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.
How to Make a Death Binder: A Gift to Your Loved Ones
Onlinewith Wendy Yettru and Sara Worden A death binder or “in case of death file” is a tool to help organize and keep all your important documents, financial records and…
Metalworking Our Memories: In-person
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…
CANCELLED: Clay for the Healing Heart: In-person children’s event
The Clay School 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesCANCELLED: This workshop held 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…
Grief Yoga and Mindfulness Workshop: Virtual
OnlineIt may have been a while since you have shared space with stillness. Return to yourself again for a moment during this gentle, guided movement and mindfulness class. Blankets, pillow…
Coping with the Holidays: Virtual
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…
Light of My Life
Village Green in Homer Homer, NY, United StatesJoin the Hospice Foundation of Cortland County, Hospicare, and other community members for a time of remembrance during the holiday season! The annual Light of My Life will be held from 6:30 – 7:30…
Winter Solace Community Memorial
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca 306 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NYJoin the Hospicare team and other community members for a time of remembrance during the holiday season!
Men’s Grief Support Group
OnlineMen’s Grief Support Group Facilitator: Edward Hower Dates: Thursdays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2 Time: 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men who are grieving the…
Hospicare Volunteer Training
Nina K. Miller Hospicare Residence 172 East King Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesHospicare Volunteer Training - Want to Make a Difference? Become a Hospice Volunteer! Volunteers are an essential part of the hospice team; both in assisting our patients and families and in…
Spousal Loss Support Group
OnlineFacilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Dates: Tuesdays, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4 Time: 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: Zoom Description: A 5-week group offering men and women who have lost a…