The JANUS Bereavement Support Group will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. with local author/life coach Moreen DuFermont, who will talk about “The Healing Power of Hugs” to help people deal with feelings of loss during a month of love and warm feelings. There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested by contacting Barbara Ronca, LCSW, at 908-218-9062, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who has experienced a loss through death, divorce/separation, loss of job, health, relocation or grandparents who have lost contact with grandchildren should attend. The meeting is held at 1124 Route 202 South, Suite A2, in Raritan.