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.
Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare
Ithaca Yacht Club 1090 Glenwood Rd, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWomen Swimmin’ is a community swim, not a race, that gives women in the community (and some who travel from afar) the opportunity to swim across Cayuga Lake, while raising money for Hospicare & Palliative Care Services. Join us on August 12 to cheer on our swimmers, and boaters as they arrive at the Ithaca…
Volunteer Training
Hospicare volunteers help in many important ways. All volunteers must complete a mandatory training program; attendance at all sessions is required. Potential volunteers must complete the application and meet with the Manager of Volunteer Services before the training starts.
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…
Two Harps in the Garden
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesPlease join us for an afternoon of beautiful and peaceful harp music. Harpists Anna O'Connell and Jayne Demakos will offer a program of lyrical and inviting Celtic, classical and other interesting music from the harp repertoire. Light refreshments will be served. Have a cup of tea, sit and just take in the music. The event…
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…
Hospice Foundation of Cortland County Recognition Dinner
Tinelli's Hathaway House 3976 Rt. 41, Cincinnatus, NY, United StatesThe Hospice Foundation of Cortland County is recognizing several individuals for their service. The special guest speaker is Jayne Demakos, CTHP (Certified Therapeutic Harp Practitioner), Music Program Coordinator at Hospicare & Palliative Care Services. There will be a social hour will be from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m.
Annual Hospicare Recognition Luncheon
The Space at GreenStar 700 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY, United StatesOn October 5 we recognized our employees, volunteers, committee and board members, and acknowledged the contributions made by individuals and organizations who help us provide quality end-of-life care to our community. Our featured guest speaker was Amy Dickinson, best selling author, nationally syndicated advice columnist, NPR contributor, and native of Freeville. We are proud to have…
Sandra L. Bem Lecture on Compassionate Care & End of Life Issues
Tompkins County Public Library - Borg Warner Room 101 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY, United StatesDefining the Good Life -- at the End-of-Life Join Hospicare and Palliative Care Services for the Third Annual Sandra L. Bem Lecture at 7PM on Monday, October 16th at the Borg Warner Room of the Tompkins Public Library. Have you experienced a loved one coming to the end of their life facing a death without…