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
Feeling, Honoring and Releasing Our Stories of Grief: Using Dance and Movement as a Healing Landscape: In-person
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis workshop, which will be held outdoors on the Hospicare grounds, focuses on introspection as it relates to static energy of the body, mind, and spirit. We’ll bring awareness to stored tension and the manifestations of grief in the body by exploring breath work, gestures, physical shapes, movement pathways and verbal expression. “The body says…
Spousal Loss Support Group: Virtual
OnlineA 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. Participants must commit to all 5 sessions. Registration is required by September 22nd. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via phone at 607-272-0212 or send…
Self-Massage and Muscle Tension Relief: Virtual
OnlineWe will explore ways to care for and nourish our bodies to support the process of grieving. We will teach self-care methods to help relieve muscle tension and encourage relaxation, and you will leave with tools to continue these at home. We will talk about self-massage as well as ways to use our community resources…
Metalworking Our Memories: In-person
The Metal Smithery 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis workshop is offered as a collaboration between Hospicare and The Metal Smithery. It offers adults, age 18 or older, who are grieving the loss of a loved, an opportunity to process their grief and memorialize their loved ones through metalworking. Held at The Metal Smithery in Ithaca. Instructor: Elaan Greenfield. Registration is required by…
CANCELLED: Clay for the Healing Heart: In-person children’s event
The Clay School 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesCANCELLED: This workshop held at the Clay School in Ithaca is offered to grieving children, ages 8-14. This is an opportunity for children to process their grief through art by hand building a memory box. Children must be comfortable participating without their parent or guardian present. Instructor: Julia Dean Registration is required by November 2nd.…
Grief Yoga and Mindfulness Workshop: Virtual
OnlineIt may have been a while since you have shared space with stillness. Return to yourself again for a moment during this gentle, guided movement and mindfulness class. Blankets, pillow and comfy clothes can be supportive, though they are not required. Everyone is welcome, even if you would just like to sit in community. Instructor…
Coping with the Holidays: Virtual
OnlineHoliday 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. Held via Zoom. Facilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Registration is required by November 29th. Use the form below. For more information contact the…
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!
Men’s Grief Support Group
OnlineMen’s Grief Support Group Facilitator: Edward Hower Dates: Thursdays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2 Time: 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men who are grieving the opportunity to deal with their loss in a friendly and confidential setting. Attendance at all sessions is not required and registration is open until the…