Hospice of the Chesapeake

Loss of Parent or Parental Figure Support Group
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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. on the second Thursday of the month on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. 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.

Creating Hope: Therapeutic Art Exercises in Griefwork
2025-12-13 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.

Smash and Mend
2025-12-15 13:30 - 16:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Prince George’s County office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
In this expressive arts workshop, participants will engage in the cathartic process of smashing ceramics and using the broken pieces to create something new in the form of a mosaic project. It will take place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo. The cost is $15 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.

Child Loss Support Group
2025-12-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Child Loss Support Group is for parents grieving the death of a child, regardless of age or circumstance. It will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15, in the Center for Hope & Healing on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. 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.

Calvert Pines Senior Center Drop In Grief Support Group
2025-12-16 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

Chair Yoga with Kim M: 18th annual Yoga for a Cause
2025-12-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Crofton Yoga
For the past 18 Years, Crofton Yoga’s teachers have offered their time to teach for a cause that is near and dear to their hearts. Last year, over $1.000 was raised for the selected charities. We are proud to once again be included in another year of Yoga for a Cause!

This all-levels, gentle class led by Kimberly Murphy in person and online 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 functional movement for daily living.

100% of the fees for this class will go to Hospice of the Chesapeake! (Thank you, Kim M. and Crofton Yoga!)

To learn more and to register, visit https://croftonyoga.cowtinker.com/om/workshops/18th-annual-yoga-for-a-cause-chair-yoga-for-hospice-of-the-chesapeake

Visioning Through the Valleys: A Vision Board Experience for the Grieving Heart
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
This workshop offers a gentle, guided space to honor what you’ve lost while envisioning the life you’re still becoming. Together, participants will explore how grief shapes identity, purpose and the future. Then, everyone will create vision boards that reflect both remembrance and renewal. Participants will leave with clarity, intention and a visual reminder of their strength. It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The cost is free.
Unless noted, groups and workshops are intended for adults ages 18 and older. 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.

Branches of the Heart for Kids and Teens: Remembering Loved Ones Through Nature
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
When someone we love dies, it can feel like winter inside our hearts. But just like the trees, we hold strength and life beneath the surface. In this nature-informed workshop, kids and teens ages 6 to 18 are invited to explore their grief and honor loved ones through art, reflection and gentle time outdoors. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 17, 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.

Hot Chocolate and Grief Bingo
2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Pour a delicious cup of hot chocolate and share what’s on your mind about grief through a game developed to help explore your thoughts and feelings about your loss. Get support from grief counselors and others who are experiencing grief. It will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 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.

In Winter Deep: A Workshop for Coping Beyond the Holidays
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
The winter holiday season has now passed. The days remain short and the nights long, and grief can feel closer, ever-present in the darkness of this time of year. Yet the winter season, with its quiet depth, offers an opportunity to work through the pain of loss with the restorative power of rest and reflection. This post-holiday workshop can help participants find a way through grief in this mid-winter time. It will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, Maryland. 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.

Creating Hope: Therapeutic Art Exercises in Griefwork for Teens and Adults
2026-02-07 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 this workshop, 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, Feb. 7, 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.

Nature’s Healing Power: A Grief Support Group Series
2026-02-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Berwyn Road & 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights, 20740, United States
This 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, Feb. 19 through March 12, at Lake Artemesia Natural Area, 8200 55th, College Park, 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.

Memory Pillow Making Workshop
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Bring one of your loved one’s button-down shirts or T-shirts and receive step-by-step support and guidance to make a pillow. No sewing experience required. Light refreshments will be served. Only 10 spaces are available, so people should register as soon as possible. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 28 on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. The cost is $10.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

All-Ages Grief Karaoke
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Join in an all-ages afternoon of music filled with fun and karaoke. Honor your loved one by singing songs that they loved or songs that you shared. The group can sing it together or you can be solo on the mic. Find commonalities with people who have also lost loved ones and encounter different music genres. It will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 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.

Bubbles & Bingo: A Black-Tie Affair
2026-04-10 18:00 - 22:00 | The Fluegel Navy Alumni Center, 301 King George St, Annapolis, MD, 21402, United States
After last year’s successful debut of this bingo meets glam, its return was a guarantee. This year, the event will be held at the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center. Guests will enjoy sparkling cocktails, champagne, and an exceptional gourmet dinner. The fun continues with lively bingo rounds, each offering a chance at luxurious prizes. Proceeds provide essential care and support to patients and families in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s counties.
For tickets, sponsorships or underwriting opportunities, please contact the events team at 443-837-1531 or events@hospicechesapeake.org or visit https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/bubbles-bingo/

Boots & Bling: A Culinary Experience
2026-05-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Rod N Reel Resort, 4160 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 20732
Expect a night full of flair, flavor and waterfront charm. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the beautiful Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach, guests will enjoy delicious, themed food stations; delightful cocktails; and a silent auction brimming with one-of-a-kind local items. With music and sweeping Chesapeake Bay views, it’s an evening designed for pure enjoyment — all while bringing comfort and care to families in Calvert County.
For tickets, sponsorships or underwriting opportunities, please contact the events team at 443-837-1531 or events@hospicechesapeake.org or visit https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/culinary-event/

Fashion for a Cause
2026-06-04 18:00 - 21:30 | The Fluegel Navy Alumni Center, 301 King George St, Annapolis, MD, 21402, United States
A perennial favorite, Annapolis’s premier fashion celebration returns to the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center. This red-carpet event spotlights the season’s best looks, with community models showcasing summer 2026 styles from local boutiques. Guests will savor signature cocktails and an array of sweet and savory offerings from area restaurants and food trucks before and after the high-energy runway show. The event supports the nonprofit’s Community Health programs, including Chesapeake Kids, a vital program serving children with life-limiting illnesses and young people coping with grief.

For tickets, sponsorships or underwriting opportunities, please contact the events team at 443-837-1531 or events@hospicechesapeake.org or visit https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/ffac/
