Hospice of the Chesapeake

Laura Oliver Writing Workshop for Teens
2018-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Please scroll down to register. If preferred, you may call 410-987-2129.
When loss writes a new chapter into our lives, we can lose our grip on the thread of the positive, powerful tale of who we are and who we meant to be. Or, we can put pen to paper and write the next chapter the way we want it to be.
That is what award-winning author Laura Oliver will do when she presents two interactive workshops, “Your Brain on Story! Using the Power of Words to Transform Grief,” at Chesapeake Life Center on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The first workshop will be held from 9:30 to noon, Saturday, Feb. 24, and is designed for adult participants. The second workshop, designed for teenagers, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 10.
By exploring the power of story and words, participants whose life stories have been interrupted by loss, can write a new chapter evoking hope and well-being.
During the workshops, Oliver will share techniques for manifesting change based upon research about the way the brain responds to words. “Changing a life from within is not magic, it’s mind,” she said. “It is a brain thing. Literally.”
The workshops are open to the community and do not require any writing skill. Participants can share their stories or they can write privately. It is up to each individual.
Author of “The Story Within,” Oliver’s short stories and essays have appeared in numerous regional and national publications. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing and literature from Bennington College and has taught writing at the University of Maryland and St. John’s College. Learn more about Oliver at http://www.thestorywithin.com.
The Feb. 24 workshop is open to adults ages 18 and older and costs $25, which includes a copy of “The Story Within.” The March 10 workshop is open to ages 13 to 18 and is free to attend.

Digital Photography Club of Annapolis' Artists Reception in Gallery 90
2018-03-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
See the world through the lenses of 12 members of the Digital Photo Club of Annapolis in an exhibit in Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Gallery 90, the art gallery located throughout the nonprofit’s administrative building on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The work will be on display from Feb. 21 through April 13.
An artists’ reception will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 9. People also can schedule a private tour for your group by contacting Renate Little at 443-837-1512 or rlittle@hospicechesapeake.org.
Exhibiting artists include John Breen of Pasadena; Michael Clemens and Michael Teems of Crownsville; Don Dement, Christine Edwards, Bob Peterson, Margery Silverton, Elvia Thompson and James Walkers, all of Annapolis; Howard Friedman of Edgewater; Anne Weathersby of Chevy Chase; and Dallas Wright Jr., of Burtonsville. The art on display also is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting both organizations.
The Digital Photography Club of Annapolis meets twice a month and was created so that camera enthusiasts of varying skills and interests could discuss various topics and share their passion. Its programs and activities provide information and instruction for all skill levels. For details, visit https://dpca.photoclubservices.com.
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.

Tween Grief Workshop
2018-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Please join us for a tween grief workshop while Anne Arundel County schools are closed. Tweens aged 10-13 can come for a morning of breakfast, sharing and work creating your personal copy of The Healing Book: Celebrating the Life of Someone you Love. Please bring a photo or photos of your loved one. You will have the chance to create your own personalized book and share with peers.
Registration is required. You may register online below, or call 888.501.7077.
Book is included in the $15 cost to attend. Please register by February 23.

Gone Too Soon: An 'unhappy hour' for ages 18 to 24
2018-02-27 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. Feb. 27, 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.

Pet Loss Workshop
2018-02-25 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.

Laura Oliver Writing Workshop for Adults
2018-02-24 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
To register, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you prefer, you can call 410-987-2129.
When loss writes a new chapter into our lives, we can lose our grip on the thread of the positive, powerful tale of who we are and who we meant to be. Or, we can put pen to paper and write the next chapter the way we want it to be.
That is what award-winning author Laura Oliver will do when she presents two interactive workshops, “Your Brain on Story! Using the Power of Words to Transform Grief,” at Chesapeake Life Center on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland. The first workshop will be held from 9:30 to noon, Saturday, Feb. 24, and is designed for adult participants. The second workshop, designed for teenagers, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 10.
By exploring the power of story and words, participants whose life stories have been interrupted by loss, can write a new chapter evoking hope and well-being.
During the workshops, Oliver will share techniques for manifesting change based upon research about the way the brain responds to words. “Changing a life from within is not magic, it’s mind,” she said. “It is a brain thing. Literally.”
The workshops are open to the community and do not require any writing skill. Participants can share their stories or they can write privately. It is up to each individual.
Author of “The Story Within,” Oliver’s short stories and essays have appeared in numerous regional and national publications. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing and literature from Bennington College and has taught writing at the University of Maryland and St. John’s College. Learn more about Oliver at http://www.thestorywithin.com.
The Feb. 24 workshop is open to adults ages 18 and older and costs $25, which includes a copy of “The Story Within.” The March 10 workshop is open to ages 13 to 18 and is free to attend.

Winter 2018 Career Fair and Open House
2018-02-06 14:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Make a difference. Inspire others. Love your job!

Meet Clinical Managers & Staff. On-the-spot interviews.
Please bring copies of your resume.

Friday, Feb. 2 – 2 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 3 – 8 a.m. to noon
Prince George’s County Office
9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD 20774

Tuesday, Feb. 6 – 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10 – 8 a.m. to noon
Anne Arundel County Office
90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122

Positions available include RN Case Managers, RN Hospital Liaisons, Director of Clinical Services, Nurse Practitioner and more.

To attend, please RSVP by emailing recruitment@hospicechesapeake.org,
calling or texting 443-223-9144.

Interested, but unable to attend the fair?
Submit your online application at www.hospicechesapeake.org/careers

SoulCollage Grief Support Group
2018-02-05 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Church of the Redeemer, 7300 Race Track Road, Bowie, MD, 20715, United States
Participants create a series of collages to commemorate lost loved ones and to visually journal the grief process. Cost is $10. *This group meets at the Church of the Redeemer in Bowie.

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

Child Loss Support Group
2018-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
This monthly support group seeks to provide gentle emotional and social support to parents grieving the death of a son or daughter, regardless of age or circumstance.

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

Winter 2018 Career Fair and Open House
2018-02-02 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Prince George’s County office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States

Monthly Evening Grief Support Group - Largo
2018-01-25 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
Similar in format to our morning group, this evening session allows adults grieving the loss of a loved one to share and learn grief themes.

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

Gone Too Soon: An 'unhappy hour' for ages 18 to 24
2018-01-24 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. Jan. 24, 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.

Docent-led tour of "Her Stories: A Women’s Art Show" in Gallery 90
2018-01-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Local women artists of all experience levels, from first time exhibitors to veteran professionals, will share their stories in images in Gallery 90’s new exhibit, “Her Stories: A Women’s Art Show,” curated by the Chesapeake Arts Center.
The exhibit will run from Jan. 9 to Feb. 16 in the art gallery that is located throughout the Hospice of the Chesapeake’s administrative building on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus at 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Maryland.
Five photographers, including Nicole Caracia and Kimmary MacLean of Anne Arundel County, Emily Forgo of Linthicum, Brandi Foster of Hagerstown and Erica Rodriguez of Severna Park, and one screen printer, Sam Jenkins of Millersville, will be featured in this exhibit.
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. Jan. 19. For reservations or to schedule a private tour for a group, contact Renate Little at 443-837-1328 or rlittle@hospicechesapeake.org. For more information about the artists or the exhibit, contact Nicole Caracia at ncaracia@chesapeakearts.org or visit www.chesapeakearts.org.

Evening Grief Support Group - Pasadena
2018-01-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
A facilitated six-week support group offering attendees an opportunity to explore grief themes and share strategies for healing within a community of trust.

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

Morning Grief Support Group - Pasadena
2018-01-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
A facilitated six-week support group offering an opportunity to share with others while exploring coping strategies.

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

Phoenix Rising Teens Support Group
2018-01-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Monthly support group for teens to connect with others who are also grieving the death of a loved one. Cost is $10/teen, maximum $20 for family. Meal provided.

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

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Monthly Evening Group
2018-01-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
For career-aged individuals grieving spouse or non-married life partners. Please call for childcare availability.

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

Coffee & Conversations Morning Grief Support
2018-01-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – Largo Office, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
This gathering is designed to create a safe place for sharing and learning about grief. We will discuss common grief themes and explore coping strategies to support you on your grief journey.

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

Stepping Stones - Children's Support Group
2018-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Life Center – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, US
Children ages 6 to 13 years old will 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. Cost is $10, maximum $20 for family. Breakfast provided.

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

Modality Fair
2017-12-02 09:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Mandrin Inpatient Care Center, 3675 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, MD, 20776, United States
December 02, 2017 9:00 am until 5:30 pm at Mandrin Inpatient Care Center.
Click here to Register

Veterans Day Celebration in Bowie
2017-11-10 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | MD
Please join us for our annual Veterans Day Celebration honoring our patients, families and community members who have served our country.
This year’s event will feature a special centennial commemoration of World War I.
Admission and post-ceremony luncheon are free.
Please RSVP by Nov. 6 to Nicole Malatesta at nmalatesta@hospicechesapeake.org or 443-837-1513.

Vigil Volunteer Quarterly Meeting
2017-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Vigil Volunteer Quarterly Meeting October 19, 2017 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus.

Annual Golf Tournament
2017-10-05 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Queenstown Harbor Golf Links, 310 Links Ln, Queenstown, MD, 21658, United States
Annual Golf Tournament, Thursday, October 5th, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Queenstown Harbor Golf Links.

Modality Fair
2017-09-23 09:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
September 23, 2017 9:00 am until 5:30 pm at Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus.
Click here to Register

Camps Nabi & Phoenix Rising
2017-08-11 - 2017-08-13 | Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center, 975 Indian Landing Road, Millersville, MD, 21108, United States
For one weekend each August, Chesapeake Life Center staff and trained volunteers give grieving children and teens the gift of hope and healing. By attending camp, children and teens learn that they are not alone and, if willing, can share their stories in a safe environment while enjoying fun camp activities, such as swimming, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Lodging,meals, snacks and activities are included in the one-time registration fee of $100. (Need-based scholarships are available.)

Visit chesapeakelifecenter.org to view camp videos and download application. You may also call 888.501.7077 for more information and to request an application.

2017 Fashion for a Cause
2017-06-08 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Porsche Annapolis, 20 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States

Laura Oliver Journal Workshop
2017-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
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