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
Holiday Remembrance Ceremony
Another Way to Remember…
When: November 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Come and Go)
Location: Meadows Conference Room, The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701
Join us for a special time remembering our loved ones by creating a luminaire in their honor. You are free to come and go as you create your luminaire with the supplies provided.
Additional Information
Pre-Registration is Not Required for this Special Ceremony
For more information please call Griselda Escobar at 903-266-3400.
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WINGS Holiday Day Camp
Serving children ages 5-12, WINGS allows children to remember loved ones who have died, tell their story of loss in a safe environment, meet friends facing similar circumstances, build a toolbox of coping skills, and HAVE FUN!
Children participate in fun activities combined with grief education & emotional support – led by expert bereavement professionals & trained volunteers, all under the supervision of Shay Ditter, CCLS, RWWP, Children’s Bereavement Specialist.
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Calvary Baptist Church, 6704 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, Texas 75703
RSVP/Registration: Yes, contact Shay Ditter at (903) 266-3400, Extension 177.
