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.
Clay for the Healing Heart: for Children 8-14
The Clay School 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesDate: Sunday, March 24 Time: 3:00-5:00pm Location: The Clay School, Artist Alley at South Hill Business Campus, 950 Danby Road, Suite 28, Ithaca (lower entrance) This workshop at the Clay School in Ithaca is offered to grieving children, ages 8-14. This is an opportunity for children to process their grief through art by hand building…
Book Discussion: Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
OnlineFacilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, FT Date: Wednesday, March 27 Time: 5:30-7:00pm Held via Zoom Laura Ward will facilitate an interactive discussion of the book, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, by Katherine May. A moving personal narrative shot through with lessons from literature, mythology, and the natural world, May’s story offers…
How to Make a Death Binder (Cortland)
How to Make a Death Binder: A Gift to Your Loved Ones 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. Preparing a death binder or file can make it much easier for your loved…
Volunteer Work Party: Earth Day 2024
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesVolunteer Work Party: Earth Day 2024. Saturday, April 20th from 9a.m.-12p.m. Activities will be garden-related depending upon the weather. Together we will work on overall garden clean-up and some new plantings. For more information on how you can become involved with the Hospicare garden, please contact Aaron at avanorman@hospicare.org or 607-272-0212.
Marthon Maple Fest
We will be tabling at the First Baptist Church. Stop by for free giveaways and information.
How to Make a Death Binder
St. Catherine of Siena Church is at 309 Siena Drive, Ithaca, NY, Register at 607-257-2493
Advance Care Planning
Virtual program for the Office of the Aging. Registration required: 607-274-5486
Finding Forgiveness: Healing After a Loss
Hospicare Ithaca Office 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesInstructor: Mara Alper, Hospicare volunteer, creator of “Forgiveness: A Healing Documentary” Dates: Thursday, May 9 & 16 Time: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Location: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, 172 E. King Road, Ithaca Description: The focus of this two-part workshop is to help heal through forgiveness after the loss of a loved one. Forgiveness can be…
Dealing with Loss
Virtual program for the Office of the Aging. Registration required: 607-274-5486
Moving Stories: The Alchemy of Grief
Circus Culture 116 W. Green Street, Ithaca, NY, United StatesInstructor: Kathy Lucas Dates: Saturday, May 18 and 25, June 1 and 22. Future dates in July, August and beyond to be confirmed Time for May and June dates: 10:00-11:30am Location for May and June dates: Circus Culture, 116 W. Green Street, Ithaca This is a 6 month program for bereaved people who are interested…