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. 

 

Season of Solace Community Memorial 

First Unitarian Society of Ithaca 306 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY

Season of Solace Community Memorial Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. First Unitarian Society of Ithaca, 306 North Aurora St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Join the Hospicare team and other community members for a time of remembrance to start the holiday season. Guests will have the opportunity to light a candle and contribute their…

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Coping with the Holidays

Online

Facilitator: Laura Ward, LMFT, CT Date: Tuesday, November 14 Time: 5:30-7:00 pm Location: Zoom Description: Holiday 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 holiday season. Registration is required by November 13th and their…

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Metalworking Our Memories: In Person – Full

The Metal Smithery 950 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Registration is closed and session is full. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list send an email to the Bereavement staff. Instructor: Elaan Greenfield Thursday, November 16 Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Location: The Metal Smithery, South Hill Business Campus, 950 Danby Road. Suite 30, Ithaca (ground floor, lower entrance) Description: This workshop…

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Peace-of-Mind Binder at Cancer Resource Center

11/21 @ 5:30 pm- Peace-of-Mind Binder at CRC Living Well With Cancer series- online registration via CRC website at Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes | Ithaca, NY (crcfl.net)

Light of My Life

2023 LOML event is Fri., Dec. 1 @ 6:30-8:30. To have names of those remembered should submit their names by Nov. 21. Those received after that date will be updated on Dec. 13th. For more information, visit the event's website. Light of My Life is an annual fundraising event sponsored by the Hospice Foundation of…

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Grief Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop

Online

Instructor: Shasta Savage, MSW Date: Tuesday, December 5 Time: 5:30-7:00 pm Location: Zoom It 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 and comfy clothes can be supportive, though they are not required. Everyone…

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Recurring

Grief Support: In-Person Ongoing General Support Group

Longview Senior Living Community 1 Bella Vista Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This in-person group held at Longview Senior Living Community is for anyone 18 years of age or older grieving a loss, regardless of when the death occurred. Open to residents of Longview and other community members who reside in Tompkins or Cortland Counties. This group meets every Tuesday starting on January 9th, and will continue…

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