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. 

 

ONLINE: Advance Care Planning Webinar

Hosted by Hospicare & Palliative Care Services and Cortland Free Library Advance Care Planning Webinar with Hospicare Thursday, July 16, 2020, 4:00-5:00pm. Cortland Free Library is partnering with Hospicare to offer an Advance Care Planning Webinar. 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…

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Grief Camp for Youth: Opening Session

Online

Join us for a week of healing and connection! Grief Camp 2020 will focus on supporting youth who are grieving the death of a loved one as well as their caregivers. Grief Camp takes place 7/20-7/24 and all activities begin at 10am and last for 30-60mins. Activities include crafting, story hour, discussion, and circus arts.…

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Grief Camp for Youth: Discover Your Strength Through Circus

Online

This 45-minute workshop with Clair Dehm of Circus Culture, is offered for grieving children, ages 6-12. 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…

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Grief Camp for Youth: “Hope for a New Day” Story Workshop

Online

When someone we love dies our whole world changes and so do we. In this one-hour Zoom workshop with Regi Carpenter, award winning storyteller, we are going to explore ways to grieve, celebrate and grow into a new experience after death. This workshop is most appropriate for youth ages 6-16. Join us for an interactive and meaningful…

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Grief Camp for Youth: How to Support your Grieving Child

Online

This group meeting for parents, caregivers and guardians on how to support your grieving child or teen. Plenty of time for questions and discussion will be provided. This is a one-hour Zoom workshop hosted by Laura Ward, Manager of Psychosocial Services. Session will be recorded, and video will be available afterwards for those that cannot…

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Grief Camp for Youth: Closing Session

Online

Laura Ward, Manager of Psychosocial Services, will conclude the week with a special screening of everyone's art project. She will also read the Lifetimes book and say a special goodbye and thank you to all who participated. Video will be posted on YouTube and available afterwards. 

ONLINE: Coping with Grief During Covid-19

Coping with Grief During Covid-19 with Hospicare and Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Hosted by Tompkins County Public Library. Registration required. Call 607-272-0212 or email events@hospicare.org Tuesday August 25th from 4:00-5:00pm on Zoom. Covid-19 has disrupted the flow of our lives in many ways.  We grieve the loss of independence, freedom, social connections with others, activities and…

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Coping with Grief During Covid – Webinar

Coping with Grief During COVID with Hospicare and Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Tuesday, September 22, 12-1pm on Zoom Hosted by Cortland Free Library. Offered for free but registration is required. Email events@hospicare.org or call 607-272-0212 for more details. Covid-19 has disrupted the flow of our lives in many ways. We grieve the loss of independence,…

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