Join national guest speaker Dr. Kenneth Doka as he discusses "Grieving Through the Holidays" at a free lunch-and-learn lecture sponsored by Hospice of Tift Area. This event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, at the Tift Regional Community Events Center. This function is free, but seating is limited and registration is required. A complimentary meal is included. Register in the Calendar of Events section or call 229-353-6316. This event is sponsored by Hospice of Tift Area (GA Permit #137-021-H).

Dr. Doka is a Professor of Gerontology at the Graduate School of The College of New Rochelle and Senior Consultant to the Hospice Foundation of America, He is the author and co-author of many books on grief and loss, including "When Grief Is Complicated, Grief Is a Journey: Finding your Pathway through Loss."

The Tift Regional Community Events Center is located in Tifton at 1657 S. Carpenter Road, connected to the Tiftarea YMCA.