Brian Boru Fundraiser Night for Hospice of the Chesapeake
2021-11-16 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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

14th annual Yoga for a Cause: Chair Yoga with Kim
2021-12-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Crofton Yoga
We are honored to be one of the selected charities for Crofton Yoga’s 14th annual Yoga for a Cause. Owner Kim Murphy will offer a virtual Chair Yoga Workshop.

This all-levels, gentle class will take you through a traditional yoga class utilizing a chair as the main prop. In keeping with yoga as a prescription for wellness, this class is perfect for anyone working with physical challenges or trouble kneeling and/or getting up and down from the floor or looking to improve for functional movement for daily living.

The cost is $20 with 100% of all registrations being donated to Hospice of the Chesapeake.

To register, visit https://croftonyoga.cowtinker.com/om/events.

Child Loss Support Group (In Person and Virtual)
2022-01-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-03-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Child Loss Support Group will meet 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 on our Pasadena campus as well as via Zoom for Healthcare from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, Jan. 5, Feb. 2 and March 2.
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.

Stepping Stones Children's Grief Support Group (In Person)
2022-01-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
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 Saturdays, Jan. 8, Feb. 5 and March 5. Breakfast, games and activities are included.
These groups meet according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County. Groups are limited in size, according to most recent guidelines and masks must be worn at all times within the building. 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.
For information about other programs, including summer events for children and teens, visit www.chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Soul Collage Grief Support Group (In Person and Virtual)
2022-01-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-07 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, Jan. 10, Feb. 7 and March 7 at the nonprofit’s office at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, in Largo, Maryland, as well as 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.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group (Virtual)
2022-01-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2022-02-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
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 the second Wednesday of the month, Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 9.
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 (In Person)
2022-01-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-02-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group is for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 9.
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.

Fight for Phoebe fundraiser night at Brian Boru Irish Pub
2022-01-18 16:00 - 21:00 | Brian Boru Irish Restaurant and Pub, 489 Ritchie Hwy. #103, Severna Park, MD - Maryland, 21146
Thank you to the Ward family and to their organization, Fight for Phoebe, for hosting this fundraiser. Please read their message below:
“We’re fortunate to have a great partner like Brian Boru Irish Pub and Restaurant to host our annual Phoebe’s Birthday Fundraiser.
This year we will again be raising money for Hospice of the Chesapeake‘s Days of Joy Program on Tuesday, January 18th.
Last year we donated $5,000 to the program by virtue of donations, proceeds from mask sales, and the restaurant!
Our goal is to at least match that this year!
Brian Boru again has a special menu prepared. You can also choose curbside carryout and they have online ordering!
Each three course meal is $25 (+6% sales tax)–$10 of which goes directly to Fight for Phoebe!
And if you can’t make it out or can’t order in, please consider making a donation through our website–https://www.fightforphoebe.com/support-us or here on Facebook.
All donations through February 15th will benefit the Days of Joy fundraiser.”

Pre-Teen Grief Support Group (In Person)
2022-01-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-02-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Pre-Teen Group is a monthly support group for pre-teens and early teens to connect and share with others who have lost a loved one. It meets at the same time but in a different room as the Phoenix Rising group – from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and March 16. A meal is provided along with games and other activities.
These groups meet according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County. Groups are limited in size, according to most recent guidelines and masks must be worn at all times within the building. 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.
For information about other programs, including summer events for children and teens, visit www.chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Phoenix Rising Teen Grief Support Group (In Person)
2022-01-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-02-16 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 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and March 16. A meal is provided along with games and other activities.
These groups meet according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Anne Arundel County. Groups are limited in size, according to most recent guidelines and masks must be worn at all times within the building. 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.
For information about other programs, including summer events for children and teens, visit www.chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Four-Week General Grief Support Group (Virtual)
2022-02-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-02-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-02-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Four-Week General Grief 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 four-week commitment is required. This group will meet virtually via Zoom for Healthcare from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb 3 to 24.
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 through Literature Virtual Group: 'I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye'
2022-02-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Grief through Literature is a quarterly book group that uses literature to better understand loss. This quarter’s group will discuss “I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye” by ESPN commentator Ivan Maisel. In this book, Maisel shares about losing his son to suicide, how men’s mental health is often overlooked and learning to share his grief on his path to greater healing.

The event is free and will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 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.

Living with Loss: Later in Life (virtual and in person)
2022-02-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
Living with Loss: Later in Life explores how aging confronts us with a variety of changes that include deaths of loved ones as well as changes in health and living situations. These losses through age offer both challenges and opportunity. The workshop invites older adults to delve into these changes and consider new perspectives for developing and strengthening coping strategies in the winter of one’s life.
The workshop will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 16, in the Chesapeake Life Center’s Prince George’s County office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, Maryland. Participants have the option of attending in-person or virtually. The cost is $10
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.

Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga (Virtual)
2022-02-17 09:00 - 10:00 | MD
Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga is a four-week virtual workshop led by certified yoga instructor Cathy Rees. This workshop will help participants explore how grief shows up in your mind and body. This gentle exploration reveals a compassionate way to journey through your suffering toward a healing path. No experience is necessary. People can participate with a yoga mat or with a chair. It will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 17 to March 10.
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.

Canceled: Winter Nature Mandala Workshop
2022-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | MD
(This workshop has been canceled. We hope to offer it in the fall)
Winter Nature Mandala Workshop combines an appreciation for the woods and gardens on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus with the restorative practice of creating nature mandalas. Sanskrit for “circle,” a mandala is a geometric design that represents a journey, starting from the outside and working inward. By slowing down and listening to the voices of nature, people can gain an opportunity to know themselves and the healing qualities of mother nature.
Participants will meet outdoors at the Chesapeake Life Center, 90 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena campus to gather natural materials and then create their own mandalas. The workshop takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18. The cost is $10.
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.

Cocoa and Canvas
2022-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
Cocoa and Canvas is a kid-friendly event that combines sipping cocoa and creating a family tree. Paint and supplies will be provided as well as sweet treats.
It will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the Chesapeake Life Center’s Prince George’s County office in Largo. The cost is $10 per participant.
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.

Parent Loss Four-Week Group (In Person)
2022-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Parent Loss Four-Week Group will focus on exploring the loss of a parent or parental figure. Whether you are grieving the loss of a parent or someone who was like a parent, wherever you are in your grief process, whatever the relationship, you are welcome to attend. A four-week commitment is required. It will meet on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 3 to 24.
Per Center for Disease Control and local government 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. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.
