Hospice of the Chesapeake

Gone Too Soon: An 'unhappy hour' for ages 18 to 24
2018-03-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD, Maryland, 21146
Young men and women experience a time of transition that includes many endings and beginnings. When they lose a loved one, it can be difficult to find other young adults experiencing similar losses. They often will reach out through social media. Still, there is a disconnect when conversing online.
To help young adults ages 18 to 24 make that connection, Chesapeake Life Center will host “Gone Too Soon” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 22, at the Starbucks at 503 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. Co-facilitated by CLC Bereavement Counselor Joy McCrady, this “unhappy hour” will be a time to sip coffee, nosh on snacks and connect with other young adults who are grieving, whether the loss is recent or long passed.
The gathering is free. Registration is appreciated, but drop-ins are welcome. To register, call 1-888-501-7077.

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration
2018-03-29 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel, 1739 West Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, United States
Click here to purchase tickets for the event.
Kindly RSVP by March 15th. Preregistration is required for all guests; seating is limited.
Tickets are free for each Veteran and one guest. Two additional guests for each Veteran and Community Members may attend at $30 per person.

Timeline
4:00 PM – Doors open to meet with fellow Veterans and talk with representatives about Veterans resources. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Cash bar available.
5:30-6:30 PM – Formal Program

For questions, please call 443-837-1513 or email veterans@hospicechesapeake.org.

2018 Gala - A Night on the Isle of Moorea
2018-04-07 17:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel, 1739 West Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, United States
Join us for a night of good food, good fun, and good company – all for a great cause! Click here to access our Gala event page with more information on the event, tickets, sponsorships and more.

Safe Passages: Finding Comfort at the End of Life
2018-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Glen Burnie Regional Library, 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie, 21060
Making the most of your life doesn’t just happen. It takes planning. By talking with experts, people can make informed decisions and learn how to relay this important information to their families, so they can plan for the best ending ever.
A great starting point is Courageous Conversations, a series of discussions about some of life’s most important choices hosted by Hospice of the Chesapeake at the Glen Burnie Regional Library, 1010 Eastway.
Sponsored by the John & Cathy Belcher Institute, an education and advocacy collaborative advancing the understanding of complex illness care at Hospice of the Chesapeake, the discussions are part of the nonprofit’s efforts to encourage a national dialogue about end-of-life.
Safe Passages: Finding Comfort at the End of Life
7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care? How do you recognize when that care is needed and where do you find services? Hospice of the Chesapeake physician Dr. Rudolph Willis and certified registered nurse practitioner Genevieve Lightfoot-Taylor will share their expertise and answer these and other questions about finding comfort with chronic illnesses and end-of-life care.
These events are free. Registration is not required, however, seating is limited. For details, call 443-837-1527 or visit www.hospicechesapeake.org.

Volunteer Appreciation Week - Breakfast
2018-04-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Come and enjoy breakfast goodies made by our very own volunteer department team members!
The Volunteer Department will be hosting one event each day between April 16 – 20th in appreciation of the hard work of all of our volunteers.
To register for one or more events, click here. The password to register is Volunteer.
Please note: this event is only open to current Hospice of the Chesapeake volunteers.

Volunteer Appreciation Week - Ice Cream Social
2018-04-17 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Come mingle with fellow volunteers and our Volunteer Department staff while building your own sundae!
The Volunteer Department will be hosting one event each day between April 16 – 20th in appreciation of the hard work of all of our volunteers.
To register for one or more events, click here. The password to register is Volunteer.
Please note: this event is only open to current Hospice of the Chesapeake volunteers.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group
2018-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
For individuals grieving a spouse or non-married life partner. Please call for childcare availability.

Pre-registration is required. Please call 888.501.7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org for more information.

Volunteer Appreciation Week - Wellness Wednesday
2018-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Enjoy a healthy day including food and exercise for both the mind and body.
The Volunteer Department will be hosting one event each day between April 16 – 20th in appreciation of the hard work of all of our volunteers.
To register for one or more events, click here. The password to register is Volunteer.
Please note: this event is only open to current Hospice of the Chesapeake volunteers.

Volunteer Appreciation Week - Music & Mingling
2018-04-19 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Prince George’s County office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
Kick back and relax with happy hour and live music with fellow volunteers!
The Volunteer Department will be hosting one event each day between April 16 – 20th in appreciation of the hard work of all of our volunteers.
To register for one or more events, click here. The password to register is Volunteer.
Please note: this event is only open to current Hospice of the Chesapeake volunteers.

Volunteer Appreciation Week - Lunch with Ben
2018-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Come to our Pasadena office and have lunch with our CEO, Ben Marcantonio, and other leadership.
The Volunteer Department will be hosting one event each day between April 16 – 20th in appreciation of the hard work of all of our volunteers.
To register for one or more events, click here. The password to register is Volunteer.
Please note: this event is only open to current Hospice of the Chesapeake volunteers.

26th Annual Caregivers' Conference
2018-04-21 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis, 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Providing Information to Family Caregivers, Social Workers, Nurses, Home Care Workers, Long-Term Care Facility Workers and Other Professional Caregivers and Interested Individuals.
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities has once again teamed with local organizations and businesses to provide a day filled with useful and educational information and resources for both informal and professional caregivers. Topics will provide caregivers with practical tools and essential information. In addition, caregivers will have a chance to network with fellow caregivers. Vendors from local businesses and non -profit organizations will be on hand to share resources and information to assist you with your caregiving needs.
For more information about the event and to register, click here.

Gone Too Soon: An 'unhappy hour' for ages 18 to 24
2018-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD, Maryland, 21146
Young men and women experience a time of transition that includes many endings and beginnings. When they lose a loved one, it can be difficult to find other young adults experiencing similar losses. They often will reach out through social media. Still, there is a disconnect when conversing online.
To help young adults ages 18 to 24 make that connection, Chesapeake Life Center will host “Gone Too Soon” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 30, at the Starbucks at 503 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. Co-facilitated by CLC Bereavement Counselor Joy McCrady, this “unhappy hour” will be a time to sip coffee, nosh on snacks and connect with other young adults who are grieving, whether the loss is recent or long passed.
The gathering is free. Registration is appreciated, but drop-ins are welcome. To register, call 1-888-501-7077.

Emily Schindler Lecture - Beyond the Woods: Childhood Grief, Spirituality and Nature Therapy
2018-05-02 09:00 - 12:15 (America/Halifax) | Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States
Location Details:
The Richard A. Grossi Auditorium
at the Asthma & Allergy Center
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle
Baltimore, MD 21224
*Registration is required. Please scroll down to register online, or call 888.501.7077 for more information.
About the Lecture
Childhood bereavement is experienced through the duality of dealing with the numerous aspects of the loss and adapting to the changes resulting from the loss. Join Dr. Fisher as she explores childhood grief and spirituality and discusses a nature-based resiliency model that promotes healing and overall wellness.
3 Category 1 CE credits for social workers licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Workers. Chesapeake Life Center at Hospice of the Chesapeake is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
The Maryland Board of Professional Counselors& Therapists certifies that this program meets the criteria for 3.0 credit hours of Category 1 continuing education for Counselors and Therapists in Maryland.
Meet the Presenter
Cheryl Fisher, PhD, NCC, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor and counselor-educator with 30 years of clinical and educational experience with individuals, families and children. She is a certified trauma professional and Jungian Play Therapist with extensive clinical experience working with trauma, grief and loss in all ages.
An international presenter, Dr. Fisher conducts research in the areas of nature and mental health, in addition to spirituality and meaning-construction. One of her current research interests includes the examination of human-nature connection and spirituality in overall wellness. Dr. Fisher is currently writing a book examining the preventative and rehabilitative elements of engaging in nature titled, Mindfulness, Nature-Based and Creative Interventions for Kids, which informs this presentation.
She is a columnist- The Counseling Connoisseur- for Counseling Today Online. Dr. Fisher has a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in the integration of psychology and spirituality, and an M.S. in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University Maryland.
About Emily Schindler
Emily was a freshman at Frostburg State University when she was tragically killed in a car accident. Emily’s short life was filled with friends, family and a genuine sense of happiness. Her thoughtfulness and concern for others continue on through the Emily Schindler Memorial Lecture. She would be honored to know she is helping to train others in providing compassionate care to those who are hurting.

Rhythmic Expression - Drumming Through Your Grief
2018-05-05 10:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Calling all teens! Have you ever struggled to express yourself using words? Felt completely alone in your grief, like no one gets you? You are not alone. Musician & drummer, Josh Robinson, has presented his unique workshops, Language of Drumming, around the country. Participants make their own drums. We all have a unique beat!

Free of charge; lunch will be provided. RSVP is required: Please call (410) 987-2129.

Growing through Grief: What the Sacred Sorrow of Grief Can Teach Us
2018-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Glen Burnie Regional Library, 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie, 21060
Making the most of your life doesn’t just happen. It takes planning. By talking with experts, people can make informed decisions and learn how to relay this important information to their families, so they can plan for the best ending ever.
A great starting point is Courageous Conversations, a series of discussions about some of life’s most important choices hosted by Hospice of the Chesapeake at the Glen Burnie Regional Library, 1010 Eastway.
Sponsored by the John & Cathy Belcher Institute, an education and advocacy collaborative advancing the understanding of complex illness care at Hospice of the Chesapeake, the discussions are part of the nonprofit’s efforts to encourage a national dialogue about end-of-life.
Growing through Grief: What the Sacred Sorrow of Grief Can Teach Us
7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8
Explore the grieving process with Chesapeake Life Center Director Susan Coale and Hospice of the Chesapeake Social Worker Cassie Bloom, both licensed clinical social workers. Learn what is “normal,” what to expect, how to manage your own grief and help those around you.

These events are free. Registration is not required, however, seating is limited. For details, call 443-837-1527 or visit www.hospicechesapeake.org.

Mothers Day Tea
2018-05-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
We invite you to a special reflective and healing gathering for women and girls (ages 12 and up) grieving the loss of a mother or grandmother.
Fee: $10

Registration is required. Please call 888-507-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org for more information.

Pet Loss Workshop
2018-06-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat, 439 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD, 21035, United States
This small group workshop includes a welcome, a time to share individual stories , an introduction to the grief process, an art activity to honor the beloved pet, brainstorming and suggestions for healthy coping.

Please R.S.V.P. to Erin at ebogan@dogwoodacres.com or call (410) 798-4776.

Lunch & Learn: Thoughtful Endings – Planning Your Legacy
2018-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Glen Burnie Regional Library, 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie, 21060
Making the most of your life doesn’t just happen. It takes planning. By talking with experts, people can make informed decisions and learn how to relay this important information to their families, so they can plan for the best ending ever.
A great starting point is Courageous Conversations, a series of discussions about some of life’s most important choices hosted by Hospice of the Chesapeake at the Glen Burnie Regional Library, 1010 Eastway.
Sponsored by the John & Cathy Belcher Institute, an education and advocacy collaborative advancing the understanding of complex illness care at Hospice of the Chesapeake, the discussions are part of the nonprofit’s efforts to encourage a national dialogue about end-of-life.
Lunch & Learn: “Thoughtful Endings – Planning Your Legacy”
Noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 4
Bring a brown bag lunch and join a team of experts for an interactive session on how to leave behind a legacy. Deborah McGlauflin with the Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation who also is an end-of-life specialist, certified financial planner Margo Cook with 1 North Wealth Services and estate and trust attorney Michael Lehr with the law firm of Holden & Campbell will discuss different ways one can leave a permanent impact on the community and future generations. Light refreshments will be served.
These events are free. Registration is not required, however, seating is limited. For details, call 443-837-1527 or visit www.hospicechesapeake.org.

Morning Grief Support Group
2018-06-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
A facilitated four-week support group offering attendees an opportunity to explore grief themes and share strategies for healing with-in a community of trust.

*Registration closes 1 week before start of this group
Pre-registration is required. Please call 888.501.7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org for more information.

Fashion for a Cause 2018
2018-06-07 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Porsche Annapolis, 20 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join us for the 10th Annual Fashion for a Cause! Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Quilter's Reception for 'Wrapped In Love' Quilt Show in Gallery 90
2018-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Gallery 90, the art gallery located throughout the nonprofit’s administrative building on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena, will feature “Wrapped in Love,” an exhibit of some of the many lap quilts created and donated by individuals and guilds to bring comfort to patients in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.
Local quilting circles have provided hundreds of quilts with a patriotic theme to give to Veterans as part of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Honor Salutes over the past several years. They also have crafted quilts for its other patients, including whimsically themed quilts for pediatric patients.
Of the 12 quilts gracing the walls through June 20, one will see works by the Down’s Park Quilting Club, Friendship Quilters, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Quilters, Great Circle Quilting Club and Cathie Logie. Other guilds regularly donating to patients include Comfort Quilters, Eternal Quilters and St. Paul Lutheran Church of Crofton Quilters. One guild that crochets afghans is Patterns of Faith.
A quilters’ reception will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, June 8. To register for the reception, or to schedule a private, docent-led tour of the exhibit, contact Renate Little at 443-837-1512 or rlittle@hospicechesapeake.org.

Gone Too Soon: An 'unhappy hour' for ages 18 to 24
2018-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD, Maryland, 21146
Young men and women experience a time of transition that includes many endings and beginnings. When they lose a loved one, it can be difficult to find other young adults experiencing similar losses. They often will reach out through social media. Still, there is a disconnect when conversing online.
To help young adults ages 18 to 24 make that connection, Chesapeake Life Center will host “Gone Too Soon” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 11, at the Starbucks at 503 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. Co-facilitated by CLC Bereavement Counselor Joy McCrady, this “unhappy hour” will be a time to sip coffee, nosh on snacks and connect with other young adults who are grieving, whether the loss is recent or long passed.
The gathering is free. Registration is appreciated, but drop-ins are welcome. To register, call 1-888-501-7077.

Grief 101
2018-06-22 09:00 - 12:15 (America/Halifax) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Presenter: Roberta Rook, LCPC, Bereavement Counselor
Grief is a natural response to the death of a loved one, and uniquely affects each person physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and socially. This training provides an introduction to the universal grief process, the unique ways in which individuals experience and express grief, and a basic overview of how culture impacts grief in American society. How models of grief processes are applied in grief counseling will also be explored. Cost is $40. Free to Hospice of the Chesapeake volunteers.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Coffee and fruit will be provided.
3.0 Category I continuing education units for social workers licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
Chesapeake Life Center at Hospice of the Chesapeake is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for Category I continuing education units.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Weekly Morning Group
2018-07-11 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
For individuals grieving a spouse or non-married life partner. A facilitated four-week support group offering attendees an opportunity to explore grief themes and share strategies for healing within a community of trust.

Registration Required: Please call (410) 987-2129.

Docent-led tour of "Beauty in Maryland" in Gallery 90
2018-07-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
The scenes are familiar to Marylanders; the sun setting behind the statehouse dome, a gull’s wings skimming the glassy waters of the shore. They are among 25 glimpses into nature, mostly of Maryland, captured through the lens of Susan Feimer Gallagher, the artist featured on the walls of Gallery 90.
Thanks to Hospice of the Chesapeake’s healing arts partner, Chesapeake Arts Center, 25 of Gallagher’s pieces are on display through Aug. 9 in the gallery throughout the nonprofit’s administrative building on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The show, “Beauty in Maryland,” portrays mostly outdoor shots of nature, primarily set in The Free State.
Gallagher has been around cameras all her life. Her father, Bill Feimer, was a crime lab photographer for the Baltimore City Police Department and did wedding photography on the side. She started accompanying her dad to weddings when she was 11, and eventually served as his second shooter. Though she took some photography courses in college, she limited her camera work over the next several decades to chronicling her children as they grew up. About seven years ago, she started looking through her viewfinder as an artist rather than as a mom.
Gallery 90 was established to realize the vision of creating a harmonious work environment for Hospice of the Chesapeake administrative staff and visiting nurses, caregivers and volunteers who work directly with patients and their families.
Free docent-led tours will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. July 20. For reservations, or to schedule a private tour for your group, contact Renate Little at rlittle@hospicechesapeake.org or 443-837-1512.

Thoughtful Endings: Planning Your Legacy
2018-08-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Spring Arbor of Severna Park, 345 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Please join Hospice of the Chesapeake for an informational workshop hosted by
Spring Arbor of Severna Park.
Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for an interactive workshop as we discuss different ways one can leave a
permanent impact on our community and future generations.
We will cover the basics of legal, financial and healthcare planning and the documents
that you should have in place to protect your loved ones as part of your legacy.
Presenters: Debbi McGlauflin, Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation; Margo Cook,
CFRE, 1 North Wealth Services and Michael Lehr, J.D., Holden & Campbell
To RSVP or for more information, please email svmktg@hhhunt.com

Living with Loss -- Free Grief Workshop
2018-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Grief is a natural response to the death of a loved one which uniquely affects each person physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and socially. Join us as we provide an introduction to the universal grief process as well as the unique ways people will experience and express grief.
A light dinner will be served.
Free of charge.
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 410-987-2129 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Bowie Baysox Night for Chesapeake Kids
2018-08-16 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Prince George’s Stadium, 4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD, 20716, US
Please join us for this year’s Chesapeake Kids Night at the Bowie Baysox!
Proceeds from ticket sales purchased here go to the Chesapeake Kids program at Hospice of the Chesapeake.
For more information, contact Meg Lawton at mlawton@hospicechesapeake.org or 443-837-1531.

Hospice of the Chesapeake Night at Capiche
2018-08-29 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Capiche Street Food Italiano, 147 Ritchie Highway, E, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Don’t even think about cooking dinner on Aug. 29.
Instead, enjoy pizza, pasta, piada or salad at Capiche. Mention you’re with Hospice of the Chesapeake and they’ll donate 15% of your bill back to us!
We just need 20 of you to commit by Aug. 26 to make this happen.
Sign up today by clicking here: https://www.groupraise.com/events/66256

Stepping Stones (ages 6-12 years)
2018-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Children will play games together, participate to 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. Cost is $10, maximum $20 per family. Breakfast provided.
Registration is required. Please call 888.501.7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org for more information.
