Hospice of the Chesapeake

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group (Virtual)
2022-05-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2022-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group (In Person)
2022-05-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-06-08 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.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Nurturing the Grieving Heart through Yoga: A Four-Week Workshop
2022-05-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-05-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-05-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-06-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
During this 4-week workshop you will explore how grief shows up in your mind and body and learn breathwork, movement and meditation to help you compassionately journey through your suffering toward a healing path. This gentle yoga is practiced using a mat on the floor. Taught by yoga instructor Cathy Rees.
~Participant will need to bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and 1 strap~
Group to be held in-person (Pasadena Office) │$40/Participant (For adults only) │No experience necessary
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Grief Yoga Monthly Support Group (Virtual)
2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:30 | MD
The monthly yoga group is for past participants of the four-week yoga workshop who are looking for continued support for mind and body during their grief journey.
*Previous participation in four-week grief yoga workshop required
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Phoenix Rising Teen Grief Support Group (ages 13-18)
2022-05-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-06-15 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, children & teen groups are held in-person in the Pasadena office from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. 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.

Pre-Teen Grief Support Group (ages 11-13)
2022-05-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-06-15 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. Children & Teen groups are held in-person in the Pasadena office. It meets at the same time but in a different room as the Phoenix Rising group – 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.

Pet Loss Workshop - Sponsored by Perfect Pet Resort
2022-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
For adults mourning the loss of a beloved animal friend, Chesapeake Life Center will offer a free Pet Loss Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19.
This workshop is sponsored by Perfect Pet Resort and will be held via Zoom. It will include a welcome, a time to share individual stories, an introduction to the grief process, an art activity to honor your beloved pet, brainstorming and suggestions for healthy coping.
Registration is required and can be completed online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pet-loss-workshop-sponsored-by-perfect-pet-resort-tickets-306440621147.
For questions, contact 888-501-7077 or griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual grief support groups and workshops for adults and children.

Child Loss Support Group (Virtual)
2022-06-01 18:00 - 19:30 | MD
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 via Zoom for Healthcare from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

SoulCollage® Grief Support Group (In Person and Virtual)
2022-06-06 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 at the Prince George’s County 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.

Four-Week General Grief Support Group (In Person)
2022-06-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-06-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-06-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-06-28 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 four-week support 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 | To be held in the Pasadena office | $40/participant
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Walking through Grief
2022-06-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Berwyn Road & 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights, 20740, United States
Join us for one of two peaceful spring walks. We will reflect on this season of new beginnings and nature’s capacity to provide healing times in grief.
Monday, June 13 │ 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Held at Lake Artemesia – 8200 55th Ave College Park, MD 20740
Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Children’s Summer Grief Workshop – Take Flight (In Person)
2022-07-16 10:00 - 15:00 | College Park Airport and Aviation Museum, 985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
Take Flight will take place at the College Park Airport and the Aviation Museum in College Park, Maryland, and is an interactive workshop experience for elementary-school children ages 6 to 12 to explore their grief, make friends, and have a lot of fun! Through art, play, conversations, and support, children will develop new ways that help with the difficult task of grieving, while learning they are not alone. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16 and includes an activity in the aviation museum.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event. The cost for each program is $40, and includes meals, and activities. Scholarships are available; inquire upon registering. Space is limited.
Registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis. 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.

New Date! Rhythm & Grieve Children's Workshop
2022-07-22 14:30 - 18:30 | Yoga Barn, 44 W Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Dance. Drum. Shout. Share. A summer afternoon to learn they are not alone in their grief. That’s what our Rhythm and Grieve Children’s Workshop is all about.
It is for children ages 6 to 12 and incorporates music to help children express their grief through sound, art, and movement. Kids will start by engaging their bodies through music and yoga. They will then make their own drum to honor their loved ones, creatively express their emotions, and connect with others. Get ready for grief out loud, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 22 at Yoga Barn in Severna Park, Maryland.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event.
The cost for each program is $40, and includes meals, and activities. Scholarships are available; inquire upon registering. Space is limited.
Registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis. 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.

Hospice of the Chesapeake Night at Brian Boru Irish Pub
2022-08-10 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 Aug. 10. Instead, take out or dine in at Brian Boru and enjoy their classics in a 3 Course Meal for $28. $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:
Starter:
A cup of our traditional Potato & Leek Soup or Tomato Whiskey or beginner’s Caesar or Garden Salad
Main Course:
Whiskey Leek Chicken:
Grilled Chicken topped with whiskey leek cream sauce served with mashed potatoes and vegetable medley
Norwegian Salmon Kilkee:
6oz Salmon topped with a Kerrygold Mustard Butter served with Basmati Rice and Smashed Peas
Beef Stew **:
Tender chunks of beef stewed with red wine, herbs, carrots, onions, and celery topped with mashed potato
Shepherd’s Pie **:
Ground beef sirloin with onions, peas, carrots, in a rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes, and baked
Irish Vegetarian Boxty:
Potato Pancake filled with grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms, cheese and topped with your choice of marinara or cheese sauce.
Dessert:
Bread Pudding or Bailey’s Mousse

**Gluten free option

CANCELED: Pre-Teen Summer Grief Workshop – Grieving with Horses (In Person)
2022-08-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Maryland Therapeudic Riding, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
This workshop has been combined with Grieving with Horses Teen Summer Grief Workshop, which is taking place on Aug. 19. Visit https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/event/grieving-with-horses-in-person/ for details.

Living with Loss: Grief and Movement
2022-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
People who are grieving the loss of someone dear to them can learn how movement, including yoga, can open a path to healing with Chesapeake Life Center’s “Living with Loss: Grief and Movement” workshop.
Movement has long been used to help grievers cope with the impact of loss. Physical activity can help one be able to express and alleviate the many overwhelming emotions that follow the death of a loved one. In this workshop, certified yoga instructor Cathy Rees will guide participants through basic yoga technique including gentle stretching, breathwork and mindful walking while bereavement counselor Teyawanda Booker will help facilitate the exploration of the connection between mind and body in the journey with grief.
The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 19, in the conference level of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The cost is $10 and light refreshments will be served.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to the event.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual grief support groups and workshops for adults and children.

Teen Summer Grief Workshop – Grieving with Horses (In Person)
2022-08-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Maryland Therapeudic Riding, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
Grieving with Horses is a workshop for teens and preteens to spend a day at Maryland Therapeutic Riding in Crownsville, Maryland. Horses are incredibly sensitive to human emotions and their emotional intelligence can be a helpful tool in one’s journey through grief. No horse experience is needed and all activities are unmounted. There will be two different days to attend based on age groups. Pre-teens ages 11 to 13 entering sixth to eighth grade can attend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 while teens ages 13 to 18 entering high school can attend from 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. Aug. 19.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event. The cost for each program is $40, and includes meals, and activities. Scholarships are available; inquire upon registering. Space is limited.
Registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis. 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.

Stepping Stones Children's Grief Support Group (ages 6-12)
2022-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd, Millersville, MD, 21108, United States
Stepping Stones, a monthly group where children play games together, participate in a grief-related story time, and make crafts to commemorate their loved one, all while getting to know other children who can relate to their experiences of loss and grief. Children & Teen groups are held in-person in the Pasadena office. A meal is provided.
(The June group will be a family movie night-see front page)
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.

SoulCollage® Grief Support Group (In Person and Virtual)
2022-09-12 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, 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5 at the nonprofit’s office at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, in Largo, Maryland, as well as via Zoom.
Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event. 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.
