Foley Senior Center offers twice-monthly Grief Support Group

GCM Staff Report
Posted 6/13/25

The Foley Senior Center is providing a Grief Support Group for those age 50 and above experiencing the loss of a loved one or a significant life change.

The group meets the first and third …

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Foley Senior Center offers twice-monthly Grief Support Group

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The Foley Senior Center is providing a Grief Support Group for those age 50 and above experiencing the loss of a loved one or a significant life change.

The group meets the first and third Wednesday mornings of each month at 9 a.m. at the Center, 304 E. Rose Ave. in Foley (no RSVP required).

If you or someone you know is dealing with death of a family member or friend, difficulties from life changes, the death of a pet or any life event that has caused grief, this support group offers the opportunity to share experiences and coping strategies with others. The meetings are facilitated by Springhill Home Health and Hospice.

Steve Durkac, chaplain for Baldwin County Springhill Home Health and Hospice, guides the group. He said what makes these sessions different is "We're organic. We'll cover any topic people need … what's immediately bothering them."

There is no set curriculum, and participants simply share their challenges and how they have dealt with them, as well as support each other, during each session.

For more information, call the Foley Senior Center at (251) 943-1877.

The Center is open to all area residents who are ages 50 and older. Membership is $15 per year, and instructor-led classes in areas including yoga, exercise, Tai Chi, line dance, ballroom dance and others are just $2 per class for members; $4 for non-members. Other activities are free to members, including "Coffee w/ an Expert," card games, Open Jam music and more.

For a June Calendar of Events, see https://cityoffoley.org/senior-center/.