Group meets Wednesdays at 9 AM at Denny's restaurant in Vestal or Tuesdays at 8:30 AM at the Blue Dolphin restaurant in Appalachin. Additionally, over 50% of women over age 70 have ever been widowed (Krieder, 2005). and guidance for support groups, which can be registered – and found – online. E is a non-profit non-sectarian organization that has been providing grief support groups for surviving spouses since 1979. How to Run a Good, Long-Term Support Group for Death Loss Grief. HOPE for those grieving the death of a spouse (Ages 20’s, 30’s & 40’s), engaged loved one, significant other or partner. The Widows and Widowers Group meets during the summer, also. Contact Gretchen Edwards at (434) 296-6148. More local groups. . Dragonfly Wings. There’s probably one near you! The program is designed so that you can join the group at any time. WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS.