Bereavement Gatherings & Events

May 1 2022 - A Gathering in the Garden: Honoring the Parents

As we approach Mother’s and Father’s Days, this is a time to honor those parents who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss, whether the loss was recent or decades ago. Together we’ll nurture ...
By Dar Bellissimo
Saturday, March 12, 2022

April 24 2022 - Out of the Darkness Centre County Walk

Koch is a proud sponsor of the Centre County Out of the Darkness Walk being held on April 24, 2022. To learn how you can support them register here.  
By Dar Bellissimo
Thursday, March 10, 2022

April 22 2022 - Bob Perks Foundation - Rock the 80's

Rock the 80's Koch Funeral Home is a proud sponsor of the “Rock the 80’s,” benefit concert for the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund. Enjoy a spectacular evening of music while raising funds to sup...
By Dar Bellissimo
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Wednesdays, March 15 - April 19 2022 - Stories of Loss

This will be held as a virtual gathering. When you lose a loved one, having support helps you on your healing journey. It is powerful to realize you are not alone and to learn how others mak...
By Dar Bellissimo
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

April 4 2022 - Learning to Live: What's Your Story?

Exploring Grief & Loss through Creative Writing Each of us has our own unique stories inside and uncovering them can feel empowering while helping us heal. The Learning to Live: What’s Your St...
By Dar Bellissimo
Sunday, February 13, 2022

April 4 2022 - #MondaysMoments Virtual Gathering

Grounded Grieving This will be held as a virtual gathering.  Where is your grief grounded? Paula D’Arcy wrote, “Pain is transformed when met with the nature that lies within; when met with t...
By Dar Bellissimo
Saturday, February 12, 2022

March 14 2022 - #MondaysMoments Virtual Gathering

Feed Your Soul This will be held as a virtual gathering. Poet Mary Oliver wrote, "This is the first, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of att...
By Dar Bellissimo
Monday, January 31, 2022

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April 9 - ACAP - Responding to Challenging Symptoms Related To Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

ACAP is holding the event "Responding to Challenging Symptoms Related To Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias". It will be online or in-person at the Centre Region Active Adult Center located in the Nit...

April 1 - #MondaysMoments Virtual Gathering

This will be held as a virtual gathering.  Some people compare grief to the waves of an ocean. At times, they are frequent and overwhelming. At other times, they are further apart and less ob...

March 12 - ACAP - Downsizing: Why? When And How?

ACAP is holding the event "Downsizing: Why? When? And How?". It will be online or in-person at the Centre Region Active Adult Center located in the Nittany Mall. To learn more and register for this...

March 11 - #MondaysMoments Virtual Gathering

This will be held as a virtual gathering.  One of the need of mourners is to develop a new self-identity. Our roles change and it takes time to adjust. Please click here to RS...

February 19 - (SOTS) State of the Story - Love Lives On

Learning to Live: What’s Your Story? and State of the Story present an evening of MOTH-style storytelling about the love that lives on after loss. When: February 19, 2024 Time:  7:0...

February 13 - ACAP - Knowing Your Limits and Creating Balance as a Caregiver

ACAP is holding the event "Knowing Your Limits and Creating Balance as a Caregiver". It will be online or in-person at the Centre Region Active Adult Center located in the Nittany Mall. To learn mo...

February 5 - #MondaysMoments Virtual Gathering

This will be held as a virtual gathering.  Our hearts often feel broken when we’ve lost a loved one. So how do we love ourselves in this brokenness? Some say the healing comes from within. Jo...