Events and Workshops

WINGS by The Hospice of East Texas

Grieve, Grow and Go Forward

WINGS allows children and teens to:

Tell their story of loss in a safe environment.

  • Process grief in healthy ways.
  • Meet friends facing similar circumstances.
  • Learn they are not alone.
  • Build a toolbox of coping skills and resources.
  • Remember, honor and memorialize those who have died

WINGS by The Hospice of East Texas offering a monthly support group for grieving children and teens ages 5 to 16.

Please register in advance by calling The Hospice of East Texas Bereavement Department at 903-266-3400 Ext 177 or by email at sditter@hospiceeasttexas.org

Dates: August 28th, September 25 and October 23rd

Time: 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Offered by: Certified professionals and volunteers who care deeply

Where: 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, Texas 75701 – Main Building

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The Art of Life

  • When: September 13, 2025 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Where: Mayfair Building

 

2025 Memorial Butterfly Release

Butterflies & Reflections

When: October 24, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701

Join us for a morning of peace, connection and remembrance. Together we will release butterflies in a beautiful tribute, then stay for additional words of encouragement and reflection as we honor the memory of loved ones together.

Additional Information

Pre-Registration is Not Required for this Special Ceremony 

For more information please call The Hospice of East Texas Bereavement Department at 903-266-3400 Extension 127.

This is an outdoor event and the butterflies cannot be released in inclement weather.

For more information about our Grief and Emotional Support programs click the button below:

 

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