Events
Please see our calendar below for more details. Some are held online while others are in-person.
Our interactive online calendar allows you to view events by month, week or day. Click on each event title for more information, including description and details about how to RSVP. Hospicare has a list of online grief resources that may be of assistance.
Throughout the year, Hospicare holds many events and programs, including ongoing grief support groups and special one-time or limited-time sessions. Hospicare also holds fundraising activities and outreach and educational events.
Community
Illuminations Community Memorial
Nina K. Miller Hospicare Residence 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThursday, June 9th, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Illuminations, our annual community memorial event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Please join us to enjoy the Hospicare gardens, light a luminaria in memory of a loved one, and share in a special program of remembrance featuring live music, poetry, and concluding with a…
19th Annual Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare!
Ithaca Yacht Club 1090 Glenwood Rd, Ithaca, NY, United StatesSwim the lake, be a boater, volunteer, donate, or go the distance! For 2022 we have lots of different options for you to participate. YOU choose which is the best fit for you! Sign up to receive events updates below. GO THE DISTANCE – Between May 6 and August 13 anyone can participate by doing any…
Light of My Life
Village Green in Homer Homer, NY, United StatesJoin the Hospice Foundation of Cortland County, Hospicare, and other community members for a time of remembrance during the holiday season! The annual Light of My Life will be held from 6:30 – 7:30 pm on Friday, December 2nd on the Homer Green.
Winter Solace Community Memorial
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca 306 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NYJoin the Hospicare team and other community members for a time of remembrance during the holiday season!
Musical Companionship: How to be a Musical Companion for Your Loved One at End-of-Life
Musical Companionship: How to be a Musical Companion for Your Loved One at End-of-Life TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST please email Jayne. Join Hospicare for a three part series with Jayne Demakos. Monday's on 3/ 6, 3/ 13, and 3/20 from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. This program is offered to the community free of…
EARTH DAY GROUNDSKEEPING EVENT
EARTH DAY GROUNDSKEEPING EVENT! Volunteers invited to pitch in for a day of cleaning and improving Hospicare's 11 beautiful acres. 9 a.m. 12 p.m. or 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. To learn more or sign up the morning OR afternoon timeslot contact avanorman@hospicare.org
Illuminations Community Memorial 2023
Nina K. Miller Hospicare Residence 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesIlluminations postponed until June 15! All are welcome to attend our annual Illuminations Community Memorial on Thursday, June 15th from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Nina K. Miller Hospice Residence,172 E. King Rd., Ithaca. Join us to enjoy the Hospicare gardens, light a luminaria in memory of a loved one, and share in a…
Exhibit & Celebration at the Tompkins Center for History & Culture for our 20th Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare!
You are invited to join Hospicare and The History Center as we celebrate our 20th Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare! Exhibit & Celebration at the History Center. Wednesday, July 12, 5:00 –8:00 p.m. Hosted at Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons (110 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY). Remarks at 6:15 p.m. with…
Swimmin’ In The Lake: An Introduction with Shane Eversfield
Taughannock Falls State Park Ithaca, NY, United StatesSwimmin' In The Lake: An Introduction with Shane Eversfield A free (for Women Swimmin' participants) 90-minute introduction for those new to (and those anxious about) swimming in the lake. Meet at North Point in the northern entrance of Taughannock State Park. REGISTER BELOW Get comfortable, feel oriented and calm, learn how to sight and navigate.…
20th Annual Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare
Ithaca Yacht Club 1090 Glenwood Rd, Ithaca, NY, United StatesOur 20th Annual Women Swimmin' is on Saturday, August 12, 2023! Register or donate here: https://p2p.onecause.com/2023-women-swimmin-for-hospicare Wow, the 20th Women Swimmin' for Hospicare swim! Once again, we have lots of different ways to participate. Swim the lake, be a safety or escort paddler, volunteer, donate, or Go the Distance! YOU choose which is the best fit…