Hospice of the Chesapeake

Hospice and Palliative Care for Patients with Advanced Heart Disease, from Diagnosis to Death
2025-07-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death, yet conversations around end-of-life care for cardiac patients often come too late. This course will explore the full continuum of hospice and palliative care for cardiac patients—from diagnosis through decline to the final days of life—emphasizing a whole-person approach that honors the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of patients and families.

In this online class offered through Hospice Foundation of America, Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Dr. Sonja Richmond and Chaplain Annie Smith will speak of the crucial role of medical professionals and spiritual care at the bedside, especially in addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and loved ones navigating uncertainty and loss.

1.5 Professional CE hours included with registration.

Click here for details and to register.

https://hospicefoundation.org/hfa-product/hospice-and-palliative-care-for-patients-with-advanced-heart-disease-from-diagnosis-to-death/

Calvert Pines Senior Center Drop In Grief Support Group
2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678, United States
The monthly group will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month 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.
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

Managing Pain, Neuropathy, and Fatigue at the Tate Center at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
2025-07-16 17:00 - 18:00 | University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 305 Hospital Drive, GLen Burnie, MD, United States
This session will explore effective strategies for managing chronic pain, neuropathy, and fatigue, which are common challenges faced by cancer survivors. Led by Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Marny Fetzer, the session will highlight how hospice and palliative care specialists play a crucial role in pain management and addressing the symptoms of neuropathy and fatigue. Participants will learn about supportive care options that can improve comfort and quality of life during recovery.
This session will include:
• Subject matter expert-led presentations on survivorship topics (survivors and/or professionals)
• Interactive activity/exercise designed for oncology patients
• Interactive Q&A and peer discussion
Details
When: Wednesday, July 16th from 5-6PMWhere: Hybrid (in-person at hospital & virtual)The 1st Floor Tate Conference Center (305 Hospital Drive Glen Burnie, MD 21061)Who: Open to all cancer survivors, caregivers welcome
Click here to register: https://app.smartsheet.com/…/2202ac579df24b558161b36096…
For Questions Contact: Lyndsey Griffin
lyndsey.griffin@umm.edu or 410-595-1504

Help restore Burnett Center's labyrinth
2025-07-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20774, United States
The revival of a sacred space dedicated to peace, reflection and healing for our community is underway at the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland. The center is inviting the people of Calvert County and friends of Hospice of the Chesapeake to help lay small rocks that will mark the path of its restored labyrinth.
The organization is grateful for the exceptional work and shared commitment of Nottingham Landscaping. Their generosity, care and craftsmanship has prepared the ground and the design of the labyrinth. The next phase of the project will bring the community together to place light river rocks along the newly restored labyrinth path. This will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 17. In the event of rain or extreme heat, a weather date of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 24 has been set.
Whether you stay for just a few minutes or the whole morning, your presence matters. The rocks are small and manageable, making this a great opportunity for all ages and abilities to get involved. Each rock will be laid with love and meaning—a collective act of peace, remembrance and restoration.
All tools, gloves, water and light snacks will be provided. All volunteers need to provide are smiles and community spirit. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something meaningful and lasting. Together, the community and Hospice of the Chesapeake can restore not only a labyrinth, but a space that will bring peace to many for years to come.
Though it is not required, to help the organization plan, it is requested that people register to participate via this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADA922A0FAC07-57450332-community. For details, call 443-679-7436.

Creating Hope: Therapeutic Art Exercises in Griefwork
2025-07-19 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20774, United States
Creating can help us express things we have no words for, discover more about ourselves and glean beauty through our sorrow. In each session, people will participate in a therapeutic art project to help with personal grief work and connect with one another.
This workshop is open to teens, as well as adults. Supplies are provided. No art skills are required. It will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19 and Aug. 23, at the Burnett Center for Hope and Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland. The cost is $10 per session.
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.

Peace Love Pickleball Tournament
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Putaway, 254 Najoles Road, Millersville, Maryland
Peace Love Pickleball TournamentSponsored by the Hussman FoundationDate & Time: August 1st, 2025, 6-9 PMLocation: The Putaway, 254 Najoles Road, Millersville, MDSupporting 6 Local Non-Profits:

Anne Arundel County Food Bank
Charting Careers
Hospice of the Chesapeake
Light House Shelter
Rise & Shine Bakery
STAIR

Spectator tickets: $50 – Includes catered refreshments and drink coupons!Free pro clinic offered onsite during the event!
The event opens with an exhibition game featuring special guests!
Can’t attend in person? Support your charity with a donation!100% of proceeds will be donated to your charity of choice (select online)
https://givebutter.com/peacelovepickleball

North Beach Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-01 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

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Morning Group via Zoom
2025-08-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-14 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
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Southern Pines Senior Center, Southern Pines Senior Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD, 20657, United States
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

John & Cathy Belcher Campus Community Open House
2025-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Hospice of the Chesapeake invites the community to a Community Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD. Remarks will begin at 10 a.m.
Guests will hear from Becky Miller, CEO, and Michael McHale, former CEO, as they reflect on the organization’s shared past and bold vision for the future. The event will also mark several meaningful milestones:

Honoring the 10-year legacy of compassion at the Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center.
Celebrating the opening of the Center for Hope and Healing on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus.
Experiencing the newly installed Phone of the Wind in the Michael Stanley Children’s Garden.

Visitors can enjoy light refreshments, campus tours, and healing arts activities as they connect with Hospice of the Chesapeake’s mission of caring for life throughout the journey with illness and loss.
Come celebrate the extraordinary care made possible by so many people in our community, from individuals and families to organizations and businesses.
RSVP by Aug. 27 to Lauren Thurston at lthurston@hospicechesapeake.org. For questions, please call 443-837-1531.

Emily Schindler Memorial Lecture: Motivational Interviewing for Medical Decision Making
2025-09-12 09:30 - 12:45 | Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Chesapeake Life Center invites the community to the 20th annual Emily Schindler Memorial Lecture, “Motivational Interviewing for Medical Decision Making,” presented by Christopher Wirt, LCSW-C. The lecture will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in the Fellowship Hall at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, Maryland.
When someone is seriously ill or nearing the end of life, they and their loved ones often face tough medical decisions that can bring up a lot of emotions and uncertainty. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a practical, evidence-based approach for helping people resolve ambivalence and clarify their values in a way that guides them toward positive change and growth.
This interactive session will introduce the basics of MI—what it is, how it works and how to use it. Wirt will demonstrate how MI can be especially helpful in hospice, palliative care, and hospital settings, and offer opportunities to participants for skill development. By learning how to listen deeply, ask the right questions and build trust, professionals can discover how MI can make challenging conversations more meaningful and supportive for patients and caregivers.
The 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 $30. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at https://education.hospicechesapeake.org/item/2025-schindler.
For details, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
About the presenter:

Christopher Wirt, LCSW-C, is the Executive Branch Director with Bethany Christian Services where he oversees efforts to serve children and families in Maryland and Virginia, including programs working with children who are unaccompanied refugee migrants, as well as infant and foster care adoption services.
Since 2018, he has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), an international organization committed to promoting excellence in training of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Wirt has offered MI training to a wide variety of professionals across the country and has presented on MI at national conferences.
Wirt’s direct practice experience includes 16 years of working with children and families involved in the child welfare system, primarily in foster care and adoption services. He was a faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Social Work for 12 years and currently teaches a graduate-level MI course at the University of Buffalo. He earned his bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and his master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland.
About Chesapeake Life Center
Chesapeake Life Center, a program service of Hospice of the Chesapeake, serves hospice family members and the community with bereavement services and activities aimed at enhancing the quality of life for those grieving the loss of a loved one. For details, visit www.chesapeakelifecenter.org.
Chesapeake Life Center is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for Category 1 continuing education units.

Hospice of the Chesapeake Annual Golf Tournament
2025-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Queenstown Harbor Golf Links, 310 Links Ln, Queenstown, MD, 21658, United States
The Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of the Chesapeake is one of the region’s most popular charity golf events. It’s held at a spectacular time, on a beautiful course and for an even better reason — every swing brings hope and every putt makes a difference. This year’s event will take place Thursday, Sept. 25, at the scenic Queenstown Harbor Golf Course in Queenstown, Maryland.
Area golfers are encouraged to reserve their foursomes now for this unforgettable day of purpose and play. The day includes a full breakfast by Main & Market, lunch at the turn by Buddy’s Grill, an awards banquet by Two Rivers Steak & Fish House, beverages on the course, range time, greens fees, golf cart and a $50 gift to be used at the mobile Taylor Made Pop Up Shop. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
Last year’s event raised nearly $225,000 for the programs and services offered by the nonprofit serving Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s counties. This year’s event is already off to an amazing start thanks to its many sponsors, including Masters level sponsor Safford Brown Auto Group; Augusta level sponsor The Michael Stanley Foundation; and Heritage Level sponsors Coastal Management Associates, LLC; Crescent Cities Charities; Flooring Partners; George W. Stone Family Foundation; SMART; and Waterfront Engineering and Design.
Whether a seasoned golfer, a casual player, or an enthusiastic sponsor, you’ll help bring comfort and healing to patients, loved ones, and the community during life’s most difficult moments. Come for the game, stay for the cause — and make a lasting impact.
To reserve your foursome or become a sponsor or underwriter, visit https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/golf. For details, contact Lauren Thurston at 443-837-1531 or events@hospicechesapeake.org.

Nature’s Healing Power: A Grief Support Group Series
2025-09-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-16 11:00 - 13:00 | 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 contain and express the grief experience. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 25, and Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 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.

Monday Morning Mindfulness
2025-10-06 08:30 - 09:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Enjoy a peaceful and supportive experience designed to reduce stress, enhance focus, and bring more awareness into your daily life. Start your Monday with mindfulness and set the tone for a balanced, intentional week. Open to the community, staff and clients. It will take place at 8:30 to 9 a.m. Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1 in the Michael Stanley Children’s Garden, weather permitting, or the Center for Hope & Healing. Both are located on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. This is a free program.
For information, 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.

Caregiver & Cancer Survivorship Yoga
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20774, United States
Join us and CalvertHealth for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening with their oncologist, who will share an evidence-based holistic approach to wellness, integrating both mind and body.
Event Highlights:
Guided yoga session suitable for all levels
Insightful discussion on holistic wellness for the cancer survivor and caregivers
Light refreshments and time to connect
Come unwind, learn, and nourish your well-being in the supportive and peaceful environment of the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing.
To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caregiver-cancer-survivorship-yoga-tickets-1562943900279

Creating Hope: Therapeutic Art Exercises in Griefwork
2025-10-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20774, United States
Creating can help us express things we have no words for, discover more about ourselves and glean beauty through our sorrow. In each session, people will participate in a therapeutic art project to help with personal grief work and connect with one another. This workshop is open to teens, as well as adults. Supplies are provided. No art skills are required. It will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 and Dec. 13 at the Burnett Center for Hope and Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland. The cost is $10 per session, which pays for supplies.
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
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Southern Pines Senior Center, Southern Pines Senior Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD, 20657, United States
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

SoulCollage for Teens
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
SoulCollage is a collage-making activity that allows you to express yourself in whatever way feels OK to you. Sometimes we just can’t use spoken word express yourself about losing a special person. As the old saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” This workshop is for teens ages 13 to 18 and will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 on the John and Cathy Belcher Campus in Pasadena. The cost is $10 for supplies.
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.

Now what? Navigating Grief: A Support Group for Those Coping with Loss
2025-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
This monthly support group is for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. The group will explore the many layers of grief, from understanding the grieving process to learning how to care for ourselves, find moments of joy, and stay connected to our loved ones even after their passing. This is a safe and welcoming space for sharing, support and healing. Whether your loss is recent or years old, all are welcome. It meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 14, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9 in the Center for Hope & Healing on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. The cost is free.
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.
