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At this time of year, many cultures believe that “the veil is thin” between worlds. This belief is common in the Celtic tradition of Samhain, the Christian celebration of All Soul’s Day, the Mexican celebration of Dia De Los Muertos and present in many other cultures.

We will gather with this seasonal energy at the COPE labyrinth, a sacred space dedicated to remembering our beloveds, to listen to poetry, reflect and journal, and share with others. We will explore the signs our loved ones give us to show we are still connected, and ways we can deepen that connection. Many plants are helpful when grieving and we will share some information about their medicine and plant some seeds of hope. A brick dedication will honor the names of loved ones newly engraved in the labyrinth. We will close our time together with a walk through the labyrinth, reflecting on our loved ones and noticing the many ways our relationship continues.

October 27th, 2024

12-1:30 pm

COPE Labyrinth

Eisenhower Park

About our facilitator

The workshop will be facilitated by Charlene Ray. Charlene Ray is a licensed clinical social worker, grief guide, educator and workshop facilitator with over 40 years of experience. She works with individuals in her private practice and teaches group classes online and in-person. Charlene also works for Forefront Suicide Prevention as a trainer and has developed a curriculum for Understanding Grief after Suicide.

She is trained as a teacher of mindful self-compassion, is an interfaith minister and has a certificate in the Art of Dying. Charlene brings her love of nature and poetry into her grief work, weaving a personal tapestry that uniquely fits the needs of each client and group.

She has a 2020 TEDx talk called Seeing Grief in a New Light.

Location: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY – Field 6A behind the Lannin Carriage House

DIRECTIONS TO COPE LABYRINTH:

Follow the signs for the Lannin House, or Field 6A which is across the parking lot (#6) from the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater. You will see a large stone building with a small parking lot in front of it. The COPE Labyrinth is located behind the building.

The address for Eisenhower Park if you are using a navigation system is:

Eisenhower Park,1899 Hempstead Tpke East Meadow, NY 11554

Note: There are brick restrooms between the Lannin House and Pool, and there are restrooms at the top of the hill at Lakeside Theatre.