Quarterly Book Group: “Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome"
2021-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MD
The Chesapeake Life Center’s free Quarterly Book Group, will be meeting both in person and virtually. This group is where bereaved adults can share in conversations about where grief meets life in literature. This quarter’s book choice is “Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome,” by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner. The group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 14.
Per Center for Disease Control guidelines, the number of people who will be allowed to participate in programs in person is limited to six to allow for physical distancing. Face masks must be worn at all times. Visit hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops.
Registration is required for both groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. For details on telehealth bereavement services, visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/clc-covid-19. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops.

Summer Children's Programs: Adventures in Grief
2021-05-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry St #50, Savage, MD, 20763, United States
Chesapeake Life Center will offer three different Saturdays of summer grief programs for children ages 6 to 11. Just pick the one that suits your child’s needs best. As these will be held in person, space is limited which means a child can only attend one of the programs.

Adventures in Grief will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15 at Terrapin Adventures at Historic Savage Mill at 8600 Foundry St. in Savage, Maryland. Grief for kids can be a wild journey, sometimes feeling like a safari or climbing up a mountain. Come and explore this grief adventure, how it looks and feels different for everyone, in a very physical way.
Summer Grief Art Workshop is a creative program designed to help younger children use art to gain support, express their feelings, and make their grief visible through arts and crafts. It will be held at a location yet to be determined in Anne Arundel County. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26.
Rhythm and Grieve will be held from 10 to 4 p.m. July 17 at a Prince George’s County location that is yet to be determined. Like other forms of art, music allows children to express their grief constructively in non-verbal ways. In this workshop kids will make their own instruments as a way to honor their loved ones, creatively express their emotions, and connect with others in the process. Get ready for grief out loud!

As these events have limited participation, the Chesapeake Life Center team is confident it can offer a safe experience for all participants, and will take all the necessary precautions, following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control.
The cost for each program is $40, and includes snacks, meals, activities and a T-Shirt. Scholarships are available; inquire upon registering. Call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Also, visit www.chesapeakelifecenter.org for ongoing children’s programs.

Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga (virtual workshop)
2021-06-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga returns for adult grievers as a four-week program that will meet online from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 2 to 23. facilitated by Cathy Rees, a registered nurse and certified yoga instructor with the Yoga Center of Columbia, participants remember their loved ones with more love than pain through targeted breathwork, very gentle movement and guided meditation. No yoga experience is necessary. The yoga can be practiced seated on a chair or from a mat on the floor. The cost is $40 for the four weeks. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Summer Children's Programs: Summer Grief Art Workshop
2021-06-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Artsy Partsy, 8055 Ritchie Highway, Suite 302, Pasadena, Maryland, 21122
Summer Grief Art Workshop is a creative program designed to help children ages 6 to 11 use art to gain support, express their feelings, and make their grief visible through arts and crafts. It will be held at Artsy Partsy, 8055 Ritchie Hwy, Suite 302 Patriot Plaza 3rd Floor, Pasadena, Maryland. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26.
This is the second of four Saturdays of summer grief programs Chesapeake Life Center is offering for children and teens that are filled with adventure, music and art.
As these will be held in person, space is limited which means a child can only attend one of the programs. The Chesapeake Life Center team is confident it can offer a safe experience for all participants, and will take all the necessary precautions, following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control.
The cost for each program is $40, and includes snacks, meals, activities and a T-Shirt. Scholarships are available; inquire upon registering. Call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Also, visit www.chesapeakelifecenter.org for ongoing children’s programs.

Summer Children's Programs: Rhythm and Grieve
2021-07-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Watkins Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774, United States
Chesapeake Life Center will offer three different Saturdays of summer grief programs for children ages 6 to 11. Just pick the one that suits your child’s needs best. As these will be held in person, space is limited which means a child can only attend one of the programs.

Adventures in Grief will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15 at Terrapin Adventures at Historic Savage Mill at 8600 Foundry St. in Savage, Maryland. Grief for kids can be a wild journey, sometimes feeling like a safari or climbing up a mountain. Come and explore this grief adventure, how it looks and feels different for everyone, in a very physical way.
Summer Grief Art Workshop is a creative program designed to help younger children use art to gain support, express their feelings, and make their grief visible through arts and crafts. It will be held at Artsy Partsy in Pasadena. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26.
Rhythm and Grieve will be held from 10 to 4 p.m. July 17 at Watkins Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Like other forms of art, music allows children to express their grief constructively in non-verbal ways. In this workshop kids will make their own instruments as a way to honor their loved ones, creatively express their emotions, and connect with others in the process. Get ready for grief out loud!

As these events have limited participation, the Chesapeake Life Center team is confident it can offer a safe experience for all participants, and will take all the necessary precautions, following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control.
The cost for each program is $40, and includes snacks, meals, activities and a T-Shirt. Scholarships are available; inquire upon registering. Call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Also, visit www.chesapeakelifecenter.org for ongoing children’s programs.

Quarterly Book Group: 'The Hot Young Widow's Club'
2021-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Chesapeake Life Center’s free Quarterly Book Group will meet both in person at the center at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland, and virtually, via Zoom for Healthcare. This group is for bereaved adults to share in conversations about where grief meets life in literature. This quarter’s book choice is “The Hot Young Widow’s Club” by Nora McInerny. It will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 19. In-person restrictions will be updated prior to the event using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies.
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.

Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga (virtual workshop)
2021-08-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga returns for adult grievers as a four-week program that will meet online from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 4 to Aug. 25. Facilitated by Cathy Rees, a registered nurse and certified yoga instructor with the Yoga Center of Columbia, participants remember their loved ones with more love than pain through targeted breathwork, very gentle movement and guided meditation. No yoga experience is necessary. The yoga can be practiced seated on a chair or from a mat on the floor. The cost is $40 for the four weeks. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Living with Loss: A Free Virtual Workshop
2021-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Living with Loss is a free virtual workshop that introduces participants to the universal grief process. The death of a loved one uniquely affects each person physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and socially. Join us as we look at bereavement and the unique ways people will experience and express grief. It will take place via Zoom for Healthcare from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4.
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.

Teen Adventures in Grief
2021-08-14 10:00 - 18:00 | MD
Chesapeake Life Center will offer four different Saturdays of summer grief programs for children and teens that are filled with adventure, music and art.
For teens ages 12 to 18 who are entering grades 6 through 12, there is Teen Adventures in Grief. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Terrapin Adventures. By using team building exercises and other activities to help them get to know each other, teens will find a space where the many emotions of grief are met with care and compassion. Professional counselors offer the expertise to support these teens as they navigate grief while having fun and discovering they are not alone. Registration is required by Aug. 2.
As this event has limited participation, the Chesapeake Life Center team is confident it can offer a safe experience for all participants, and will take all the necessary precautions, following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control.
The cost is $40, and includes snacks, meals, activities and a T-Shirt. Scholarships are available; inquire upon registering. Call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Also, visit www.chesapeakelifecenter.org for ongoing children’s programs.

Child Loss Support Group (in-person and virtual)
2021-09-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Child Loss Support Group will be meeting both in-person and virtually. This group is for parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age or circumstance. The group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.
Acknowledging that not everyone has access to this technology or may not be comfortable with attending virtually, the center suggests people call or email the office and grief professionals will work with individuals to help them find other appropriate resources if needed.
Per Center for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County guidelines, the number of people allowed to participate in programs in person is limited to allow for physical distancing. Face masks must be worn at all times. Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted in any of these groups.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. For details on telehealth bereavement services, visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/clc-covid-19. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops.

Stepping Stones Children's Grief Support Group (In Person)
2021-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Stepping Stones, a monthly support group for children ages 6 to 12 grieving the loss of a loved one, will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Breakfast, games and activities are included.
This group meets according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County. Groups are limited and masks must be worn. The cost for each group is $10 per participant, with a maximum of $20 per family. Pre-registration is required for all these programs and must be completed before attending by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

SoulCollage Grief Support Group (via Telehealth and Virtual)
2021-09-13 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 will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 at the nonprofit’s office at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, in Largo, Maryland, as well as via Zoom.
Acknowledging that not everyone has access to this technology or may not be comfortable with it, the center suggests people call or email the office and grief professionals will work with individuals to help them find other appropriate resources if needed.
Per Center for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County guidelines, the number of people allowed to participate in programs in person is limited to allow for physical distancing. Face masks must be worn at all times. Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted in any of these groups.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. For details on telehealth bereavement services, visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/clc-covid-19. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops.

Advanced Directives Workshop (online)
2021-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
Hospice of Charles County , a Hospice of the Chesapeake affiliate, is partnering with Charles County Public Library to provide you with a FREE virtual workshop on advanced healthcare planning. On September 14th we will be offering the workshop at 11am and 6pm (you only need to register for one.) Click on the link to register! It’s never too early to start planning for your future!
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/advanced-directives/register

Brian Boru Fundraiser Night for Hospice of the Chesapeake
2021-09-14 16:00 - 21:00 | Brian Boru Irish Restaurant and Pub, 489 Ritchie Hwy. #103, Severna Park, MD - Maryland, 21146
Don’t bother looking up what to do with whatever is in your fridge or pantry for dinner on Sept. 14. Instead, take out or dine in at Brian Boru and enjoy their classics in a 3 Course Meal for $25. $10 from each meal your order goes to Hospice of Chesapeake!

All orders are for carryout, dine-in, or outside dining. To order carryout online, visit at Brianborupub.com. To order carryout by phone, or to make reservations, call 410-975-2678 and ask for the Hospice of the Chesapeake Fundraiser menu.

Here are your fundraiser menu options:

Starters (Choose One)

Your choice of Potato Leek Soup or Tomato Whiskey Soup OR Caesar Salad or Garden Salad

Entrees (Choose One)

Fish and Chips: Cod dipped in homemade beer batter, deep fried and served with irish chips, tartar sauce and cole slaw

Shepherd’s Pie: Ground Sirloin, gravy, onions, peas, and carrots with mashed potatoes

Whiskey Leek Chicken: Grilled Chicken topped with whiskey leek cream sauce served with mashed potatoes and vegetable medley

Vegetarian Boxty: Potato boxty, mushrooms, onions, garlic, peppers, marinara, cheddar jack cheese

Medieval Beef Stew: Braised beef, celery, onion, carrot, green onion and mashed potatoes.

Desserts (Choose One)

Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse

OR

Irish Bread Pudding

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group (via Telehealth)
2021-09-15 10:30 - 12:00 | MD
Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group is for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet via Zoom for Healthcare from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the third Wednesday of the month.
Acknowledging that not everyone has access to this technology or may not be comfortable with it, the center suggests people call or email the office and grief professionals will work with individuals to help them find other appropriate resources if needed.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. For details on telehealth bereavement services, visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/clc-covid-19. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group (In Person)
2021-09-15 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 for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
Per Center for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County guidelines, the number of people allowed to participate in programs in person is limited to allow for physical distancing. Face masks must be worn at all times. Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted in any of these groups.
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.

Phoenix Rising Teen Grief Support Group (In Person)
2021-09-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Phoenix Rising, a monthly group for teens ages 13 to 18 grieving the loss of a loved one, meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A meal is provided along with games and other activities.
This group meets according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County. Groups are limited and masks must be worn. The cost for each group is $10 per participant, with a maximum of $20 per family. Pre-registration is required for all these programs and must be completed before attending by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Six-Week Grief Support Group (In Person)
2021-09-16 10:00 - 11:30 | MD
Six-Week General Grief In-Person Support Group is a facilitated group offering attendees an opportunity to explore grief themes and share strategies for navigating grief in a community of trust. A six-week commitment is required. The group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 16 to Oct. 21.
Per Center for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County guidelines, the number of people allowed to participate in programs in person is limited to allow for physical distancing. Face masks must be worn at all times. Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted in any of these groups.
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.

Parent/Parental-Figure Loss Monthly Support Group (via Telehealth)
2021-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 | MD
Parent/Parental-Figure Loss Monthly Support Group is a monthly drop-in group that is open to adults grieving the death of a parent or parental figure. It will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Acknowledging that not everyone has access to this technology or may not be comfortable with it, the center suggests people call or email the office and grief professionals will work with individuals to help them find other appropriate resources if needed.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. For details on telehealth bereavement services, visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/clc-covid-19. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops.

Anne Arundel County Walking Group for Grievers
2021-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
The Anne Arundel County Walking Group for Grievers will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 25, at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland. It will begin with an easy walk suitable for most fitness levels. After, all will pause to share their experience and talk about ways to use the outdoors as a means of healing. The cost to participate is $10 to help with pavilion rental.
For events occurring in person, participation is limited and restrictions will be updated prior to the event using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies.
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.

Prince George’s County Walking Group for Grievers
2021-09-27 11:00 - 12:30 | Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Berwyn Road & 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights, 20740, United States
The Prince George’s County Walking Group for Grievers affords another opportunity for a peaceful autumn walk around beautiful Lake Artemesia in Berwyn Heights in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Join one of the center’s bereavement counselors from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, for this free and easy walk and reflect on this season of change and nature’s capacity to provide healing in times of grief.
For events occurring in person, participation is limited and restrictions will be updated prior to the event using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies.
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.

Cooking While Grieving at Whole Foods Market
2021-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Whole Foods Market, 200 Harker Place, Suite 100, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Someone once said that another part of grief is learning to cook for oneself. is an opportunity to share a meal and conversation about what it’s like to cook and dine after a loss. In partnership with Whole Foods Market in the Annapolis Town Center, join a small group of other grievers for a chef-prepared dinner in the market’s Culinary and Community Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29. The cost is $25. Space is limited.
For events occurring in person, participation is limited and restrictions will be updated prior to the event using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies.
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.

Caregivers Monthly Support Group (Virtual)
2021-10-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Chesapeake Life Center will offer a free support group specifically for caregivers that will meet online beginning in October.
The Caregivers Monthly Support Group is designed for those actively caring for a loved one with a chronic illness. This group will provide attendees with an opportunity to connect with other caregivers and learn about resources, coping strategies and more, all in a safe, therapeutic space. The group will meet virtually via Zoom for Healthcare from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1.
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.

Living with Suicide Loss Workshop
2021-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Living with Suicide Loss is a workshop designed for adults grieving a loved one due to suicide. Living with loss after a suicide death brings an intense range of emotions along with many questions that may be impossible to answer. Because this loss is sudden and often unexpected, coming to terms with it may be made even more difficult by the challenges it presents to the griever’s basic beliefs about how life should unfold. Share in a safe space and explore together what helps and what remains after a loss like no other. It will take place in person from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The cost is $10. Light refreshments will be served.
For events occurring in person, participation is limited and restrictions will be updated prior to the event using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies.
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.

New! Grief Yoga Monthly Support Group (Virtual)
2021-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, 90 Ritchie Highway, pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Grief Yoga Monthly Support Group is a virtual offering for past participants of the four-week yoga workshop who are looking for continued support for mind and body during their grief journey. Only those who have participated in the Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga program can enroll. It will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9, via Zoom for Healthcare.
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.

Traumatic Loss Eight-Week Group (In Person)
2021-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Traumatic Loss Eight-Week Group will be led by clinicians with expertise in traumatic loss and will focus on how to heal from death losses that involve trauma. This is a safe space for participants to learn skills of grounding, containing overwhelming feelings, releasing trauma from the body, and safely expressing the loss and its circumstances. An eight-week commitment is required. It will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 26 to Dec. 14.
People need to call in advance as there will be a screening to ensure that the group is a good fit for each griever.
Per Center for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County guidelines, the number of people allowed to participate in programs in person is limited to allow for physical distancing. Face masks must be worn at all times. Childcare is not provided, and children are not permitted in any of these groups.
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.

Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga (online)
2021-11-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, 90 Ritchie Highway, pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga returns for adult grievers. This four-week program that will meet online from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, and Dec. 1. Facilitated by Cathy Rees, a registered nurse and certified yoga instructor with the Yoga Center of Columbia, participants remember their loved ones with more love than pain through targeted breathwork, very gentle movement and guided meditation. No yoga experience is necessary. The yoga can be practiced seated on a chair or from a mat on the floor. The cost is $40 for the four weeks.
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.

Brian Boru Fundraiser Night for Hospice of the Chesapeake
2021-11-16 16:00 - 21:00 | Brian Boru Irish Restaurant and Pub, 489 Ritchie Hwy. #103, Severna Park, MD - Maryland, 21146
Don’t bother looking up what to do with whatever is in your fridge or pantry for dinner on Nov. 16. Instead, take out or dine in at Brian Boru and enjoy their classics in a 3 Course Meal for $25. $10 from each meal your order goes to Hospice of Chesapeake!

All orders are for carryout, dine-in, or outside dining. To order carryout online, visit at Brianborupub.com. To order carryout by phone, or to make reservations, call 410-975-2678 and ask for the Hospice of the Chesapeake Fundraiser menu.

Here are your fundraiser menu options:

Starters (Choose One)

Your choice of Potato Leek Soup or Tomato Whiskey Soup OR Caesar Salad or Garden Salad

Entrees (Choose One)

Shepherd’s Pie: Ground Sirloin, gravy, onions, peas, and carrots with mashed potatoes (Gluten Free)

Chicken Pot Pie:A savory blend of roasted chicken, carrots, celery, onions, and peas topped with a puff pastry.

Vegetarian Boxty: Potato boxty, mushrooms, onions, garlic, peppers, marinara, cheddar jack cheese

Medieval Beef Stew: Braised beef, celery, onion, carrot, green onion and mashed potatoes. (Gluten Free)

Desserts (Choose One)

Bailey’s Espresso Chocolate Mousse

OR

Traditional Bread Pudding

Living with Loss through the Holidays -- Largo and via Zoom
2021-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
The holiday season can stir up a variety of mixed emotions for many people. For those who have lost someone dear to them, navigating this time of year is even more complicated.
To help those grieving in the community find ways to manage the stress and sadness of this season, Chesapeake Life Center will offer Living with Loss through the Holidays. This workshop will offer support, honor memories, and explore coping strategies with others who are experiencing similar loss.
Attendees have a choice of two sessions, both on Thursday, Dec. 9. The first will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in-person in the center’s office at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, in Largo, Maryland, as well as virtually via Zoom for Healthcare.
The second session will be in-person only and will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in center’s office on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.
The cost to attend is $10 and for those attending in person, there will be light refreshments. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
In-person participation is limited, and restrictions will be updated prior to the event using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Living with Loss through the Holidays -- Pasadena
2021-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | MD
