Windsor Essex Hospice

W - Knit/Crochet-Along
2023-07-31 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) and 5 more dates | 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 - Good Grief Café: Psychoeducational Support Group
2023-07-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 | 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: September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Hospice, Erie Shores Campus – Welcome Centre 197 Talbot St. W., Leamington ON
Registration: Please call (519) 974-7100 to register through Intake.

Rubber Duck Race
2023-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Park West Beach, River Road, Belle River, Ontario, N0R 1A0, Canada
Thanks for helping us make a splash for Hospice!
We had an amazing crowd come cheer on their ducks, and would like to congratulate our Hospice Rubber Duck Race Winners:

First Place: Duck #1888 – Michaela J.
Second Place: Duck #0968 – Sandy B.
Third Place: Duck #1152 – Marilynn S.

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in support of our Hospice patients and families, and to everyone who came out to the race!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

ES - Card Making
2023-07-10 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-12 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-05-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Erie Shores Campus, 197 Talbot Street West, Suite 701, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 1N8, Canada
Onsite ONLY at the Erie Shores Campus

Learn to make all occasion greeting cards. All supplies provided.

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): Tuesdays, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Monthly
Location: Onsite ONLY at the Erie Shores Campus
Registration: 519-974-7100

Portraits for a Purpose by Death Doula Dreams
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-25 | Ontario
SAVE THE DATE!
Death Doula Dreams is once again hosting her Portraits for a Purpose Fundraiser in support of our Hospice! Jessica is offering 20-minute photography sessions for $100.00, with all proceeds being donated directly to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County.

Date(s): Saturday, June 24th, 2023 – Sunday, June 25th, 2023
Location: Willistead Manor, 1899 Niagara St. Windsor, ON N8Y 1K3
Time: 20-minute timeslots are available from 9:00AM – 5:00PM

For more information, please call (519) 322-9180.

CIBPA Fumo Festa
2023-06-16 | Ontario
Join the Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association (CIBPA) Windsor for their Fumo Festa in support of our Hospice on at Cucina 360 on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
It is sure to be a great night with lots of delicious food, a professional cigar roller, live entertainment, and a silent auction.
All net proceeds will be split between The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County and CIBPA Scholarships. Tickets are limited and can be purchased online.

Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Cucina 360 – 58 Chatham St. W. Unit 100, Windsor, ON N9A 5M6

For more information, visit www.windsor.cibpa.com/fumo-festa.

W - Children's Wellness Group
2023-06-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Windsor Campus, 6038 Empress Street, Windsor, Ontario, N8T1B5, Canada
PRESENTED BY:
Taylor Wright (CYC, BSW, MSW, RSW)

This is an open psychoeducational support group for children to gain an understanding of the importance of self care and wellness. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn coping strategies and improve emotional regulation skills. Groups will take place each month, onsite at the Hospice, Windsor Campus.

Criteria: Children ages 6-12 that have a loved one with a life-limiting or life-altering diagnosis and/or children that have experienced a loss within the past year caused by a life-limiting diagnosis.
Dates: April 5, May 3, June 7, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 6
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Hospice Windsor Campus – Children’s Home

Good Grief Café: Psychoeducational Support Group
2023-05-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Windsor Campus, 6038 Empress Street, Windsor, Ontario, N8T1B5, Canada
PRESENTED BY:
Maria Giannotti (BE, BEd, MA, MSc)
Taylor Wright (RSW, MSW)

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: March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29, Sept. 28, Oct. 26
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Windsor Hospice Campus – April’s Garden
Registration: Please call (519) 974-7100 to register through Intake.

Coping with Caregiving
2023-05-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-05-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Ontario
PRESENTED BY:
Aaron Marentette MSW, RSW
Alexandra Katzenberger MSW, RSW

This psychoeducational support group is open to any adult who is providing physical and/or emotional support to someone living with a life-limiting diagnosis.
Group topics will include aspects of self-care, changing roles in the family, financial planning, advocating and planning for the care of a loved one.

Criteria: This group is open to adults (18 years or older) supporting a loved one with a life-limiting diagnosis. This is an open group, participants can join at anytime.
Dates: April 18, May 2, May 16, Aug. 29, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Nov. 28
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Virtual – Participants will be provided a Zoom link to join the group. Email required to gather when participants are registering.

Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One
2023-05-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-05-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Windsor Campus, 6038 Empress Street, Windsor, Ontario, N8T1B5, Canada
The purpose of this group is to provide the components of a grief support group in a culinary setting. Participants will learn a set of skills that promote healthy grieving techniques for discovering meaning and purpose in coping with a new daily reality. The workshops include help with meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, eating alone, and many other areas that can trigger grief.

Criteria: Participants who have experienced a death within the last year.
Date(s): April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Onsite Only at the Windsor Campus
Registration: This is a closed group, and participants are required to register for all four sessions. Please call 519-974-7100 to register.

ESHF Run and Roll
2023-05-07 | Erie Shores Health Foundation, 197 Talbot Street West, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 1N8, Canada
RUN & ROLL IS BACK FOR 2023!
In 2022, over 350 walkers, runners, and cyclists took to the streets of Leamington and the County for Erie Shores Health Foundation’s “Run and Roll” event. Through sponsorships, donations, and registrations, $148,000 was raised for The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County, Erie Shores Campus.
This year, let’s reach new lengths together.
Sign up to participate in a 5k walk, 5k run, half marathon, or 25k and 70k bike routes, and honour your loved ones.

Date: Sunday, May 7th, 2023
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Erie Shores Health Foundation (197 Talbot St. W.)

Visit www.raceroster.com/events/2023/72174/run-and-roll for more information.
