Welcome
Calm Waters is a support center for children and families whose lives have been changed by death, divorce or other major loss. The death of a loved one can bring on turbulent and frightening times for children and teenagers. Similar feelings often occur in children when their parents divorce.
Calm Waters provides a safe, supportive and understanding place for children to share their experiences and feelings in a group setting, promoting the process of healing. Along with the support of other adults, parents or guardians receive education and understanding of what their children are experiencing and how to interact with them during this period of adjustment.
Schedule at a Glance
Next two Parenting Through Divorce seminars
(one-time, court-approved class):
Saturday, July 11 , 2009, 9:00am -1:00pm
Wednesday, July 22 , 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Click here for a complete schedule of upcoming seminars
Next Grief Support Group Begins:
Monday, August 17 , 2009
Next 8-week TUESDAY Divorce Support Group begins:
August 18, 2009
Next 8-week THURSDAY Divorce Support Group begins:
August 20 , 2009
Next volunteer training: September 11-12, 2009
Support Groups and Seminars
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** Attention Willing Volunteers **
Calm Waters needs volunteers who are willing to give back to children & families in need, by facilitating peer support groups. For more information, contact Program Director Suzie Price
** Wish List **
In order to continue prividing FREE support groups to grieving children & families, Calm Waters has many needs. Your tax-deductible donation to Calm Waters, of one or more of these items, will make a difference in the lives of many. Please contact Director of Development Lisa Kibblewhite with any questions
| Black poster board |
Colored Wooden Blocks |
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| Play-Doh (all colors) |
Marketing/“give-away” items for agency fairs |
Post-it notes |
| Large storage tubs |
Adobe Creative Suite 3 or 4 program |
Lockable money boxes (4) |
| Small Terra Cotta pots |
Large easels |
Alphabet accordion files |
Composition Notebooks (lined for journaling) |
Miniature table easels |
Large, 3-ring lined notebooks |
People Shape Cut-Outs (from Lakeshore Learning) |
Jenga Game (several) |
Alphabet binder tabs |
| Copier paper (white) |
8x10” black photo frames |
2 matching chairs |
| 110 lb white cardstock |
5x7” black photo frames |
CD-Rs |
Children’s pull-ups, underwear (boys & girls) & shorts or pants |
Photo matting (8x10; 5x7; 4x6 sizes) variety of colors |
Child Appropriate Toys/Dolls (boys and girls) |
Stethoscope (old or new) |
Corkboard strips |
Masking Tape |
| Decks of Cards (4) |
Packing tape |
Kleenex |
| Balloons |
Glue Sticks |
Crayola Crayons |
| Staplers |
Medium-sized bookshelf (2) |
Crayola Washable Markers |
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