The Sun Will Rise Weekly Update
Hello Friends,
We have one in person specialty group and seven specialty zoom groups this week. Login and location info follow at the bottom of this newsletter.
GRIEF & JOY:
Today, The Sun Will Rise joined together with Team Sharing, to bring a group of 62 grievers to Kimball Farm, and it was a beautiful reminder that grief and joy can coexist. Amid the families there that had experienced great pain, there were lots of moments of laughter and genuine happiness. Sharing a meal and ice cream, playing mini-golf, riding the bumper boats and simply being together allowed us to see that it's possible to feel joy even while grieving. It showed us that even in our darkest times, we can still find pockets of joy and connection with others, and that's something truly comforting and hopeful. Read more about grief & joy at Option B. Join us at our next event!
~ With care
Robyn
Robyn Houston-Bean
Founder, The Sun Will Rise Foundation
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
1. SADOD's Psychoeducational Workshop: Creative Coping Skills Tuesday August 27, 2024 6:30-8:00pm ET Do you ever feel overwhelmed by grief and not sure how to cope? Do you wish you had more coping skills in your toolkit? Join us for this workshop where you will hear from SADOD staff who have found creative ways to cope with their grief. From song writing to karate, the possibilities are endless when it comes to finding the things that lift us up when we are feeling down. This workshop will take place virtually on Zoom. Learn more and register at bit.ly/creative-coping. Please note this workshop has a $10 fee for individuals outside of Massachusetts. Massachusetts residents may attend this workshop for free due to funding from MA-BSAS by using promo code MASS at the time of registration. If cost is an issue, please contact Laura@sadod.org
2. The Sun Will Rise Day at Fenway Park! Sunday, September 22, 2024 Sunday 1:35 - 5:35 pm We are excited to invite you to a special day at iconic Fenway Park to watch the Red Sox play baseball! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, share in community, and enjoy America's favorite pastime. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just looking for a fun outing, this day promises to be filled with memorable moments. We will be offering a bus from Weston MA to Fenway so you do not have to pay parking fees. A link will be sent at a later date after your tickets are reserved. As with our previous events, we are asking for a deposit to hold your spot. In this case, because we are using an outside ticketing service, you must pay the total cost of the ticket to reserve. You will receive the full ticket amount back in cash at the event. If you sign up and do not attend the event without giving us 10 days notice, the ticket is not refundable. We do this to be able to continue to offer events at no cost to you. Thanks for your understanding. Sign Up Today! Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon. We can't wait to see you there and share in this special day together. Five tickets per family limit. Reserve your tickets here! Questions? Please email judyannkelly@gmail.com
INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held each year and aims to raise awareness in the community of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable.You are not alone.
IOAD event locators
The Sun Will Rise Sponsored IOAD events
1. Nathan's Circle and Consoling Partners International Overdose Awareness Day Event West Barnstable MA Tuesday August 27, 2024 6:00 pm. Please register with kerry@peersupportcommunitypartners.com so they know how many butterflies and to share a photo for the memory tree/garden.
2. Braintree International Overdose Awareness Day Butterfly Release Braintree MA Friday August 30, 2024 10:00 am. Each attendee will receive a live butterfly to set free or a wildflower seed paper. Please rsvp to the Facebook event or email marci@thesunwillrise.org so we know how many butterflies are needed. Rain Date: 8/31/24
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT AN IOAD RELATED EVENT?
Please email robyn@thesunwillrise.org if you would like to volunteer to host a table at an IOAD or other summer event to represent The Sun Will Rise. Your role would be to set up the table with materials provided by us, attend to the table and support attendees by providing materials and answer questions about our resources/meetings/events. A sign up sheet would be available for those that may want to talk further to a Peer Grief Support Specialist after the event and a sign up sheet would be available for those who would like to join our mailing list. We will provide a handout and/or a mini session to answer any questions you may have to feel prepared to do the tabling. We will add locations as requests come in.
Locations that still currently need volunteers are:
Easton MA 8/28/24 5:00 pm
Wrentham Day Wretham MA 9/7/24 9:00 am
Placement of Purple Fence Flags 8/22/24 5:00 pm 1 John F Kennedy Memorial Drive Braintree MA: To prepare for IOAD we will need volunteers to help zip tie the 2125 remembrance flags on the fence outside of Braintree MA Town Hall on 8/22/24 at 5:00 pm. We will also need assistance for removal on 9/5/24 at 5:00 pm. The 2125 purple flags will represent the estimated number of Massachusetts residents who died due to overdose in 2023. These are the most recent numbers from the state. No sign up required, just arrive at date/time specified.
Flag placement for IOAD 08/29/24 7:30 am Boston Common, Boston MA. For the third consecutive year, BSAS joins Boston Public Health Commission and Boston Medical Center in organizing an IOAD memorial in front of the Massachusetts State House, and you are invited to join. The event will take place from August 29 through September 1 at Liberty Mall on the Boston Common, across from the State House. On Thursday 8/29 there will be 22,125 purple flags planted on the lawn at Liberty Mall in remembrance of the 20,000 lives lost to overdose in Massachusetts between 2012-2022. An additional 2,125 flags will represent that many overdose deaths in our state during 2023. If you'd like to volunteer to assist with flag planting the morning of August 29th, please complete this form https://forms.gle/92TTiQAMx1TeYzcbA. There is also an opportunity on the form to submit names if you are unable to attend but would someone remembered by name with a sticker on one of the flags.
THIS WEEK’S MEETING INFORMATION
Monday - MOM’S ONLY - ZOOM 8/12/24 6:30-8:00 pm ET.
Chris Santos facilitating.
For mothers who have experienced the death of a child(ren) due to substance use.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89501963714?pwd=rzhdx7uxJO2lsP2PdpniApyhd6UZsd.1
Meeting ID: 895 0196 3714
Passcode: 957061
One tap mobile 16465588656
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Monday - SUICIDE RELATED DEATH- ZOOM 8/12/24 7:00-8:30 pm ET.
Don Lipstein facilitating/Nic Scarmeas co-facilitating.
For anyone 18 and over who have experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.
Whether you know for sure that suicide was the cause of death or you are uncertain, you will find support here.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89707430582
Meeting ID: 897 0743 0582
One tap mobile 16469313860
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Monday - Christian Faith Based Hope After Loss- IN-PERSON MARLBOROUGH, MA 8/12/24 6:00-7:30 pm ET.
Cheryl Juaire facilitating. Greater Grace Christian Fellowship, 187 Pleasant St Marlborough MA.
For anyone 18 and over of the Christian faith who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use. There is a special sign-up process for this group to ensure a supportive and understanding environment for all participants.
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Tuesday - PARTNER & SPOUSE - ZOOM 8/13/24 7:00-8:30 pm ET.
Kar-Kate Parenteau facilitating.
For anyone 18 and over who has experienced the death of a partner, spouse or significant other due to substance use.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86578435343?pwd=avNFpCQpiLGCsKRKFEsexJj7E87gM5.1
Meeting ID: 865 7843 5343
Passcode: 287422 or
One tap mobile: 13052241968
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Tuesday - MEN’S ONLY - ZOOM 8/13/24 7:00-8:30 pm ET.
Dave Swindell and Gary Carter facilitating.
For men 18 and over who have experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96961980647?pwd=cFVTMHR3VE9COGc3UGdIZHo4TWVaZz09#success
Meeting ID: 969 6198 0647
Password: 300626 or
One tap mobile 16465588656
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Wednesday - LOSS OF MULTIPLE LOVED ONES - ZOOM 8/14/24 7:00-8:30 pm ET.
Annie Avitabile facilitating.
For anyone 18 and over who has experienced the death of multiple loved ones due to substance use.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88620038150?pwd=tPIsgXzIez3IJB2Ly7SoeSyNN8sYkm.1
Meeting ID: 886 2003 8150
Passcode: 358575 or
One tap mobile 16465588656
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Thursday - YOUNG PERSON MEETING - ZOOM 8/15/24 6:30-8:00 pm ET.
Chloe Brosnan facilitating
For anyone 18 and over who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82575673103?pwd=Xvzay1uQXyW00t8TBwwqTwElDbc7RV.1
Meeting ID: 825 7567 3103
Passcode: 847275 or
One tap mobile 13052241968
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Thursday - LGBTQ+ ZOOM 8/15/24 6:00-7:30 PM ET.
Jill Shanahan (she/her) facilitating.
For anyone 18 and over and identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89951258443?pwd=MnJQVDEzWmIxaWdjWnBKN2Y4ZEh1dz09
Meeting ID: 899 5125 8443
Passcode: 841193 or
One tap mobile 16469313860
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