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. 

 

Recurring

The Compassionate Friends

Online

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit…

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Full: Submit registration form to be placed on wait list. Spousal Loss Support Group

Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Facilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, FT Dates: Mondays, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 Time: 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, 172 E. King Road, Ithaca This is a 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. …

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Grieving Together Ongoing Support Group

Online

This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred. Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. You must reside in Tompkins or Cortland County to participate. Contact Liz Wood via email to register. Details will be conveyed to all…

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Grief Support: In-Person Ongoing General Support Group

Lifelong West Court Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

This in person group held at Lifelong is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred. Meetings will be held the third Thursday of every month at Lifelong, 119 W. Court Street, Ithaca, 607-273-1511. Facilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, FT Registration is required. Please contact us at…

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Moving Grief Through the Seasons

Instructor: Kathy Lucas Dates and Times: Saturday, February 17, 10:00-11:30am at Circus Culture Wednesday, May 8, 5:30-7:00pm at The Foundation of Light Wednesday, September 11, 5:30-7:00pm. Location to be determined Saturday, November 2, 10:00-11:30am. Location to be determined Join us for four seasonal movement workshops in which participants discover how the seasons can have an…

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Recurring

Grieving Together Ongoing Support Group

Online

This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred. Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. You must reside in Tompkins or Cortland County to participate. Contact Liz Wood via email to register. Details will be conveyed to all…

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Recurring

The Compassionate Friends

Online

This group meets the first Thursday of every month via Zoom, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over the age of 18 who have experienced the death of a child of any age. This group is run independently from Hospicare and is the local chapter of the national Compassionate Friends organization (visit…

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Coping with the Holidays

Online

Facilitator: Laura Ward Date: Tuesday, November 12 Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Holiday time can be especially difficult after the death of a loved one.  Learn about ways to take care of yourself and honor your feelings as we head into the holiday season. Registration is required by November 11th and there is no…

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Recurring

Grieving Together Ongoing Support Group

Online

This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred. Held via Zoom and registration is required to attend your first session. You must reside in Tompkins or Cortland County to participate. Contact Liz Wood via email to register. Details will be conveyed to all…

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Recurring

Grief Support: In-Person Ongoing General Support Group

Lifelong West Court Street, Ithaca, NY, United States

This in person group held at Lifelong is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred. Meetings will be held the third Thursday of every month at Lifelong, 119 W. Court Street, Ithaca, 607-273-1511. Facilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, FT Registration is required. Please contact us at…

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