Windsor Essex Hospice

ES - Good Grief Café: Drop-In Support Group
2026-05-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Erie Shores Campus Welcome Centre, 197 Talbot Street West, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 1N8
Onsite Only at the Erie Shores Welcome Centre.
The purpose of the Good Grief Café is to provide an opportunity for participants to listen and share with one another about their experiences and challenges while grieving a loved one. They will be held once a month in a casual setting where coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided, under the facilitation of the Spiritual Care Coordinator.

Criteria: This group is open to adults (18 and over) who have lost a significant other and were involved in palliative or Hospice care within the last year, either in the community or at the Hospice Residence
Dates: Jan. 16 | Feb. 20 | Mar. 20 | Apr. 17 | May 15 | June 19 | July 17 | Aug. 21 | Sept. 18 | Oct. 16 | Nov. 20 | Dec. 18
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Hospice, Erie Shores Campus – Welcome Centre

For more information or to register, please call (519) 974-7100.

W - Knit/Crochet-Along
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Windsor Campus, 6038 Empress Street, Windsor, Ontario, N8T1B5, Canada
Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus

Opportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests, while learning/enhancing a skill.

Criteria: Hospice Volunteer Services and Wellness Programs are offered to patients and caregivers diagnosed with a life-threatening illness within the past two years. Programs & Services are provided by qualified Hospice Volunteers, and all Hospice programs and services are offered free of charge to clients in our community
Date(s): Mondays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Weekly
Location: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus
Registration: 519-974-7100

ES - Knitting & Crocheting
2026-05-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Erie Shores Campus, 197 Talbot Street West, Suite 701, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 1N8, Canada
Onsite ONLY at the Erie Shores Campus

Opportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests, while learning/enhancing a skill.

Criteria: Hospice Volunteer Services and Wellness Programs are offered to patients and caregivers diagnosed with a life-threatening illness within the past two years. Programs & Services are provided by qualified Hospice Volunteers, and all Hospice programs and services are offered free of charge to clients in our community
Date(s): Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Weekly
Location: Onsite ONLY at the Erie Shores Campus
Registration: 519-974-7100

W - Rest and Restore: A Mindful Grief Support Practice
2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | April’s Garden, 6038 Empress St, WINDSOR, ON, N8T 1B5, Canada
The purpose of this group is to provide a gentle, restorative space where individuals can slow down, breathe, and be present with their grief. Through guided mindfulness practices, light movement, and optional group reflection, participants are supported in calming the nervous system and connecting with others in a compassionate environment.

Criteria: This group will be open to adults (18+) affected by a loss of a loved one within the past 18 months due to a life-limiting illness.
Date(s): May 25 | June 22 | July 27 | Aug 24 |Sept 28 | Oct 26 | Nov 23
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Hospice Windsor Campus – April’s Garden (behind the Windsor Residence at the back of the property)
Maximum Participants: 10

For more information or to register, please call (519) 974-7100 and speak to Intake.

ES – Rest and Restore: A Mindful Grief Support Practice
2026-05-25 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Erie Shores Campus, 197 Talbot Street West, Suite 701, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 1N8, Canada
The purpose of this group is to provide a gentle, restorative space where individuals can slow down, breathe, and be present with their grief. Through guided mindfulness practices, light movement, and optional group reflection, participants are supported in calming the nervous system and connecting with others in a compassionate environment.

Criteria: This group will be open to adults (18+) affected by a loss of a loved one within the past 18 months due to a life-limiting illness.
Date(s): May 25 | June 22 | July 27 | Aug 24 |Sept 28 | Oct 26 | Nov 23
Time: 1:30-3:00 PM
Location: Hospice Erie Shores Campus – Welcome Centre
Maximum Participants: 10

For more information or to register, please call (519) 974-7100 and speak to Intake.

W - Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One
2026-05-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Windsor Campus, 6038 Empress Street, Windsor, Ontario, N8T1B5, Canada
This group provides the components of a grief support group in a culinary setting. Participants will learn skills that promote healthy grieving techniques for discovering meaning and purpose in coping with a new daily reality. Workshops include resources for meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, eating alone, and many other areas that can trigger grief.

Criteria: Open to adults (18+) who live alone and whose partner has died within the last 18 months due to a life-limiting illness. This is a closed group – registration through Intake is required.
Date(s): Jan. 28 | Feb. 25 | Mar. 25 | April 29 | May 27 | June 24 | Sept. 30 | Oct. 28 | Nov. 25
Location: Onsite Only at the Windsor Campus
Registration: This is a closed group. Please call 519-974-7100 to register.

W - Good Grief Café: Drop-In Support Group
2026-05-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Windsor Campus, 6038 Empress Street, Windsor, Ontario, N8T1B5, Canada
The purpose of the group is to provide education on particular topics related to grief and create supportive connections through conversation and sharing with other group members.

Criteria: This group is open to adults (18 and over) who have lost a significant other and were involved in palliative or Hospice care within the last year, either in the community or at the Hospice Residence
Location: Hospice Windsor Administration Building #600
Registration: Please call (519) 974-7100 to register through Intake.
Maximum Participants: 10-12; participants can join for any or all sessions

Dates: Jan. 28 | Feb. 25 | Mar. 25 | Apr. 22 | May 27 | June 24 | July 22 | Aug. 26 | Sept. 23 | Oct. 28 | Nov. 25 | Dec. 23
Times: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

W - Seasons of Grief Support Group
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Windsor Campus, 6038 Empress Street, Windsor, Ontario, N8T1B5, Canada
Grief has many seasons. Some days feel heavy, others a little lighter, and sometimes it can feel like no one else could possibly understand. You don’t have to go through it alone.
Seasons of Grief is a monthly group where we gather for 1.5 hours to talk, learn, and support one another. Together, we’ll explore:

the stages and shapes grief can take
the different ways loss shows up in our lives
common triggers and how to cope when they arise

This group isn’t about “fixing” grief — it’s about finding comfort, understanding, and connection in a safe space. Our hope is that you leave feeling seen, supported, and a little less alone in your journey. All are welcome, wherever you are in your season of grief.

2026 Date(s): Jan. 14 | Feb. 11 | Mar. 11 | Apr. 8 | May 13 | June 10 | July 8 | Aug. 12 | Sept. 9 | Oct. 14 | Nov. 11 | Dec. 9

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Hospice Windsor, Administration Building
Maximum Participants: 15

For more information or to RSVP, please call (519) 974-7100.

ES – Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One
2026-06-11 04:30 - 18:00 | Erie Shores Campus, 197 Talbot Street West, Suite 701, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 1N8, Canada
This group provides the components of a grief support group in a culinary setting. Participants will learn skills that promote healthy grieving techniques for discovering meaning and purpose in coping with a new daily reality. Workshops include resources for meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, eating alone, and many other areas that can trigger grief.

Criteria: Open to adults (18+) who live alone and whose partner has died within the last 18 months due to a life-limiting illness. This is a closed group – registration through Intake is required.
2026 Date(s): June 11 | Aug. 13 | Oct. 8 | Dec. 10
Location: Onsite Only at the Erie Shores Campus – Welcome Centre
Registration: This is a closed group. Please call 519-974-7100 to register.

June Education Session
2026-06-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Ontario
Sick of Being Sick: Understanding Suffering Beyond Symptoms
People living with chronic, serious, and life-limiting illnesses often express being “sick of being sick.” While this statement may reflect physical symptom burden, it can also reveal deeper experiences of grief, identity loss, existential distress, social isolation, and total pain. This session will explore the unique and shared experiences of suffering in chronic and terminal illness, helping hospice palliative care providers, volunteers, and community healthcare professionals recognize and respond to the multidimensional needs of those they support. Through case-based discussion and reflective practice, participants will gain practical approaches to fostering personhood, meaning, dignity, and compassionate care throughout the illness trajectory and at end of life.

Presenters: Mahoganie Hines, BScN, RN, MHSc, CHPCN(c)
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Format: Webinar – Participants can attend via Microsoft Teams either individually or as part of a viewing group hosted at the Erie Shores Campus or the Windsor Campus. The Microsoft Teams link will be provided upon registration.
Time: Doors open and a light meal is provided at 5:00 pm for the on-site viewing groups

Erie Shores Campus (197 Talbot St. W., Leamington) – Welcome Centre
Windsor Campus (6038 Empress St., Windsor) – Administrative Building #600

Presentation begins at 5:30 pm

For more information, please contact (519) 974-7100 ext. 2277 or email education@thehospice.ca.

Hospice Education Sessions are generously supported by The Don and Gail Rodzik Education Endowment.
