Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Volunteers Needed for April 2013 Training
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Tuesday, March 26
Imagine A Center for Coping With Loss is seeking adult volunteers for its next Facilitator Training April 5-8, 2013. Volunteers come from all walks of life and need no special background other than a willingness to listen, a heart inclined to serve, and the ability to be with children and adults in pain without trying to fix, solve or give advice. No prior experience is necessary. Volunteers must be 21 years old. For more information please contact Program Director Mandi Zucker at volunteer@imaginenj.org or call Imagine at 908-264-3100. Based in Westfield, Imagine support groups serve Union County children age 3-18 who have had a parent or sibling die, and their parent(s) or guardian. We also provide support groups for young adults 18-…
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Westfield Agent Christine Cosenza awards grant to Imagine, Inc.
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Tuesday, February 12
The following is a press release: Imagine losing a loved one and having no one to support you through the grief. That is when neighbors are so important. State Farm became a “good neighbor” to families in Union County and surrounding areas by supporting Imagine, Inc. Recently Senator Tom Kean joined State Farm Agent Christine Cosenza at Imagine’s office in Westfield, NJ to present a grant for $1,000. Senator Kean serves on the Leadership Council of the organization and Agent Cosenza looks forward to getting involved with their programs. Imagine, Inc. is a year-round grief support center located in Westfield NJ. The program serves children and teens who are coping with loss due to the death or terminal or chronic illness of a parent or …
Friday, November 16, 2012
The center for coping with loss offers free, year-round peer support groups.
Luminaries lit the way to a brighter future as Imagine a Center for Coping with Loss hosted its first "I Remember" event held Thursday, Nov. 15. The evening of hospitality, healing and hope drew a large crowd yet each guest had the opportunity to take a moment to remember a loved one who has passed away while sharing the fellowship of others on the same journey. "Grief is universal," said Connie Palmer, LCSW, clinical and training director at the center which opened in May and offers free, year-round peer support groups for children age 3 and up, and for adults of all ages. The center serves people coping with loss due to death and, in 2013, will begin support programs for children, families and individuals coping with terminal and chronic…
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Event coincides with National Children's Grief Awareness Day
Imagine a Center for Coping With Loss will host its first "i Remember" evening as a way to remind grieving children, families and other adults that they are not alone in their grief. Through ritual, art, and the sharing of music, memories and readings, people will experience the healing and therapeutic power and support provided by a caring community of individuals, explained Imagine executive director Mary Robinson. Opened in May, Imagine offers peer support groups, which are free and run year-round, for children age 3 and up, and for adults of all ages. The center serves people coping with loss due to death and, in 2013, will begin support programs for children, families and individuals coping with terminal and chronic illness. The "i …
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Imagine provides free year-round peer support groups for children age 3-18 who have had a parent or sibling die with concurrent groups for parents and guardians.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
The following is a press release from Imagine: Frank Isoldi, a lifelong resident of New Jersey and graduate of Westfield High School has joined the Board of Trustees of Imagine a Center for Coping with Loss. Frank received his Bachelor’s in Economics from Drew University in 1992 and embarked on his career in real estate in 1992 when he and his father opened their own business. After 11 successful years, Coldwell Banker acquired their company, and has since become the number one NRT Coldwell Banker Office in the country. Frank has been in the New Jersey Association of Realtors’ Circle of Excellence since 1993, achieving its highest level of Platinum since 2003. He has earned the position as the number one agent in listings and total …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The evening is open to community members of all ages.
At Tuesday evening's meeting of the Westfield Town Council, Mary Robinson, executive director of Imagine, presented plans to host a Night of Remembrance from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 15. Imagine offers year-round grief support to children, teens and adults coping with loss due to death. The event will coincide with New Jersey Children's Grief Awareness Day. Robinson said the evening, which is open to everyone in the community, will consist of an art project, a remembrance service and refreshments. "We're going to come together to remember the people in our lives who have died whom we've loved and celebrate their lives and also to promote resilience and healing of the people who are grieving," she said. Robinson also asked for…
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Weinman joined Imagine to help provide support to those suffering from grief and loss.
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
The following is a press release from Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss: Stacy Weinman, a resident of Westfield for five years has joined the Board of Trustees of Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss. Stacy works as the office manager for her husband’s dental practice Distinctive Dentistry by David M. Weinman in Westfield. “It is the greatest job for me because I believe in dentistry, I love taking care of people and it is amazing to work side by side with my husband. Westfield is a wonderful place to have a business as the residents are so warm and caring which is seen by the amount of volunteerism in this town.” The couple has 4 children, Matthew 16, Benjamin 14, Jake 14 and Rachel 12. In addition to working full-time for her …
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
The year-round grief support group is located at First United Methodist Church in Westfield.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Imagine offers free year-round grief support groups for children age 3-18 who have had a parent or sibling die. Concurrent groups run for parents and guardians and for young adults 18-30 from Union County and beyond. Support groups meet every other Monday for an hour and a half. Dinner is provided prior to the group meeting. Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss is located in Westfield at First United Methodist Church and is open and available to all. To schedule an orientation for yourself or your family or for more information please contact Imagine at 908-264-3100 or support@imaginenj.org or visit our website at www.imaginenj.org Twenty new loving listeners attended Volunteer Facilitator training on August 3-6 at Imagine, A Center …
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Imagine, A Center For Coping With Loss opened at the First United Methodist Church in Westfield on Monday, May 7.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Imagine, A Center for Coping With Loss, celebrates its ribbon cutting on Sunday, May 6 ahead of its May 7th opening. The non-profit provides free year-round peer support groups for children age 3-18 who have had a parent or sibling die with concurrent groups for parents and guardians throughout Union County. Front row l-r:Wendi Rothstein, Imagine Advisory Council; Maria Vitale, Chair First United Methodist Church Board of Trustees; Susan Iliff, church member and Imagine Advisory Council; Meg Glasser, Imagine Facilitator; Kurt Schock of Summit, friend of Imagine; Stacy Weinman, Imagine Board Member; David Klein, Imagine Board Member; Maryann Gingrich, Imagine volunteer; Mary Ruotolo, Imagine Program Director. Back row l-r:Brent Beeme, …
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Imagine provides free year-round peer support groups for children age 3-18 who have had a parent or sibling die with concurrent groups for parents and guardians.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Dave Burns, a resident of Westfield for 15 years, has been named treasurer of the Board of Trustees of Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, opening May 7th in Westfield. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual in 2011 where he specializes in Asset & Income Protection, Disability Income Insurance, Special Needs Planning and Long-Term Care Insurance, Dave spent close to 20 years in the investment management industry where he was a portfolio manager and international equities trader, and earned the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst ®. He graduated from Siena College in 1984 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management and was a member of their NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse team. Dave is married to his wife Patrice of 22 years and …
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