Reiki I Training
2024-02-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-04 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | MD
We are excited to offer a wonderful opportunity to become certified in reiki I at the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing by reiki master Beckie Ridgell and assistant Megan Grogard. This class costs $50 for Hospice of the Chesapeake registered volunteers and $250 for all others. It will be held Saturday Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once you sign up, we will send volunteers a memorandum of understanding that by completing this course, Hospice of the Chesapeake will cover the $200 portion and the volunteer will give back 10 hours of reiki in the year of being certified. Please use the sign-up genius below to save your spot.
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Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group
2024-02-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group is a group for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. The cost is $10 per session.

It will meet at Chesapeake Life Center, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10, Feb. 7 and March 13.

To register, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual grief groups and workshops for adults and children.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group via Zoom
2024-02-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group is for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, and Mar. 12 via Zoom.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Grief and Movement
2024-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Movement has long been used to help those who are grieving cope with the impact of the loss. This workshop will use aspects of yoga including gentle stretching, breathwork and mindful walking. It will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 17, on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.

The cost is $10. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Calvert Pines Senior Center Drop In Grief Support Group
2024-02-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678, United States
Chesapeake Life Center’s Drop-In Grief Support Groups are open to anyone grieving. Groups offer participants an opportunity to share their feelings and obtain support from others who are experiencing loss. There is no fee and no registration is required.
The monthly group will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, and Mar. 19 at the Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W. Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland. Other groups meet at the North Beach and Southern Pines senior centers on different dates and times.

For details, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Reiki I Training
2024-02-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
We are excited to offer a wonderful opportunity to become certified in reiki I on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus in Pasadena by reiki master Beckie Ridgell and assistant Megan Grogard. This class costs $50 for Hospice of the Chesapeake registered volunteers and $250 for all others. It will be held Saturday Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once you sign up, we will send volunteers a memorandum of understanding that by completing this course, Hospice of the Chesapeake will cover the $200 portion and the volunteer will give back 10 hours of reiki in the year of being certified. Please use the sign-up genius link below to save your spot.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADA922A0FAC07-47471703-reiki

Phoenix Rising Grief Support Group at Maryland Therapeutic Riding
2024-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Maryland Therapeudic Riding, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
When Chesapeake Life Center’s Phoenix Rising Group gathers this winter, they’ll be joined by equine friends, too. That’s because the group for grieving children and teens will spending a Saturday afternoon at Maryland Therapeutic Riding, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, Maryland.

Horses are incredibly sensitive to human emotions and their emotional intelligence can be a helpful tool in one’s journey through grief. No horse experience is needed and all activities are unmounted.

Phoenix Rising meets quarterly to provide children ages 6 to 18 the opportunity to come together to socialize and feel supported in their grief. Groups are divided by age and grade level based on enrollment. Understanding that grief has no timeline, this quarterly program is open to everyone, no matter when your loss took place.

The session will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 24 and the cost is $25. Registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis. You can register by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

SoulCollage Grief Support Group (In-Person and Online)
2024-03-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
SoulCollage Grief Support Group has participants create a series of collages to commemorate lost loved ones and to visually journal the grief process. The group meet from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 8 and March 4 at the Chesapeake Life Center’s office at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, in Largo, Maryland, as well as via Zoom.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Nature-Informed Therapy 4-Week Workshop
2024-03-07 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-03-14 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-03-21 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-03-28 14:30 - 16:00 | Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Berwyn Road & 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights, 20740, United States
Nature has a great power to heal us emotionally, and research backs this up. Time spent in natural settings can lower stress hormones, reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, and offer many other benefits. This four-week support group series will include immersive walks in nature, time spent focusing on the cycle of the seasons, and working with natural objects to both contain and express the grief experience. It will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, March 7 to 28, at Lake Artemesia Natural Area, 8200 55th Ave., College Park, Maryland. The cost for the series is $40.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Dementia 101: Understanding and Supporting
2024-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Charter Senior Living of Bowie, 7600 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie, Maryland
Join Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Miriam Rendon-Ponce and our care partners at Charter Senior Living for an enriching morning filled with valuable insights and connections at this community event. Discover dementia-friendly insights, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks, and benefit from dementia screenings. Together, let’s support our loved ones and foster a more inclusive and understanding community.
Please RSVP to Stephanie at marketing@charterbowie.com

Having Courageous Conversations
2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Greenbelt, Maryland
The presentation will cover the challenges of transitioning from curative treatment to comfort care, and the advantages of early referrals for better patient and family support and crisis prevention.

Miriam is a professional business liaison for Hospice of the Chesapeake. She has six years of experience as a medical assistant and is pursuing a degree in Social Work BSW from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She partners with healthcare providers and volunteers for various organizations.

March 14th, 2024
7pm – 8pm

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/7698979865149150045

In partnership with Greenbelt CARES and DFA Northern Prince George’s County

Culinary Event
2024-03-22 18:00 - 22:00 | The Hall at Huntingtown, 4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown, MD, 20639, United States
The 11th Annual Culinary Event will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, 6:00 – 10:00 pm at The Hall at Huntingtown. The evening event begins with cocktail hour, followed by delicious dishes created by Maryland Country Caterers, all designed to delight your palate. Nightlife provides music for entertainment and dancing throughout the evening. The evening features both a live auction and silent auction filled with travel packages and experiences from those in the community. Guests also have an opportunity to donate directly to Hospice of the Chesapeake programs.
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Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group via Zoom
2024-04-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group is for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, April 9, May 14, and June 11.

Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group
2024-04-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group is a group for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet on the center’s campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland, from It will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10; Tuesday, May 14; and Wednesday, June 12.
To register, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual grief groups and workshops for adults and children.

Calvert Pines Senior Center Drop In Grief Support Group
2024-04-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678, United States
Chesapeake Life Center’s Drop-In Grief Support Groups are open to anyone grieving. Groups offer participants an opportunity to share their feelings and obtain support from others who are experiencing loss. There is no fee and no registration is required.
The monthly group will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, April 16, May 21, and June 18 at the Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W. Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland. Other groups meet at the North Beach and Southern Pines senior centers on different dates and times.
For details, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Caring for Life: 45th Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-11 17:30 - 22:00 | The Fluegel Navy Alumni Center, 301 King George St, Annapolis, MD, 21402, United States
Let’s Mingle! A cocktail style party, with reserved tables for sponsors.
As we celebrate our 45th Anniversary, join us to recognize milestones and reflections of caring for life. Friends like you have a long tradition of ensuring patients and loved ones receive help they need. Together we define the future of care in our community.
We look forward to seeing you Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the beautiful new Fluegel Event Center. This event, formerly known as the gala, will showcase a new refreshed atmosphere and format you won’t want to miss. Enjoy assorted food stations prepared by Main and Market, silent auction, deejay and so much more as you support a great cause.
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Drop-In Grief Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Community
2024-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Chesapeake Life Center will host a monthly drop-in grief support group for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Beginning May 14, it will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.
Grief is a hard and vulnerable time, and it is important to have safe spaces to process what we are going through. This group is intended for adult members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are grieving a past or approaching death. The group will be facilitated by a licensed queer therapist but will be loosely structured to offer an opportunity for participants to share their feelings and grieve with community.
There is no cost and no registration is required. For questions, call 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Nature-Informed Therapy 4-Week Workshop
2024-05-30 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-06-06 14:30 - 16:00 | MD
Nature has a great power to heal us emotionally, and research backs this up. Time spent in natural settings can lower stress hormones, reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, and offer many other benefits. This four-week support group series will include immersive walks in nature, time spent focusing on the cycle of the seasons, and working with natural objects to both contain and express the grief experience. It will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 27 at a location yet to be determined in Prince George’s County. The cost for the series is $40.
Registration is required for all programs and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.
