Volunteer 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.
Facilitator: Kathy Lucas Date: Thursday, September 14 Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, 172 E. King Road, Ithaca Description: This workshop, which will be held outdoors on the Hospicare grounds at King Road, focuses on introspection as it relates to static energy of the body, mind, and spirit. We’ll bring awareness…
This workshop, which will be held outdoors on the Hospicare grounds, focuses on introspection as it relates to static energy of the body, mind, and spirit. We’ll bring awareness to stored tension and the manifestations of grief in the body by exploring breath work, gestures, physical shapes, movement pathways and verbal expression. “The body says…
Grief can affect you not only emotionally, buy physically as well. You may be feeling sad, irritable, hopeless or gloomy. Your physical body may be experiencing fatigue, insomnia, poor appetite, new aches and pains or other physical discomforts. Chinese medicine has a deep understanding of the connection between the emotional and physical elements of grieving.…
Gather with other grievers during this cold winter month for a simple supper of warm soup and bread. Grief can feel like a lonely and isolating experience. This time of food and fellowship will focus on supporting one another, discussing strategies for coping with grief and bringing attention to the resilience we carry within. Your…
This 4-week group is for parents and guardians grieving the loss of a child, regardless of the age of the child or when the death occurred. The special bond between a child and a parent makes this loss significantly impactful and lifechanging. These sessions will focus on learning coping strategies and building resilience to support…
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. Presentation and discussion to follow. Register by December 3rd by emailing our Bereavement staff or call 607-272-0212.
We welcome all who are grieving to come together in community to remember your loved ones. Stop by for a few minutes, or stay for the full two hours of fellowship and warmth. Refreshments will be available throughout the event. Special remarks will be shared at 4:00 p.m. Winter Solace will feature a Remembrance Board…
Monthly support group, facilitated by bereavement counselors. Open to anyone age 18 or older who is grieving a loss. Meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month in our Ithaca office.
This 4-week group is for parents and guardians grieving the loss of a child, regardless of the age of the child or when the death occurred. Participants must commit to all 4 sessions. Please register by November 2nd by emailing our Bereavement staff or calling 607-272-0212