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.
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…
Bereaved Parents Group
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis 4-week group is for parents and guardians grieving the loss of a child, regardless of the age of the child or when the death occurred. The special bond between a child and a parent makes this loss significantly impactful and lifechanging. These sessions will focus on learning coping strategies and building resilience to support…
Clay for the Healing Heart
The Clay School 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis group is offered as a collaboration between Hospicare's Good Grief program and the Clay School. This workshop offers children age 6-12 who are grieving the loss of a loved one an opportunity to process their grief through the art of hand building and wheel throwing. Children will receive their creations at a later…
This event has been Cancelled: Coping with the Holidays
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesHoliday 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. Presentation and discussion to follow. Register by emailing our Bereavement staff or call 607-272-0212.
Light of My Life
Village Green in Homer Homer, NY, United StatesYou are invited to attend the Light of My Life memory tree dedication on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 6:30 pm on the Village Green in Homer. A donation of $5 or more will place a symbolic “light” on the tree in memory or honor of a loved one. The tree provides an opportunity to remember friends…
Winter Solace
Nina K. Miller Hospicare Residence 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWe welcome all who are grieving to come together in community to remember your loved ones. Stop by for a few minutes, or stay for the full two hours of fellowship and warmth. Refreshments will be available throughout the event. Special remarks will be shared at 4:00 p.m. Winter Solace will feature a Remembrance Board…