Hospice of the Chesapeake

Soles of Grief: Walk a Mile in These Shoes
2024-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
Chesapeake Life Center will be working in partnership with Soles of Imagination to offer this unique event. In this family workshop, adults and children ages 6 and older can artfully adorn sneakers to illustrate and express their grief experiences and honor special persons they have lost. The cost is $35 and includes sneakers, all supplies needed to decorate the shoes and light fare. Register early, as space is limited. Sign up at least one week in advance of the date to ensure supplies are ready for you and your family. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Prince George’s County office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, Maryland.

Registration is required for all programs 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 Group for LGBTQAI+ Community Members
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
This group provides grieving LGBTQAI+ adults ages 18 and older the opportunity to come together to feel supported in their grief. Participants will have an opportunity to share their feelings, obtain support from a licensed counselor, and participate in activities designed to help with the grief process. It will meet for six weeks from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 2 to May 7, on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The cost for the series is $60.

Registration is required for all programs 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
2024-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678, United States
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.
The monthly group will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, April 16, May 21, and June 18 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.
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 Monthly Evening Group
2024-04-10 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 a group for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet on the center’s campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland, from It will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10; Tuesday, May 14; and Wednesday, June 12.
To register, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual grief groups and workshops for adults and children.

Chesapeake Life Center Monthly Drop-In Grief Support Group
2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
The monthly group will meet at the Chesapeake Life Center, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland, from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10; Tuesday, May 14; and Wednesday, June 12. 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.

Southern Pines Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2024-04-09 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 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, April 9, May 14, and June 11 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.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group via Zoom
2024-04-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
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 Tuesdays, April 9, May 14, and June 11.

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 & Poetry Workshop
2024-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20774, United States
This reading and writing workshop will explore the nuanced layers of loss through poetry. Poetry serves as a cathartic tool, offering solace and a unique outlet for navigating the complexities of grief. This workshop provides a supportive space to channel emotions, share and connect with others on similar journeys. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland. The cost is $10.
Registration is required for all programs 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.

North Beach Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2024-04-03 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. Wednesdays, April 3, May 1, and June 5 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.

SoulCollage Studio
2024-04-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
SoulCollage Studio marks the return of in-person collage-making to the Chesapeake Life Center. Grievers already familiar with the SoulCollage process as well as those new to it are invited to join in. No artistic experience is required and all supplies will be provided. It will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday April 1 at the Chesapeake Life Center office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, Maryland.

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-Informed Therapy 4-Week Workshop
2024-03-28 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-03-21 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-03-14 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-03-07 14:30 - 16:00 | Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Berwyn Road & 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights, 20740, United States
Nature has a great power to heal us emotionally, and research backs this up. Time spent in natural settings can lower stress hormones, reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, and offer many other benefits. This four-week support group series will include immersive walks in nature, time spent focusing on the cycle of the seasons, and working with natural objects to both contain and express the grief experience. It will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, March 7 to 28, at Lake Artemesia Natural Area, 8200 55th Ave., College Park, Maryland. The cost for the series is $40.
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.

Stepping Stones 6-Week Grief Support Group for Ages 6 to 18
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
This winter, Chesapeake Life Center will offer its Stepping Stones Four-Week Grief Support Group for newly bereaved youth in Anne Arundel, Charles or Calvert counties.
The group is for children and teens ages 6 to 18 whose loss occurred within the last 12 months. Counselors will focus on normalizing grief reactions, teaching coping skills and providing opportunities to remember the loved ones who have died.
Groups will be divided by age and grade level based on enrollment. A social space will be provided for parents and guardians while the children meet.
The dates, times and locations are as follows:

6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 9 to 30 on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland, and in the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland.
6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 5 to 26 on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland, and at 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, Maryland.

The cost for all four weeks is $40.
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.

Culinary Event
2024-03-22 18:00 - 22:00 | The Hall at Huntingtown, 4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown, MD, 20639, United States
The 11th Annual Culinary Event will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, 6:00 – 10:00 pm at The Hall at Huntingtown. The evening event begins with cocktail hour, followed by delicious dishes created by Maryland Country Caterers, all designed to delight your palate. Nightlife provides music for entertainment and dancing throughout the evening. The evening features both a live auction and silent auction filled with travel packages and experiences from those in the community. Guests also have an opportunity to donate directly to Hospice of the Chesapeake programs.
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Calvert Pines Senior Center Drop In Grief Support Group
2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678, United States
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.
The monthly group will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, and Mar. 19 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.

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.

Having Courageous Conversations
2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Greenbelt, Maryland
The presentation will cover the challenges of transitioning from curative treatment to comfort care, and the advantages of early referrals for better patient and family support and crisis prevention.

Miriam is a professional business liaison for Hospice of the Chesapeake. She has six years of experience as a medical assistant and is pursuing a degree in Social Work BSW from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She partners with healthcare providers and volunteers for various organizations.

March 14th, 2024
7pm – 8pm

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/7698979865149150045

In partnership with Greenbelt CARES and DFA Northern Prince George’s County

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group
2024-03-13 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 a group for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. The cost is $10 per session.

It will meet at Chesapeake Life Center, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10, Feb. 7 and March 13.

To register, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual grief groups and workshops for adults and children.

General Loss Drop-In Support Group
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
General Drop-In Support Group is a facilitated 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. It will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 13.

Registration is required for all groups and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Southern Pines Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2024-03-12 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. Tuesdays, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, and Mar. 12 at Southern Pines Senior Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland. Other groups meet at the North Beach and Calvert Pines senior centers and at the Chesapeake Life Center in Pasadena 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

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group via Zoom
2024-03-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
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 Tuesdays, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, and Mar. 12 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.

Men’s Grief Workshop
2024-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Tailored to the unique experiences of men, this workshop creates a supportive environment to process grief through action. Processing emotions through physical activity can help alleviate distress and isolation as well as enhance insight and awareness. Facilitators will lead participants through a series of hands-on activities focusing on “breaking” and “rebuilding,” followed by guided reflection on these two central themes of the grieving process.
This workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 9. 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.

Dementia 101: Understanding and Supporting
2024-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Charter Senior Living of Bowie, 7600 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie, Maryland
Join Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Miriam Rendon-Ponce and our care partners at Charter Senior Living for an enriching morning filled with valuable insights and connections at this community event. Discover dementia-friendly insights, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks, and benefit from dementia screenings. Together, let’s support our loved ones and foster a more inclusive and understanding community.
Please RSVP to Stephanie at marketing@charterbowie.com

North Beach Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2024-03-06 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. Wednesdays, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, and Mar. 6 at the North Beach Senior Center, 9010 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach, Maryland. Other groups meet at Southern Pines and Calvert Pines senior centers and at the Chesapeake Life Center in Pasadena 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.

Wine Dinner Fundraiser at Hook & Vine
2024-03-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Hook & Vine Kitchen and Bar, 4114 7th Street, North Beach, MD, 20714, United States
Join Hook & Vine Kitchen and Bar and help raise money for Hospice of the Chesapeake’s services in Calvert County. Enjoy a wine dinner with food pairings, raffles, tastings and live music by John Luskey. Sign up here: https://order.toasttab.com/online/hook-vine-kitchen-and-bar/item-35-hospice-of-calvert-fundraiser-6pm_982b3984-2354-42c1-a183-b9903533f0a1
