Grief Education through Wings: Wings offers a variety of grief education opportunities. Nan is a Certified Grief Educator through the Center for Loss and Life Transition, Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Nan is a survivor of 7 sudden deaths in her family and a history of coping with complicated grief experiences that span 5 decades. Wings programs offer insight of how one grieves physically, emotionally, cognitively ,and spiritually as well as providing emotional support that extends beyond the textbook through personal life experiences. Each SERIES or SINGLE SESSION program is designed with a theme, content, and focus for the participants. Each program has a set begin and end date. The program is a facilitated, certified instructor-led group . The goal is to help bereaved understand the process of grief and teaches them how to deal with the challenges. Personal connections and bonds often develop during the series and continue . Wings offers in-person and virtual (ZOOMGRIEF) programs. Nan and her husband, Gary, began these programs in 1993 as professional volunteers offering a Ministry of Hope. Programs are generally free of charge unless noted. Tax deductible, charitable donations are appreciated to support this ministry.
Registration Forms Below for Current Classes—
ZOOMGRIEF and In-Person
not in any particular order. Scan through the list.
Note: All in-person groups are held at
The Landing, Wausau, WI YMCA-707 3rd Street
All groups are open to YMCA members and non-members.
Free of Charge (unless otherwise noted).
Refer to the Program Descriptions at the bottom of this page. Check back frequently as we add new classes and programs periodically.
The Gifts of Something Old, Something New, and Something Just
to Get You Through
This is a single session presentation.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025: In person, the Landing
(YMCA-Wausau) 3:30—4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 11: VIRTUAL | register for a ZOOM link
6:00—7:00 CST
When grief is a part or your holiday season, it’s easy to focus on what hurts. In this program be reminded and appreciate the gifts that acknowledge your memories, emotions and even
give you moments of joy.
Healing the Wounded Heart
This program is 3 weeks
In person- The Landing | Tuesays- Oct 21, 28 and Nov. 4—2025
3:30—4:30 p.m.
Virtual—Zoom-Thursdays | Oct 23, 30, and Nov. 6—2025
6:00—7:00 p.m. CST
Grief wounds the heart but there is a connection between two forces that signal how we manage and heal from that pain. The wisdom we get from undertanding these forces can restore peace and harmony. Trust that your heart is designed to heal.
Give Grief a Rest:
Your New Year Wake-Up Call
This is a single session program
In person- The Landing (Wausau-YMCA)
Tuesday- Jan. 13, 2026
3:30—4:30 p.m.
Virtual—Zoom-Thursdays | Jan. 14, 2026
6:00—7:00 p.m. CST
The darker days of winter can tempt you to hibernate and take a break from grief. What you need more than ever is a wake-up call that allows you to soften the moments of the past year and encourage you to begin a New Year with Hope. Now is the time to consider 4 objectives for moving from the past into a New Year and focusing on what’s really important. Presentation format with some interaction.
Letting Go of the Grief
Without Letting Go of the Love
This is a single session presentation.
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 : In person, the Landing
(YMCA-Wausau) 3:30—4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 : VIRTUAL | register for a ZOOM link
6:00—7:00 CST
When someone loved died, we find it hard to let go for fear of forgetting our loved one. Letting go is not about forgetting. Love transcends death. Join us to learn about the enduring nature of love that influences us through life and even after death. This program is presentation format with some interaction.