Hospice of the Chesapeake

Drop-In Grief Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Community
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group
2024-06-12 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.

Nature-Informed Therapy 4-Week Workshop
2024-06-13 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-06-27 14:30 - 16:00
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.

Taller du Duelo en Español
2024-06-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
Únete a nosotros para un taller adaptado para personas de habla hispana. Este taller esta abierto para todos los residentes de las comunidades del condado de Prince George’s. Este taller es para cualquier persona que haiga tenida una perdida y estén en proceso de duelo. Los participantes de este grupo se reunirán para compartir su experiencia de duelo y estrategias de afrontamiento mientras honramos a los seres queridos fallecidos a través de pequeños actos de recuerdo.
Lunes, Junio 17th, 5:30—7:30pm
Para registrarse, llame al 888-501-7077 o envíe un correo electrónico griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Calvert Pines Senior Center Drop In Grief Support Group
2024-06-18 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.

Family Day at the Farm at Maryland Therapeutic Riding
2024-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Maryland Therapeudic Riding, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
Grieving families can explore their loss with expertly trained horses during Family Day at the Farm. It will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, June 24, 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. The minimum age for children is 6. No horse experience is needed and all activities are unmounted.
The cost to participate is $20 per family. 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.

Drop-In Grief Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Community
2024-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
This monthly drop-in grief group is for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitated by a licensed queer therapist and is loosely structured to offer an opportunity for participants to share their feelings and grieve with community. It will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 9, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10, on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.
There is no cost and no registration is required. For questions, 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.

Calvert Pines Senior Center Drop In Grief Support Group
2024-07-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-17 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, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17 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.

Rhythm of Life: Drum Circle Support Group
2024-07-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20774, United States
Rhythm of Life: Drum Circle Support Group is a free group for kids and teens ages 6 to 18. They can connect with one another through creative expression and the healing power of drumming. Drumming has been shown to produce relief from symptoms that accompany grief and loss, improve physical wellbeing, help to process and regulate emotions, and it’s fun!
The group will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17 at the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland.
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.

Burnett Center for Hope & Healing Drop-In Grief Support Group
2024-07-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20774, United States
The monthly group will meet at the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland, from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17.
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.
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.

Sistas in Solace: The Journey of Healing for Black Women
2024-07-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
Grief can be a challenging and isolating experience, especially for Black women who often navigate unique cultural, familial, and societal expectations. Join this safe and welcoming workshop to learn about the grief process, share stories about your loved ones, find comfort, and connect over the healing journey.
The workshop will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Chesapeake Life Center’s offices in Largo. The cost is $15.
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.

Drop-In Grief Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Community
2024-08-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
This group provides grieving LGBTQIA+ adults (18+) the opportunity to come together to feel supported in their grief. Groups offer participants an opportunity to share their feelings, obtain support from a licensed counselor, and participate in activities designed to provide assistance with the grief process. It will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.
There is no cost and no registration is required. For questions, 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.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group
2024-09-04 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. Sept. 4.
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 Parent or Parental Figure Support Group
2024-09-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
This workshop provides space for those grieving the loss of a parent or parental figure to come together to feel supported in their grief. Groups offer participants an opportunity to share their feelings, obtain support from their peers and a licensed counselor, and participate in activities designed to aid with the grief process.
The workshop will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The cost is free.
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.

Emily Schindler Memorial Lecture
2024-09-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Chesapeake Life Center invites the community to the 19th annual Emily Schindler Memorial Lecture, “Joyful Palliative Care: A Humanistic Approach to Connecting with Your Seriously Ill Patients,” presented by Delia Chiaramonte, MD, MS. The lecture will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in the Fellowship Hall at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, Maryland.
Caring for families facing aging or illness can be both meaningful and stressful, and holding space for other people’s suffering without actively taking care of your own wellbeing can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. In this session, you will learn how to develop your healing presence, master heart-centered communication, and actively take care of you, so you can fully show up for both your patients and yourself.
This annual lecture was created in 2005 through a gift to the Schindler family from the Saint Agnes Cancer Center. Emily Schindler was an 18-year-old freshman at Frostburg State University and a member of the SPY swim team in Severna Park, Maryland, when she was tragically killed in a car accident in 2004.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. and a light breakfast will be provided. Maryland Board social workers can earn three Category 1 continuing education credits. The cost is $20. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at https://education.hospicechesapeake.org/item/2024-schindler.
For details, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Annual Golf Tournament
2024-09-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Queenstown Harbor Golf Links, 310 Links Ln, Queenstown, MD, 21658, United States
The golf tournament is held annually in the Fall at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course. This event typically draws more than 200 area golfers and raises $100,000 to support the mission of Hospice of the Chesapeake.
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North Beach Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2024-10-02 13:00 - 14:00 | North Beach Senior Center, North Beach Senior Center, 9010 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, MD, 20714, United States
The monthly group will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the North Beach Senior Center, 9010 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach, Maryland. Other groups meet at Southern Pines and Calvert Pines senior centers on different dates and times.
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.
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

Nature’s Healing Power: A Grief Support Group Series
2024-10-03 14:00 - 16:30 | Governor Bridge Natural Area, 7600 Governor Bridge Road, Bowie, Maryland
Nature’s Healing Power: A Grief Support Group Series is a free nature-informed program that 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 be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 3 through 24, at Governor Bridge Natural Area, 7600 Governor Bridge Road, Bowie, Maryland.

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.

Blue Crab Fun Run
2024-10-05 08:00 - 13:00 | Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St Linus Dr, Waldorf, MD, 20602, United States
This event is our second NEW event for 2024 that will be a morning filled of fun, including a run/walk at the Regency Stadium, the home of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. After the run/walk, experience a community event with local vendors and family-filled activities. This event will raise funds to support Hospice of the Chesapeake programs.
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SoulCollage Studio
2024-10-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
SoulCollage Studio marks the return of in-person collage-making to the Chesapeake Life Center. Grievers already familiar with the SoulCollage process as well as those new to it are invited to join in. No artistic experience is required and all supplies will be provided. It will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, Maryland. The supply fee 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.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Morning Group via Zoom
2024-10-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Online, 90 Ritchie Highway, pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Morning Group is a free group for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second Tuesday of the month 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.

Southern Pines Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2024-10-08 14:00 - 15:00
The monthly group will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at Southern Pines Senior Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland. Other groups meet at the North Beach and Calvert Pines senior centers on different dates and times.For details, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
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.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children
