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 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…
Writing Workshop: Healing with the Written Word. Workshop is full. Submit registration form to be placed on wait list.
OnlineFacilitator: Edward Hower Dates: Thursday, January 25, February 1, 8 and 15 Time: 5:00-6:20 Held via Zoom Journals, letters and creative writing have helped many people cope with loss and…
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…
Spousal Loss Support Group
OnlineFacilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, FT Dates: Thursdays, February 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 Time: 12:00-1:30pm Held via Zoom A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost…
Clay for the Healing Heart: for Children 8-14
The Clay School 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesDate: Sunday, March 24 Time: 3:00-5:00pm Location: The Clay School, Artist Alley at South Hill Business Campus, 950 Danby Road, Suite 28, Ithaca (lower entrance) This workshop at the Clay…
Book Discussion: Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
OnlineFacilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, FT Date: Wednesday, March 27 Time: 5:30-7:00pm Held via Zoom Laura Ward will facilitate an interactive discussion of the book, Wintering: The Power of Rest and…
Finding Forgiveness: Healing After a Loss
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesInstructor: Mara Alper, Hospicare volunteer, creator of “Forgiveness: A Healing Documentary” Dates: Thursday, May 9 & 16 Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Location: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, 172 E. King…
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…
Grieving Together Ongoing Support Group
OnlineThis 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…
Finding Forgiveness: Healing After a Loss
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesInstructor: Mara Alper, Hospicare volunteer, creator of “Forgiveness: A Healing Documentary” Dates: Thursday, May 9 & 16 Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Location: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, 172 E. King…