Windsor Essex Hospice

ES - Knitting & Crocheting
2026-12-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) and 1 more date | 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

ES – Rest and Restore: A Mindful Grief Support Practice
2026-12-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-11-23 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 - Rest and Restore: A Mindful Grief Support Practice
2026-12-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-23 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.

W - Knit/Crochet-Along
2026-12-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-09 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

Hockey for Hospice Tournament
2026-12-27 - 2026-12-29 | Ontario
ABOUT HOCKEY FOR HOSPICE
Hockey for Hospice is held every year from December 27th to December 29th. The tournament hosts approximately 2,000 young hockey players annually, ranging from ages 4-14, at a number of local arenas. Each of the players collect pledges from friends and family, and to date, they have raised more than $5.2 million for Hospice.
Hockey For Hospice not only allows children to take part in a fun, well-organized hockey tournament, it also teaches them the importance of giving back to their community from a young age. The Hockey for Hospice Committee is made up of dedicated volunteers who work year-round to ensure a fabulous event and are always looking for opportunities to grow and improve.
For more information, to register your team today, or to support a player, please visit www.hockeyforhospice.com.

W - Good Grief Café: Drop-In Support Group
2026-12-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-11-25 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

ES - Good Grief Café: Drop-In Support Group
2026-12-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-20 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.

ES – Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One
2026-12-10 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.

W - The Ten Touchstones Bereavement Series
2026-12-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Windsor Campus, 6038 Empress Street, Windsor, Ontario, N8T1B5, Canada
This six-session closed support group provides a safe, compassionate space to connect with others who have experienced the death of a loved one. Guided by Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s 10 Touchstones of Grief, participants are invited to explore their grief, share their experiences, and gain insight into the many ways grief can be expressed. Through conversation, reflection, and peer support, this group encourages healing, connection, and hope while honoring each person’s unique grief journey.

Session Date(s): July 8 | Aug. 12 | Sept. 9 | Oct. 14 | Nov. 18 | Dec. 9

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Hospice Windsor, Administration Building

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

W - Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One
2026-11-25 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.
