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.
Grief Support Groups
Grief Stories by Firelight
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesOnce upon a time on a starry night… Sit beneath the stars with your family and hear stories and songs of wonder and amazement, life, loss and love with award winning storyteller, Regi Carpenter. Open to children ages 6-12, accompanied by a parent or caregiver who must stay with the child for the event. Register…
Grief Yoga Canceled
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesGrief yoga combines many forms of yoga to help release grief to connect us to the gift of life. Come experience grief yoga for yourself through video instruction by David Kessler. This empowering class brings in many forms of yoga with the intention of using grief as a fuel for healing. It is designed for…
Young Widows Support Group
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is a grief support group for women between the ages of 20-55, who have experienced a spousal or partner loss. Register by August 3rd by emailing our Bereavement staff or call 607-272-0212.
Mindful Meditation for Grievers
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWhen we’re caught in the strong emotions of grief we may feel that we are disconnected or lost. The simple practices of Mindfulness Meditation can help us find our solid ground. Pamela Goddard (meditation facilitator with the Cedar Cabin Sangha, and a bereaved sibling) will share time tested practices which can be used by anyone…
Journey Through Grief: Spouse or Partner Loss Support Group
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis 5-week group offers men and women who have experienced the loss of a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. We will be using Sheryl Sandberg’s memoir, Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy as a starting point for some of our discussions. Participants…
Morning Grief Circle
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesOffered the second Thursday of every month, this group offers a warm, supportive and confidential environment in which to meet and share with others who are grieving the death of a spouse or partner. Registration is not required, but prompt arrival is encouraged and appreciated. If this is your first time coming to the group…
Grief Yoga
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesGrief yoga combines many forms of yoga to help release grief to connect us to the gift of life. Come experience grief yoga for yourself through video instruction by David Kessler, and facilitated by yoga instructor Kim Niefer. This empowering class brings in many forms of yoga with the intention of using grief as a…
Bereaved Parents Group
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis 4-week group is for parents and guardians grieving the loss of a child, regardless of the age of the child or when the death occurred. The special bond between a child and a parent makes this loss significantly impactful and lifechanging. These sessions will focus on learning coping strategies and building resilience to support…
Clay for the Healing Heart
The Clay School 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis group is offered as a collaboration between Hospicare's Good Grief program and the Clay School. This workshop offers children age 6-12 who are grieving the loss of a loved one an opportunity to process their grief through the art of hand building and wheel throwing. Children will receive their creations at a later…
This event has been Cancelled: Coping with the Holidays
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesHoliday 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. Presentation and discussion to follow. Register by emailing our Bereavement staff or call 607-272-0212.