W - Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | 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
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-25 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

February Education Session
2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Ontario
Talking About Death Won’t Kill You: The Importance of Communicating Care
A palliative approach to care invites a different kind of communication, one grounded in deep listening, and accompaniment rather than fixing or persuading. This presentation focuses on how we can support families through emotionally complex conversations, including expressions of fear, hope, guilt, and uncertainty. Participants will consider the role of presence and reflect on how compassionate communication can foster trust, meaning, and a sense of not being alone at the end of life.

Speaker: Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller, Associate Professor – School of Social Work, Director – Centre of Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) Lakehead University
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Format: Webinar – Participants can attend via Zoom either individually or as part of a viewing group hosted at either the Erie Shores or Windsor Campus. The Zoom 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.

ES - Knitting & Crocheting
2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-16 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 - Knit/Crochet-Along
2026-03-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-20 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

W - Seasons of Grief Support Group
2026-03-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-08 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.

Rubber Duck Drop
2026-03-12 19:05 - 21:30 | WFCU Centre, 8787 McHugh St, Windsor, Ontario, N8S 0A1, Canada
We’re so very grateful to everyone who supported our Rubber Duck Drop!
We had an amazing crowd come cheer on their ducks, and would like to congratulate our Hospice Rubber Duck Race Winners:

First Place: Duck #486
Second Place: Duck #457
Third Place: Duck #1390

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible! To our incredible volunteers, to our emcee extraordinaire and “duck consultant” Dave, the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club, and the WFCU Centre team and clean up crew!

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

ES - Good Grief Café: Drop-In Support Group
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-17 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.

March Education Session
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Ontario
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language
Communication is an important part of providing quality of care at end of life and language barriers can impact this care. This presentation provides an introduction to Deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL). By understanding Deaf culture and appropriate communication practices, healthcare providers can deliver more compassionate, equitable, and person-centered care for Deaf and hard of hearing/deafened individuals and their families.

Speaker: Peter Skarp, Canadian Hearing Services
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 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.

The Hospice Gala
2026-03-28 18:00 | Giovanni Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave, Windsor, Ontario, N8X 4K2, Canada
SAVOUR THE SEA WITH HOSPICE!
Our signature event of the year – filled with food, fun, and dancing for all!
For over 40 years, this gala evening has highlighted the immense support our Hospice receives from our community. It is an opportunity to celebrate the work of our amazing team, and thank our sponsors, donors, supporters, and champions for their continued commitment to local Hospice patients and families.
We hope you will join us for an evening of delicious food and live entertainment while we dance the night away!

Cost: $185.00/person
Date: Saturday March 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Giovanni Caboto Club

*Please note: this is a 19+ event

Online ticket sales are now closed. To purchase tickets over the phone, please call (226) 348-0768.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please call (519) 251-2594 for more information.

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Hospice Memorial Service - April 2026
2026-04-12 14:30 - 15:00 | Ontario
On behalf of The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. and In Honour of the Ones We Love, we invite you, your family, friends, and loved ones to attend our virtual Memorial Service.

On Sunday, April 12th, our Hospice Supportive Care Coordinators, Sue and Maria, paid tribute to your loved ones during our online Memorial Service. This service honours those who have passed between January 1st and December 31st, 2025.
We are honoured that you entrusted your loved one into our care, and we thank you for joining us to honour and remember them together.
For those who were unable to join the live stream, or wish to watch it again, the recording is now available on our YouTube Page: https://youtu.be/r8k5qBCDM5Y

If you have any questions, please call (226) 348-0768 and ask to speak to a Hospice Representative.

Hospice Dove Pin Campaign
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-26 | Ontario
ABOUT THE HOSPICE DOVE PIN
The Hospice Dove Pin is a heartfelt way to show your support for our Hospice. All proceeds directly support Hospice care for patients and families in our community. We hope that you will wear one in memory of a loved one, in honour of our Hospice patients and families, or to show your support for our Hospice.
Thank you to our friends at Ground Effects LTD and Mega Mold International for designing and manufacturing these pins.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We need volunteers to help collect donations and hand out dove pins at more than 30 locations across Windsor and Essex County.
Here’s a few things you need to know:

Volunteer shifts range between 3-4 hours, and you can sign up for one (or more!)
Volunteers are scheduled in pairs, so register with a friend or family member, or Hospice will match you up with someone great!
This event happens rain or shine; some stores will be set up inside, some outside
There is no minimum donation for a pin, all donations are appreciated
Training and support is provided before and during your shift

Questions? Please call (226) 348-0768 or email bsmith@thehospice.ca.

Click here to sign up for a volunteer shift.

DATES
These lapel pins are available by donation at various stores throughout Windsor-Essex the weekend of April 22 – 26, 2026.

For more information about the Hospice Dove Pin Campaign, please call (519) 974-7100 or email bsmith@thehospice.ca.

LOCATIONS

County of Essex – 360 Fairview Ave. W., Essex
Dental Health Centre – 3475 North Service Rd. E Unit A, Windsor
Erie Shores Hospice Welcome Centre – 197 Talbot St. W. Suite 701, Leamington
Gerry Gulliver’s Gifts – 194 Talbot St. West, Leamington (inside of Erie Shores HealthCare)
Jake’s Windsor Brew Factory – 2785 Howard Ave, Windsor
Kensington Court Retirement Residence – 1953 Cabana Rd. W., Windsor
Macro Foods – 25 Amy Croft Dr. #23 A, Tecumseh
Pomegranate Chinese Cuisine – 7816 Wyandotte St. E, Windsor
RARE Butcher – 35 Amy Croft Dr. Unit 4, Lakeshore
Schinkels’ Meat Market, Essex – 24 Talbot St. N., Essex
Seasons Retirement Communities in Royal Oak Village – 2400 Sandwich W. Pkwy., LaSalle
Titanium Transportation Group Inc. – Windsor Terminal – 3315 Devon Dr., Windsor
Williams Food Equipment – 2150 Ambassador Dr., Windsor

Windsor:

Metro – Central Mall, 3663 Tecumseh Rd. E.
Metro – Devonshire Mall, 3100 Howard Ave.
Metro – 6740 Wyandotte St. E.
Rexall – 3840 Howard Ave.
Shoppers Drug Mart – Tecumseh Mall, 7720 Tecumseh Rd. E.
Shoppers Drug Mart – 7980 Menard St.
Shoppers Drug Mart – 4835 Wyandotte St. E.
Real Canadian Superstore – 4371 Walker Rd.

Tecumseh:

Food Basics – 1655 Manning Rd.
Home Hardware – 1613 Lesperance
Metro – 11729 Tecumseh Rd. E.
Shoppers Drug Mart – 500 Manning Rd.
Sobeys – 19 Amy Croft Dr.
Zehrs – 400 Manning Rd.

Leamington:

Shoppers Drug Mart – 269 Erie St. S
Real Canadian Superstore – 201 Talbot St. E.

Kingsville:

Anna’s Garden, Home & Wellness – 1911 Seacliff Dr.
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens – 1550 Rd. 3 E.
Sunshine Drugs – Kingsville IDA Pharmacy – 271 Main St. E.
Zehrs – 300 Main St. E.

Essex:

No Frills – 53 Arthur Ave.
Essex Home Hardware Building Centre – 340 Maidstone Ave. W.

Belle River:

Shoppers Drug Mart – 330 Notre Dame St.
Home Hardware – 625 Notre Dame St.

LaSalle:

Shoppers Drug Mart – 6020 Malden Rd.
Rexall – 5881 Malden Rd.
Zehrs – 5980 Malden Rd.

Amherstburg:

Shoppers Drug Mart – 199 Sandwich St. S.
Sobeys – 93 Sandwich St. S.

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