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
Grieving Together Ongoing Support Group
OnlineCanceled January 1, 2025 due to the holiday. This group is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred. Held via…
The Compassionate Friends
Finger Lakes Independence Center 5th Street 215, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis group meets the first Thursday of every month at the Finger Lakes Independence Center, 215 5th Street, Ithaca, NY, and is open to any parents, grandparents or siblings over…
Full: Submit registration form to be placed on wait list. Spousal Loss Support Group
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesFacilitator: 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…
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…
Full: Submit registration form to be placed on wait list. Spousal Loss Support Group
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesFacilitator: 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…
Exploring Your Grief Through Creative Writing: A Workshop
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesFacilitators: Norm Johnson, Jr., Emily Hopkins and Laura Ward, LMFT, FT Dates: Wednesday 8/14, and Tuesday 9/17. Session scheduled for Wednesday 7/31 cancelled. Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Hospicare & Palliative…
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…
Grief Support: In-Person Ongoing General Support Group
Lifelong West Court Street, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis 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…
Full: Submit registration form to be placed on wait list. Spousal Loss Support Group
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesFacilitator: 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…
Book Discussion: It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok, by Megan Devine
OnlineFacilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, FT Date: Wednesday, September 25 Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Location: Zoom Laura Ward will facilitate an interactive discussion of the book, It’s Ok that You’re Not…