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. 

 

Book Discussion Online: It’s Ok That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine

Online

Co-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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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Advance Care Planning Webinar with Hospicare

Advance Care Planning Webinar with Hospicare Thursday, May 13, 2021, 4:00-5:00pm. Phillips Free Library in Homer is partnering with Hospicare to offer an Advance Care Planning Webinar. Webinar if FREE but advance registration is required. End-of-life planning conversations are hard, and now is the time to have them. Join us for a one-hour webinar with…

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Recurring

Finding Forgiveness: Healing After the Loss of a Parent: Online

Online

The focus of this two-part workshop is to help adult children heal through forgiveness after the loss of a parent. Forgiveness can be an on-going process, even after death. Learning to forgive our parents and ourselves opens positive possibilities. Participants must commit to both sessions. Facilitated by Mara Alper, Hospicare volunteer, creator of "Forgiveness: A…

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Illuminations Virtual Community Memorial

Join us from the comfort of your living room to remember your loved ones during this special program featuring music, poetry, a luminary lighting, and a moment of silence for those who died as a result of the pandemic. Webcams are not needed to participate; guests will have the opportunity to interact and support one…

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Creating Meaning through the Women Swimmin’ Experience

Creating Meaning through the Women Swimmin’ Experience   A virtual workshop for all participants with Maura Cody, Laura Ward and Sara Worden! June 24, 6:30-8pm  Free and open to anyone in the Women Swimmin’ community. Registration required.     Maura Cody spent her early childhood in Brooktondale and Ithaca, and has remained connected to the community even during her years away from the…

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Beyond the Basics with Shane Eversfield

Beyond the Basics with Shane Eversfield Dive deeper into your spring swim training with Shane Eversfield Thursday, July 8, 7-8pm via Zoom. Register below. 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 Join Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare for…

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Recurring

Grieving Together Ongoing Support Group

Online

This 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 first session. You must reside in Tompkins or Cortland County to participate. Contact Liz Wood via email to register. Details will be conveyed to all…

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