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Meetings
There are three chapters in the Valley of The Sun.
The meeting start time for all three chapters is 7:00 P.M., though the doors are
normally open at 6:30PM and newcomers are encouraged to arrive early to receive
an introductory packet. There will be paperwork to fill out (optional) so that
we may stay in contact with you, send you a copy of our newsletter, and assist
you in deciding how much information about your child you would like in the
newsletter or on this web site.
Westside Chapter
The Westside chapter meets on the first Thursday of the month.
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church
4102 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ, 85308
One block east of 43rd Avenue on the north side of Union Hills.
The meeting place is located in the main church. The entrance is on the north side of the church. Look for
the TCF banner. There is plenty of parking on the east and west sides of the grounds.
The Westside chapter leader is:
Debbie Klippel.
Debbie may be reached at (623) 580-9885.
Mesa/Eastside Chapter
The Mesa/Eastside chapter meets on the second Thursday of the month.
College View Baptist Church
1810 South Longmore, Mesa, AZ, 85202
One traffic light east of Dobson/Baseline
intersection. Go north onto Longmore Dr. about 100 yards (through a stop sign)
to the church. The church will be on the left. Enter the rear parking lot of the
church next to the second building. Look for the TCF banner.
This chapter has two co-leaders. They are
Shawn and Denise Dean. They may be reached at (480) 785-8114.
Central Chapter
The Central chapter meets on the third Thursday of the month.
Church of the Beatitudes
555 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85021
Located on the southeast corner of 7th Avenue and
Glendale. Enter the parking area just east of 7th Avenue and south of Glendale.
The meeting is held in the Bride's Room which is in the Britt Chapel, located
just north of the sanctuary. Look for the TCF banner.
The Central Chapter leader is
Betty Nelson.
Betty may be reached at (602) 841-8649.
Notes
What is said or happens during a meeting is confidential.
You do not have to speak.
Sometimes just making it to a meeting is enough.
Give TCF meetings at least three trys before deciding if TCF is or isn't for you.
Chapter meetings are usually run as follows:
An introduction and greeting by the chapter
leader.
The chapter leader acknowledges any "Newcomers" to the circle.
Chapter business announcements, etc.
Introductory circle. Each member states their
name, their child's name followed by a brief statement of the circumstances of
the child's death.
A short break for bathrooms, refreshments, and taking a deep breath.
Sharing circles. Depending upon the circumstances
and the number of attendees, the meeting will break into two or more sharing
circles of 10-12 members each. Four or more "newcomers" warrants a sharing
circle specific to "newcomers and "second timers", which the chapter leader
facilitates.
The sharing circle is where you may share the
issues and concerns that you have about your child's death. It is also the time
where you will get a nugget of information that may help you in your grief
journey.
At about 8:45 the meeting will be completed. Each
chapter differs, but some will form a circle of silence and remembrance. You
can, and usually will, make new friends.
Cleanup. Please assist in leaving the meeting room
and outside areas as clean as possible.
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