UPCOMING:

A Day With Alan Pedersen - November 10, 2018, 10am to 3pm (including lunch) at Refuge Church, 1901 Brantley Road, Fort Myers, Florida.

Alan Pedersen is an award-winning speaker, songwriter and recording artist. His inspirational message of hope and his music have resonated deeply with those facing a loss or adversity in their lives. Since the death of his 18-year-old daughter Ashley in 2001, Alan has traveled to more than 1,300 cities speaking and playing his original music. Alan is currently on the road with The Angels Across the USA Tour where he will speak and perform in over 100 U.S. cities in 2018.

This Workshop is limited in space, so reserve your seat as soon as possible by sending your RSVP in or emailing us to let us know you will be attending. There will be a $25.00 fee for attending this Workshop.

31st Annual SW Florida Candle Lighting Ceremony - December 9, 2018 at St. Leo's Parish Life Center in Bonita Springs, Florida.

The invitations are going in the mail in mid October, so if you don't receive one, please call or email us so we can send you one!

2019 Virtual Walk to Remember - We will be setting our goal for next year's Virtual Walk to Remember, and you can help us reach that goal once the Virtual Walk to Remember is set up next year. As always, your donations are always very much appreciated!

TCF 42nd Annual National Conference - July 19 thru 21, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Compassionate Friends National Conference is a weekend spent surrounded by other bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. It is a place where hope grows and friendships are made with others who truly understand. With inspirational keynote speakers, abundant workshops for everyone’s wants and needs, and a remembrance candle lighting program culminating with the annual Walk to Remember, this time of healing and hope is the gift we give ourselves. Join us as together we remember and share the everlasting love we have for our precious children, siblings and grandchildren.

Ongoing Monthly Events:

Girls' Night Out – This event takes place the 1^st Tuesday of every month. This is not a meeting but a chance for the ladies to get out, relax and enjoy each other. The location changes so please check with us to discover the current month's location. We gather at 6:30 PM. We have a great time and hope to see you there. Here's a glimpse into the January 2017 dinner:

Guys' Night Out – This event takes place the 2^nd Thursday of every month. This is not a meeting just time for the guys to hang out together (and do what they do?). They meet at Chili's, 2431 Tarpon Bay Blvd., Naples, FL 34119.