Hospice of the Chesapeake

Culinary Event
2023-05-12 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Hall at Huntingtown, 4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown, MD, 20639, United States
The culinary event begins with cocktail hour, followed by delicious dishes created by Maryland Country Caterers paired with the vineyard’s finest wines, all designed to delight your palate. Features of the event include a live auction with pieces from local artisans, exciting travel packages, and more to benefit all the programs that Hospice of the Chesapeake offers to community families during their most difficult times.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group
2023-05-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-04-12 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 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, April 12, May 10 and June 14.
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.

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Morning Group via Zoom
2023-05-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-12 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 on the second Wednesday of the month, April 12, May 10 and June 14 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.

Southern Pines Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2023-05-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Southern Pines Senior Center, Southern Pines Senior Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD, 20657, 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 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, April 11, May 9 and June 13 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.
Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

Smash and Mend Grief Workshop
2023-05-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Burnett Calvert Hospice House, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678, United States
In this expressive arts workshop, we 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 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Burnett Calvert Hospice House, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland. The cost is $25 per person.
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.

North Beach Senior Center Drop-In Grief Support Group
2023-05-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-05 13:00 - 14:00 | North Beach Senior Center, North Beach Senior Center, 9010 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, MD, 20714, 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. Wednesdays, April 5, May 3 and June 7 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.
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 Grief Support Group (In Person and Online)
2023-05-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-03 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 meet from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays, April 3, May 1 and June 5 at the Chesapeake Life Center’s office at 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, in Largo, Maryland, as well as 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.

Maryland Therapeutic Riding Workshop: Family Edition
2023-04-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Maryland Therapeudic Riding, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
Families are welcome to explore their grief in collaboration with Maryland Therapeutic Riding and their equine friends. Minimum age for children is 8. All activities will take place with feet on the ground, as there will be no riding of horses. No experience with horses necessary. It will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at MTR’s equestrian center, 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, Maryland. The cost is $25 per person, with a maximum of $50 max per family.
To register, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Stepping Stones 6-Week Grief Support Group for Ages 6 to 18
2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-04-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-04-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-03-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-03-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Chesapeake Life Center has revamped its grief support programs for children and teens to better suit the schedules of families.

Stepping Stones 6-Week Grief Support Group also is for ages 6 to 18, but focuses on newly bereaved children and teens whose loss occurred within the last 12 months. Groups will be divided by age and grade level based on enrollment. The group will focus on normalizing grief reactions, teaching coping skills and providing opportunities to remember the loved ones that have died. A social space for parents and guardians will be available each week. A six-week commitment is required. Families have the option to attend on the Pasadena campus or our Charles County campus, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, Maryland. Both groups will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 to April 26. The groups will not meet April 5.

Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event.

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.

Caring for Life Gala
2023-04-22 18:00 - 23:00 | Live! Hotel, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
The Hospice Gala is the single largest fundraising event we hold annually. Typically, this event draws approximately 500 attendees and raises more than $500,000 to support the mission of Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Walking through Grief -- Quiet Waters Park
2023-04-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Join other grievers as we take a springtime “slow walk” through Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. The walk will focus on developing awareness of our natural surroundings and how this can help in coping with loss. Time for discussion and reflection will be available. This free walk is for all fitness levels on an easy trail. The walk will take place at Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, Maryland, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, April 21.
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.

Calling All Authors! Free Grief Writing Workshop
2023-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
No writing experience is necessary for this workshop. You are invited to share your story of how you navigated through the first special life tradition that you once celebrated with your lost loved one. Your story may bring hope to others with similar experiences, and giving words to your experience may help you find an outlet for your grief. This free workshop will take place virtually via Zoom from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 20.
To register, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Calvert Pines Senior Center Drop In Grief Support Group
2023-04-18 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 18, May 16 and June 20 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.

Walking through Grief -- Lake Artemesia Park
2023-04-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Berwyn Road & 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights, 20740, United States
Join other grievers as we take a springtime “slow walk” through Lake Artemesia Park. The walk will focus on developing awareness of our natural surroundings and how this can help in coping with loss. Time for discussion and reflection will be available. This free walk is for all fitness levels on an easy trail. The walk will take place at the park at 8200 55th Ave., College Park, Maryland, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 17.
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.

Virtual Pet Loss Workshop sponsored by Perfect Pet Resort
2023-04-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This is a free virtual program for adults mourning the loss of a beloved pet. 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. This workshop is sponsored by Perfect Pet Resort and will be held via Zoom from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13. Registration for this program is required and can be completed at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pet-loss-workshop-sponsored-by-perfect-pet-resort-tickets-571007768607 .

Sudden Loss 5-Week Group
2023-04-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-04-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-03-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-03-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Chesapeake Life Center’s Sudden Loss 5-Week Group will meet weekly for five sessions to focus on how to heal from deaths that felt unexpected. Participants will learn grounding skills and how to safely express feelings of loss and its circumstances. The group will be led by two trauma-informed clinicians. A five-week commitment is required. Participants will be pre-screened to ensure that the group is a good fit.
The group will meet on the Pasadena campus from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, March 14 through April 11. The total cost is $50.

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

Quarterly Child Loss Support Group via Zoom
2023-04-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Quarterly Child Loss Support Workshop 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. Wednesday, April 5 via Zoom. 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.

Golden Healing Retreat
2023-04-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Yoga Barn, 44 W Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
For many, grief leaves us feeling shattered and broken. Through grief work and healing after a significant loss, grievers can begin to rebuild and redefine ourselves. During this nurturing yoga and expressive arts retreat, participants will engage in yin yoga followed by the cathartic process of smashing ceramics and using the broken pieces to create something new in the form of a mosaic project. The retreat will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 on the center’s campus at 90 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena, Maryland, as well as at the Yoga Barn, 44 W. Earleigh Heights Road, Severna Park, Maryland. The cost is $50.

Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event.

Registration is required. 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.
