BEREAVEMENT GROUP GEARS UP

Southeast Hospice, a service of Southeast Missouri Hospital, will conduct its spring Bereavement Support Group beginning the third week in May.

Hospice director Simon Paquette said the group will meet weekly for six weeks. Meetings will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The group is intended to serve individuals who have lost a loved one in the last year. It is free.

"Support groups offer practical assistance and advice on dealing with the issues associated with emotional loss," Paquette said.

For information, call Paquette or Carol Keppler by May 19 at 651-5821 or 651-5800.