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 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…
Chi Gong for Stress Reduction and Well Being: Online
OnlineChi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice -meaning exercise with your vital energy or breathing exercise. This form focuses on relaxation and rejuvenation through slow, graceful movements. Benefits of practice include stress reduction, strength and balance, and inner harmony. In just moments of practice each day you can shift your mental and physical state. Held…
Swimming with Icebergs: An Evening with Jaimie Monahan
Swimming with Icebergs Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare presents an evening with Jaimie Monahan, a world record holding ultramarathon and ice swimmer and Cornell alum. Jaimie will tell the story of how she became interested in ice swimming and share stories and pictures from her open water swims on all seven continents. Jaimie will also provide…
Book Discussion Online: It’s Ok That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine
OnlineCo-facilitators: Chantelle Daniel, BFA, MLIS candidate & Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Chantelle Daniel will facilitate an interactive discussion of the book, It’s Ok that You’re Not Ok. In this powerful book, Megan Devine normalizes and validates the pain of grief while challenging a culture that often fails to understand. Her writing serves as a compassionate…
Enjoying the Swimmer’s Journey
Enjoying the Swimmer’s Journey Dive deep into your spring swim training with Shane Eversfield Thursday, April 22, 7-8pm via Zoom. Register at Hospicare.org/events. For more information contact us at events@hospicare.org or call 607-272-0212. Featuring: Shane Eversfield Presented by: Women Swimmin' for Hospicare Hosted by: Tompkins County Public Library Your passage through open water can begin…
How to Make a Death Binder: A Gift to Your Loved Ones
A virtual workshop to collect your wishes, documents, & papers together, all in one place. Virtual Workshop hosted by Cortland Free Library, Tuesday, April 27, 5-6pm A death binder or “in case of death file” is a tool to help organize and keep all your important documents, financial records and personal wishes in one place.…
Registration Opens for Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare
In 2020, thanks to our amazing community, we hit our goal of raising more than $425,000….in the middle of a pandemic!! THANK YOU!! For 2021 we are planning a hybrid event with different options to participate. YOU choose which is the best fit for you! GO THE DISTANCE – Between May 3 and August 14 anyone can participate by doing any activity in support of Hospicare. Whether you are walkin’, knittin’ bikin’, or pickin’ up trash, we are grateful…