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.
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…
Finding Forgiveness: Healing After the Loss of a Parent: Online
OnlineThe 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…
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…
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…
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…
Grieving Together Ongoing Support Group
OnlineThis 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…
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…
Book Discussion: The Beauty of What Remains, by Steve Leder
OnlineThis event will include an interactive discussion of the book, The Beauty of What Remains. Rebecca Schillenback will lead us through an exploration of spirituality, grief and what can be learned from this book. Held via Zoom. Registration is required by September 20th. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff via…
Spousal Loss Support Group: Online
OnlineA 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a spouse or partner the opportunity to process their loss in a supportive and confidential setting. Held via Zoom. Facilitators: Laura Ward, LMFT, CT and Caroline Borden, LCSW-R. Registration is required by September 22nd. Use the form below. For more information contact the Bereavement staff…
Self-Massage and Muscle Tension Relief: Online
OnlineWe 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 you will leave with tools to continue these at home. We will talk about self-massage as well as ways to use our community resources…