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.
ONLINE: Coping with Grief During Covid-19
Coping with Grief During Covid-19 with Hospicare and Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Hosted by Tompkins County Public Library. Registration required. Call 607-272-0212 or email events@hospicare.org Tuesday August 25th from 4:00-5:00pm on Zoom. Covid-19 has disrupted the flow of our lives in many ways. We grieve the loss of independence, freedom, social connections with others, activities and…
Coping with Grief During Covid – Webinar
Coping with Grief During COVID with Hospicare and Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Tuesday, September 22, 12-1pm on Zoom Hosted by Cortland Free Library. Offered for free but registration is required. Email events@hospicare.org or call 607-272-0212 for more details. Covid-19 has disrupted the flow of our lives in many ways. We grieve the loss of independence,…
Advance Care Planning Webinar Series – Fall 2020
Establish your goals. Overcome your fears. Join us for this webinar series to take a “deep dive” into important aspects of planning for the future and end-of-life. Panelists will include Dr. Lucia Jander and members of Hospicare’s interdisciplinary team as well as experts in financial planning and estates. What life sustaining treatments would you want in the event of…
Online Spousal Loss Support Group
OnlineThis 5-week group held online on Zoom 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. Participants must commit to all 5 sessions. Registration is required by October 1st. Contact Laura Ward via phone at 607-272-0212 or this…
Self Massage and Muscle Tension Relief
OnlineThis workshop will explore ways to care for and nourish our bodies to support the process of grieving. We will teach self-care methods to help relieve muscle tension and encourage relaxation, and talk about self-massage, as well as ways to use our community resources for massage and wellness. Materials provided. Instructor: Meredith Carpenter. Class size…
Palliative Care Informational Webinar
Palliative Care Informational Webinar with Hospicare Hosted by Lifelong TCSCC What is palliative care and how can it benefit you or your loved one? Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on relieving symptoms and stress at any stage of a serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of…
ONLINE Winter Solace Community Memorial
A memorial event welcoming all in our community who are grieving, regardless of whether your loved one died on Hospicare’s services.
ONLINE: Coping with the Holidays
OnlineHoliday 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. Includes a presentation followed by a discussion and support group. Registration is required by December 4th. Contact the Bereavement staff via phone at…
Spousal Loss Support Group: Online
OnlineA 5-week group offering 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. Participants must commit to all 5 sessions. Held via Zoom. Registration is required by February 25th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement…
Book Discussion: Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
OnlineThis event will include an interactive discussion of the book, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times. We will discuss what can be learned from this book and applied to supporting oneself through grief. Held via Zoom. Registration is required by March 1st. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement…