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
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…
Saltonstall Writing Retreat
Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts 435 Ellis Hollow Creek Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesInstructor: Clare Jones Dates: July 14-16 for overnight participants, July 15 only for single day participants Time: Overnight guests: Arrival Friday afternoon no later than 6:00pm, departure Sunday by 1:00pm.…
Men’s Grief Support Group
OnlineFacilitator: Edward Hower Dates: Thursdays 9/7, 9/14, 9/21 and 9/28 Time: 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 4-week group offering men who are grieving the opportunity to deal with…
Feeling, Honoring and Releasing out Stories of Grief: Using Dance and Movement as a Healing Landscape
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesFacilitator: Kathy Lucas Date: Thursday, September 14 Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, 172 E. King Road, Ithaca Description: This workshop, which will be held outdoors…
Spousal Loss Support Group
OnlineThis group is full and we are no longer accepting new registrations. We will be offering another session in the spring. Dates are not confirmed, so please check the calendar…
Book Discussion: It’s OK That You’re Not OK, by Megan Devine
OnlineFacilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Date: Wednesday, September 27 Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Location: Zoom Hosted by the Phillips Free Library, Homer, NY Description: Laura Ward will facilitate an interactive…
Self-Massage and Muscle Tension Relief
OnlineInstructor: Meredith Carpenter Wednesday, October 11 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Location: Zoom Description: We will explore ways to care for and nourish our bodies to support the process of grieving. We…
Metalworking Our Memories: In Person – Full
The Metal Smithery 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesRegistration is closed and session is full. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list send an email to the Bereavement staff. Instructor: Elaan Greenfield Thursday, November…
Grief Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop
OnlineInstructor: Shasta Savage, MSW Date: Tuesday, December 5 Time: 5:30-7:00 pm Location: Zoom It may have been a while since you have shared space with stillness. Return to yourself again…
Grief Support: In-Person Ongoing General Support Group
Longview Senior Living Community 1 Bella Vista Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis in-person group held at Longview Senior Living Community is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred. Open to residents…