In January, a newly- formed support group was established at Orchard Ridge. It developed from a desire to share with other recent widows this new path of being

“Single Again”! We honor, celebrate and remember the many memories that we had with our husbands/ partners and have chosen to move forward. The 12-member group met once a month from January to June on the second Thursday from 1:30 to 3p.m. in Orchard View Meeting Room 4-B. We also enjoyed each other’s company for dinner in the dining room every Monday evening. Lots of good memories and laughs were shared around the table as our bonds of friendship deepened. Our meetings involved challenges we face involving finance, investments, trusts, wills, advance medical directives, etc., as well as sharing stories and photos from our lives with our husbands.

A new group will gather for the monthly program beginning on Thursday, July 10, and ending in December. The initial group will still remain together to share weekly dinners. If any recent widow (three years or less) is interested in being part of the group in July or has any questions or concerns, please contact Sheila Bétit, coordinator, at 703-863-7359 or email at sabetit@gmail.com. We’d love to have you join us!

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