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.
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…
Writing Your Loss Story: Online
OnlineWriting Your Loss Story is a four-week writing program that provides therapeutic writing prompts for the bereaved to use to tell their story. The group allows individual living with loss to explore their unique circumstances. A goal of the program is healing with words — participants will create their own unique works by responding to…
Cancelled: Discover Your Strength Through Circus
Circus Culture 116 W. Green Street, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis workshop by Circus Culture in Ithaca is offered for grieving children, ages 7-12. When practicing circus arts trust, coordination and communication skills are experientially developed and risk-taking curiosities are played out in a safe and controlled environment. The non-competitive yet physical nature of the form makes it a unique and beneficial outlet for all…
Full: Metalworking Our Memories
The Metal Smithery 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis workshop is offered as a collaboration between Hospicare and The Metal Smithery. It offers adults, age 18 or older, who are grieving the loss of a loved, an opportunity to process their grief and memorialize their loved ones through metalworking. Instructor: Elaan Greenfield. Held in person at The Metal Smithery, South Hill Business Campus,…
Song Bath with Threshold Choir and Hospicare
Song Bath with Threshold Choir and Hospicare - Songs to Comfort & Soothe Your Soul! Sunday, November 14, 3-4pm via Zoom. Join us for a very special program with the Threshold Choir! A Song Bath focuses on receiving the joy of singing and promoting a feeling of wellbeing through the compassionate sharing of song. Guests can sit back and enjoy the event and will be uplifted…