male/female grieving, relationships with friends and family through the grieving journey, coping with holidays and anniversary dates, health issues and concerns, subsequent pregnancy fears, and other related topics. Held in the room called the Prayer Room. Enter at front doors and go to the right of the sanctuary.

The second meeting of each month the group does an activity that is helpful for the grieving process. (Scrap booking, crafts, video, having a guest speaker, candle light memorial service, etc.)
Held in classroom 7. Enter at front doors and turn left down the hallway.

Scheduled meeting dates:
*Please mark your calendars for the following changes in our Support Group Meeting Schedule.

We will be meeting for a BBQ Social on Saturday, July 12th, at Jeff and Angie Maidment's Home in Lakeville. Therefore, Tuesday, July 8th there will be NO MEETING at the Church.

We will be meeting for a BBQ Social on Saturday, August 16th, at Steve and Candy McVicar's Home in Albertville. Therefore, Tuesday, August 12th there will be NO MEETING at the Church.

Please call 763-497-0709 to RSVP if you plan to attend one of our BBQ Socials and we will provide directions and detailed information.

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January 8th & 22nd, 2008
February 12th & 26th, 2008
March 11th & 25th, 2008
April 8th & 22nd, 2008
May 13th & 27th, 2008
June 10th & 24th, 2008
July 8th (no meeting-see notes above) & 22nd, 2008
August 12th (no meeting-see notes above) & 26th, 2008
September 9th & 23rd, 2008
October 14th & 28th, 2008
November 11th & 25th, 2008
December 9th & 23rd, 2008

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