Hospice of the Chesapeake

Stepping Stones Grief Support Group for ages 6 to 18 -- Waldorf
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake — Charles County, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
This group is for children and teens who have lost someone dear to them within the last 12 months. The focus will be on normalizing grief reactions, teaching coping skills and providing opportunities to remember their loved ones. Groups will be divided by age and grade level based on enrollment.
A four-week session will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Feb. 5 through 26, at the Hospice of the Chesapeake Charles County office, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, Maryland.
The cost for 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.

Nature’s Healing Power: A Grief Support Group Series
2025-02-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Berwyn Road & 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights, 20740, United States
Nature’s Healing Power: A Grief Support Group Series is a free, nature-informed program that will include immersive, gentle 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. 13 to March 6, at Lake Artemesia Natural Area, 8299 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.

Healing Our Community: Navigating Grief in the Aftermath of the DCA Tragedy
2025-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Hospice of the Chesapeake — Charles County, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
The Chesapeake Life Center will offer “Healing Our Community: Navigating Grief in the Aftermath of the DCA Tragedy” to support those affected by the tragedy that occurred Jan. 29 at Reagan National Airport.
Chesapeake Life Center’s trauma-informed grief counselors will lead this healing workshop from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at Hospice of the Chesapeake’s center at 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, Maryland.
The session offers a supportive space for community members to connect with others who share in their loss. Together, they can learn about grief and healthy coping strategies, participate in activities to express and process emotions and create a remembrance keepsake.
Adults will meet separately from the children and teens to ensure age-appropriate conversations.
This is a free program open to adults and children ages 6 and older. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Sisters in Healing Grief Workshop
2025-03-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
Grief can be a challenging and isolating experience, especially for women of color who often navigate unique cultural, familial and societal expectations. Celebrate the start of Women’s History Month with this safe and welcoming workshop to learn about the grief process, share stories about your loved ones, find comfort and connect over the healing journey. The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the center’s office at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, Maryland. The cost is $15.
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.

North Beach Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2025-03-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-02 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. on the first Wednesday of the month 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

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Morning Group via Zoom
2025-03-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Online, 90 Ritchie Highway, pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Morning Group is a free group for individuals grieving the death of a spouse or life partner. It will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second Tuesday of the month via Zoom.
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.

Southern Pines Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2025-03-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-08 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. on the second Tuesday of the month 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 Evening Group
2025-03-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-09 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. on the second Wednesday of the month.
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.

Grief Support Group for Grievers in Asian Culture
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Grief Support Group for Grievers in Asian Culture is a free group for those who are experiencing loss as an Asian or Pacific Islander. Grief looks different for everyone, and within Asian cultures, it can vary greatly based on individual backgrounds and values. Together, the group will honor the diverse ways grief is experienced and support each other through this journey. The group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 9, Feb. 13 and March 13 on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.
There is no cost and no registration is required. For questions, call 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 Parent or Parental Figure Support Group
2025-03-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
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 7:30 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 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.

Child Loss Support Group
2025-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Child Loss Support 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 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 13, Feb. 10 and March 17. The cost is $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.

Calvert Pines Senior Center Drop In Grief Support Group
2025-03-18 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

Burnett Center for Hope & Healing Drop-In Grief Support Group
2025-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20774, United States
The monthly group will meet at the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland, from 4 to 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month.
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.

Rhythm of Life: Drum Circle Support Group
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20774, United States
This free group allows kids and teens ages 9 to 18 to connect through creative expression and the healing power of drumming. Drumming has been shown to relieve symptoms that come with grief and loss, improve physical well-being, help process and regulate emotions … and it’s fun! The group will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, 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.

Bubbles & Bingo: A Black-Tie Affair
2025-03-29 18:00 - 23:00 | The Attreeum, 610 N Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Everything about this event is new – the dressiest, most delicious bingo night you’ll ever experience. Starting with a new venue – the beautiful Atreeum at Soaring Timbers in Annapolis – you will enjoy delicious cocktails and champagne, followed by a gourmet dining experience. Afterward, try your luck with five bingo games called by local celebrities. Lucky winners can score incredible luxury prizes. All proceeds will support the organization’s hospice, supportive and grief care programs and services provided to patients and families in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s counties.

Navigating Anticipatory and Ambiguous Grief in Dementia Caregiving
2025-04-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
This free workshop is designed to support dementia caregivers and family members in understanding and managing the complex emotions associated with anticipatory and ambiguous grief. Caregivers often experience grief long before the death of a loved one due to the progressive nature of dementia. Anticipatory grief involves mourning the loss of the cognitive and physical abilities of a loved one, while ambiguous grief arises from the uncertainty of what has been lost and what remains in the relationship. It will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena.
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 4-Week Grief Support Group for children & teens
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
This group is for children and teens who have lost someone dear to them within the last 12 months. The focus will be on normalizing grief reactions, teaching coping skills and providing opportunities to remember their loved ones. Groups will be divided by age and grade level based on enrollment.

The sessions will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15 and 22, at the Chesapeake Life Center on Hospice of the Chesapeake’s John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.

The cost for 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.

Stepping Stones Squad
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20774, United States
This is a monthly Saturday gathering for any kids who have already participated in the Stepping Stones program. Children and teens can connect as they journey through grief. Activities include art projects, stories, drum circles, music and games.
Parents can meet separately while their children are in their group. They can gather to discuss topics like parenting while grieving, managing stress and coping strategies.

This program is free and will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 5, May 3 and June 7 at the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, 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.

Parent Loss Workshop
2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
This workshop provides space for those grieving the loss of a parent to come together to feel supported in their grief. Join others for a time of sharing and reflection.

The group will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the Chesapeake Life Center offices at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, Maryland. The cost is $10.

Registration is required for all workshops 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 Exercise in Grief Work
2025-04-05 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 and adults. Supplies are provided. No art skills are required. It will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, May 3 and June 14 at the Burnett Center for Hope and Healing, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland. The cost is $10 per session.

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

Monday Morning Mindfulness
2025-04-07 08:30 - 09:30
Start your week with intention and clarity with this morning session. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or have an established practice, this session offers guided meditation, gentle breathwork and reflective prompts to help you center yourself for the week ahead.

It will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 7, May 5 and June 2, at the Center for Hope & Healing on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. This is a free program.

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.

Soul Collage Studio
2025-04-07 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 7 at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, Maryland, and simultaneously via Zoom. The supply fee 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.
