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SUMMARY:ES - Good Grief Café: Psychoeducational Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Only at the Erie Shores Welcome Centre.\nThe 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. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDates: Jan. 19 | Feb. 16 | Mar. 15 | Apr. 19 | May 17 | Jun. 21 | Jul. 19 | Aug. 16 | Oct. 18 | Nov. 15 | Dec. 2 (Please note: no group in August/September) \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Hospice\, Erie Shores Campus – Welcome Centre \n  \nFor more information or to register\, please call (519) 974-7100.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/es-good-grief-cafe-2024/2024-12-20/
LOCATION:Erie Shores Campus Welcome Centre\, 197 Talbot Street West\, Leamington\, Ontario\, N8H 1N8
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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SUMMARY:Hockey for Hospice Tournament
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT HOCKEY FOR HOSPICE\nHockey 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. \nHockey 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. \nFor more information\, to register your team today\, or to support a player\, please visit www.hockeyforhospice.com.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/hockey-for-hospice-tournament-2024/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
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SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-01-06/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T113000
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SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-01-13/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T113000
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SUMMARY:ES - Good Grief Café: Psychoeducational Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Only at the Erie Shores Welcome Centre.\nThe 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. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDates: Jan. 17 | Feb. 21 | Mar. 21 | Apr. 25 | May 16 | June 20 | July 18 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 19 | Oct. 17 | Nov. 21 | Dec. 19 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Hospice\, Erie Shores Campus – Welcome Centre \nMaximum Participants: 10-12 participants; participants can join for any or all sessions \n  \nFor more information or to register\, please call (519) 974-7100.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/es-good-grief-cafe-2025/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:Erie Shores Campus Welcome Centre\, 197 Talbot Street West\, Leamington\, Ontario\, N8H 1N8
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250120T100000
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SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250127T113000
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SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T183000
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SUMMARY:January Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Applying a Trauma-Informed Approach in Palliative Care \nThis presentation will review what trauma can look like in a palliative care setting as well as identify strategies that healthcare providers can apply when supporting individuals experiencing death and dying.  The definitions of trauma\, trauma informed care\, and vicarious trauma will also be explored. \n  \nDate:  Tuesday\, January 28\, 2025 \nFormat:  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. \nTime:  Doors open and a light meal is provided at 5:00 pm for the on-site viewing groups \n\nErie Shores Campus (197 Talbot St. W.\, Leamington) – Welcome Centre\nWindsor Campus (6038 Empress St.\, Windsor) – Administrative Building #600\n\nPresentation begins at 5:30 pm \nPresenter:  Katrina Dowhan\, RSW \nManager of Psychosocial Services\, The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County \n  \nFor more information or to register\, please contact (519) 974-7100 ext. 2277 or email lmcdowell@thehospice.ca.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/january-education-session-2025/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T130000
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CREATED:20250106T185530Z
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SUMMARY:W - Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One
DESCRIPTION: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. This series runs monthly on the last Wednesday of each month (with some exceptions). \n  \nCriteria: Individuals who have experienced a death within the last year. \nDate(s): Jan. 29 | Feb. 26 | Mar. 26 | Apr. 30 | May 28 | June 25 | Sept. 24 | Oct. 29 | Nov. 26 \nLocation: Onsite Only at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: This is a closed group. Please call 519-974-7100 to register.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/beyond-the-plate-2025/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
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SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-02-03/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250210T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
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SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-02-10/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
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SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-02-17/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20241105T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T192536Z
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SUMMARY:ES - Good Grief Café: Psychoeducational Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Only at the Erie Shores Welcome Centre.\nThe 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. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDates: Jan. 17 | Feb. 21 | Mar. 21 | Apr. 25 | May 16 | June 20 | July 18 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 19 | Oct. 17 | Nov. 21 | Dec. 19 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Hospice\, Erie Shores Campus – Welcome Centre \nMaximum Participants: 10-12 participants; participants can join for any or all sessions \n  \nFor more information or to register\, please call (519) 974-7100.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/es-good-grief-cafe-2025/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Erie Shores Campus Welcome Centre\, 197 Talbot Street West\, Leamington\, Ontario\, N8H 1N8
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
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SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-02-24/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20250106T185530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T185552Z
UID:10005845-1740567600-1740574800@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One
DESCRIPTION: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. This series runs monthly on the last Wednesday of each month (with some exceptions). \n  \nCriteria: Individuals who have experienced a death within the last year. \nDate(s): Jan. 29 | Feb. 26 | Mar. 26 | Apr. 30 | May 28 | June 25 | Sept. 24 | Oct. 29 | Nov. 26 \nLocation: Onsite Only at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: This is a closed group. Please call 519-974-7100 to register.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/beyond-the-plate-2025/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20250210T153545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T144914Z
UID:10005879-1740589200-1740594600@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:February Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Grey Liminal Spaces:  Embedding Ethics into the Palliative Care Approach \nEthics is something we all carry with us\, but not everyone realizes how our personal ethics often influence our professional practices.  In this session\, we will discuss ‘what even is ethics?’.  We will also aim to address and explore why ethics matters when we deliver palliative care. \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025 \nFormat:  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. \nTime:  Doors open and a light meal is provided at 5:00 pm for the on-site viewing groups \n\nErie Shores Campus (197 Talbot St. W.\, Leamington) – Welcome Centre\nWindsor Campus (6038 Empress St.\, Windsor) – Administrative Building #600\n\nPresentation begins at 5:30 pm \nPresenter: Mahoganie Hines\, BScN\, RN\, MHSc\, CHPCN(c) \n  \nFor more information\, please contact (519) 974-7100 ext. 2277 or email education@thehospice.ca.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/february-education-session-2025/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T113000
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SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-03-03/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10003757-1741600800-1741606200@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-03-10/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T190500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20250206T203212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T143748Z
UID:10005878-1741892700-1741901400@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:Rubber Duck Drop
DESCRIPTION:We’re so very grateful to everyone who supported our Rubber Duck Drop!\nWe had an amazing crowd come cheer on their ducks\, and would like to congratulate our Hospice Rubber Duck Race Winners: \n\nFirst Place: Duck #1994\nSecond Place: Duck #0562\nThird Place: Duck #0146\n\nThank you to everyone who purchased tickets in support of our Hospice patients and families\, and to everyone who came out to the drop! \n 
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/rubber-duck-drop-2025/
LOCATION:WFCU Centre\, 8787 McHugh St\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8S 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250317T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10003758-1742205600-1742211000@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-03-17/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20241105T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T192536Z
UID:10005803-1742551200-1742556600@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:ES - Good Grief Café: Psychoeducational Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Onsite Only at the Erie Shores Welcome Centre.\nThe 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. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDates: Jan. 17 | Feb. 21 | Mar. 21 | Apr. 25 | May 16 | June 20 | July 18 | Aug. 15 | Sept. 19 | Oct. 17 | Nov. 21 | Dec. 19 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Hospice\, Erie Shores Campus – Welcome Centre \nMaximum Participants: 10-12 participants; participants can join for any or all sessions \n  \nFor more information or to register\, please call (519) 974-7100.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/es-good-grief-cafe-2025/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:Erie Shores Campus Welcome Centre\, 197 Talbot Street West\, Leamington\, Ontario\, N8H 1N8
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10003759-1742810400-1742815800@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-03-24/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20250106T185530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T185552Z
UID:10005846-1742986800-1742994000@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One
DESCRIPTION: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. This series runs monthly on the last Wednesday of each month (with some exceptions). \n  \nCriteria: Individuals who have experienced a death within the last year. \nDate(s): Jan. 29 | Feb. 26 | Mar. 26 | Apr. 30 | May 28 | June 25 | Sept. 24 | Oct. 29 | Nov. 26 \nLocation: Onsite Only at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: This is a closed group. Please call 519-974-7100 to register.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/beyond-the-plate-2025/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20250317T203722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T165110Z
UID:10005880-1743008400-1743013800@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:March Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Transitions:  Understanding Spirituality at End of Life \nThis presentation explores the role of spirituality in end-of-life care.  We will differentiate spirituality from religion\, highlight diverse religious perspectives on dying\, and highlight best practices for supporting individuals with compassion and respect through this profound transition. \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, March 26\, 2025 \nFormat:  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. \nTime:  Doors open and a light meal is provided at 5:00 pm for the on-site viewing groups \n\nErie Shores Campus (197 Talbot St. W.\, Leamington) – Welcome Centre\nWindsor Campus (6038 Empress St.\, Windsor) – Administrative Building #600\n\nPresentation begins at 5:30 pm \nPresenter: Maria Giannotti\, BEd\, MA\, MSBioethics \n  \nFor more information\, please contact (519) 974-7100 ext. 2277 or email education@thehospice.ca.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/march-education-session-2025/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20241112T175556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T141151Z
UID:10005800-1743271200-1743271200@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:The Hospice Gala
DESCRIPTION:SAVOUR THE SEA WITH HOSPICE!\nOur signature event of the year – filled with food\, fun\, and dancing for all! \nFor 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. \nWe hope you will join us for an evening of delicious food and live entertainment while we dance the night away! \n  \nCost: $185.00/person \nDate: Saturday March 29\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 PM \nLocation: The Giovanni Caboto Club \n  \nOnline ticket sales are now closed. To purchase tickets over the phone\, please call (226) 348-0768.  \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please call (519) 251-2594 for more information. \n  \nPRESENTED BY:\n \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR GOLDSPONSORS:\n \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS:\n      \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:\n       
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/the-hospice-gala-2025/
LOCATION:Giovanni Caboto Club\, 2175 Parent Ave\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8X 4K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10003760-1743415200-1743420600@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-03-31/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10003761-1744020000-1744025400@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250413T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20250402T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140031Z
UID:10005881-1744554600-1744556400@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:Hospice Memorial Service - April 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nOn Sunday\, April 13th\, our Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinators\, Sue and Maria\, will pay tribute to your loved ones during our online Memorial Service. This service honours those who have passed between January 1st and December 31st\, 2024. No RSVP is required to attend\, and this service is open to all. \nWe are honoured that you entrusted your loved one into our care\, and we hope that you will join us to honour and remember them together. \nFor 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/EDjS5Co61Kg \n\nIf you have any questions\, please call (226) 348-0768 and ask to speak to a Hospice Representative.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/hospice-memorial-service-2025/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Memorial Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10003762-1744624800-1744630200@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204756
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10003763-1745229600-1745235000@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Knit/Crochet-Along
DESCRIPTION:Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus\n  \nOpportunity to relax and meet others who share similar interests\, while learning/enhancing a skill. \n  \nCriteria: 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 \nDate(s): Mondays\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Weekly \nLocation: Virtually and Onsite at the Windsor Campus \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/knit-crochet-along/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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