Young Adult Group

Our Young Adult Group, for those ages 18-30 who are grieving the death of a loved one began meeting in September. We will soon begin a combination format of face-to-face meetings, as well as sharing thoughts via the blog.

If you are interested in joining this support group, please post your comment to the question below. To learn about the actual meeting times, please call Lost & Found at 417-865-9998.

Our first topic of discussion:

The death of a loved one is difficult at any age as we struggle to adjust to the reality that the loved one is no longer with us and as we figure out how to incorporate that loss into our lives. Let's talk about what makes your loss especially difficult at this time in your life. What do you miss the most? What adjustments are you making in your life?

Young Adult Group

At Lost & Found we are always trying to think of more ways to meet the need of grieving people in the Springfield area. I'm sure the list is not only extensive, but endless. One thing we try to do is listen carefully to the people who contact us for help. We started to notice last year that we kept receiving calls asking about a college/young adult aged group. Although Lost & Found has been completely devoted to children's services, the requests became so great, that we felt as though we had to expand our services to meet the needs of the young adult population in Springfield.

With all of that said, we understand that it can be nerve racking to commit to attending a support group for grief, when all of the specifics have yet to be addressed. For this reason, we are holding an informational session at Lost & Found on September 10 at 5:30 p.m. Please come meet our staff, ask questions, and enjoy some refreshments on us.

If you have any questions or if you need directions, please contact Lost & Found at 417.865.9998. We hope to see you there!

Check out our new look!

Recently, the Conor House had some cosmetic work performed. We are excited about the new look, and wanted to make you aware of it. A special thanks to those who have made donations specifically to the Conor House project, and to those who helped with the labor. This upgrade is made possibly by so many generous people within our community. We are SO excited about this new look. We hope it feels even more comfortable and homey to those who attend our support groups.

Facilitator Training

Lost & Found is holding Facilitator Training on September 12 & 13. Perhaps you have considered volunteering as a facilitator before, or maybe you aren't exactly sure what a facilitator does-either way, this post is for you!

Groups at Lost & Found are ran by volunteers who have undergone training at Lost & Found. Facilitator training is a Friday evening (5-8:30) and a Saturday (8:30-3) where volunteers learn the history of Lost & Found, hear each other's stories of loss, and are trained in reflective listening and other skills that are important when working with grieving families. When a volunteer completes training (and observes a couple of groups), we call them a facilitator.

Facilitators really have an awesome job because they get to work with our wonderful families, have the privilege of hearing their stories, and help them work through their grief. If you would like to be a part of this rewarding experience then contact Nannette at the Lost & Found office at 417.865.9998 or by email at nannette@lostandfoundozarks.com. We would love to have you!

Eggfest Mid-America 2008

Where there's smoke...There must be a party!!!!!

You are invited to Eggstravaganza Mid-America 2008

September 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come and cook or just join in the fun for a day of great food, friends, and family entertainment. Show off your cooking skills, meet new friends, taste some of the best barbecue anywhere and party...party...PARTY!!!

Outdoor Home is proud to sponsor EGGstravaganza Mid-America 2008 which is being held as a charitable event. Proceeds will benefit Lost & Found.

Don't miss out! Sign up now at www.outdoorhome.com/eggfest.asp

2008 Charity Golf Tournament

For all of you who love golf-get ready! Lost & Found is hosting their fourth annual golf tournament on August 25, 2008 at Hickory Hills Country Club. This tournament is full of fun contests and competition. If you play golf, you won't want to miss it! Contact Holly McGee at the Lost & Found office to reserve your spot!

Teen Rock Climbing Night

This summer we decided that we needed an activity specifically for the Teen Group.  We started the evening with some adventure by rock climbing at Petra Rock Climbing Gym.  Petra gave us a great deal, and their staff (specifically Grace) was a huge help in teaching our Teens how to climb.

After the rock climbing adventure, we headed back to the Conor House for dinner-pizza, soda, chips and brownies.  Needless to say, the night was a hit. (How can you go wrong with rock climbing, pizza, and brownies?)

A big THANKS to everyone who helped make this night possible!