Caregivers Talking to Caregivers: A New Support Group

STARTING MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026

The Caregivers Support Group was scheduled to start on Monday, September 14; however, this was postponed until Monday, October 19, at 6:00 p.m. in the DeWolf Room due to illness. Moving forward the group will meet on the second Monday of each month, at the same time, at the same place.

Long-term and end of life care is exhausting, isolating, and a heavy load. You may feel alone, but you do not have to be alone during this time because there are others who are or have been caregivers and understand.
 
A new peer support group for caregivers is beginning at First Congregational Church on the Second Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m., in the Guiteras House, at 281 High Street in Bristol. The inaugural meeting will take place on Monday, September 14.
 
What can you expect from this group?

  • Caregivers who truly understand through shared experiences
  • Open, honest, confidential conversations
  • Practical resources and support from our community

 The group facilitators are Karen Satti and the Rev. Nancy Hamlin Soukup. For more information contact First Congregational Church at 401-253-7288, or office@fccbristol.org

New Yoga Classes Offered at FCC Bristol Starting June 11

The Bristol Warren Village Common will begin offering exercise classes for all ability levels at the First Congregational Church (FCC) in Bristol, 300 High Street, on Thursdays at 9 a.m. beginning on June 11, 2026. Join Becca Capodilupo, fitness instructor with 25 years of teaching experience, as she leads the one-hour session with a gentle warm-up, strength and balance exercises, and relaxing stretches to improve mobility, endurance, and flexibility.

Register by calling Becca at 508-843-8518. Each participant must sign a liability waiver. There are no fees for the classes,but free-will donations are gratefully received to help offset church energy expenses. All Village members, nonmembers, volunteers, and FCC members are welcome. Village members may request rides from the Bristol Warren Village Common in advance.

Good Night Lights

Join the “Good Night Lights” to shine a light of hope to children in hospital. Every Monday night First Congregational Church “Good Night Lighters” travel to the Squantum Association in East Providence to send a good night signal to children at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Anyone is welcome to join the Good Night Lights group. Participants may travel independently to rendezvous at the Squantum Association, or contact Steve Brosnihan (401-253-5909) or Dyan Vaughan to make carpool arrangements. Those interested in getting on the email roster for GNL should contact Steve at: stevebfly@msn.com.