Windsor Essex Hospice

W - Good Grief Café: Drop-In Support Group
2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | 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 - Beyond the Plate: Cooking for One
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-29 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. This series runs monthly on the last Wednesday of each month (with some exceptions).

Criteria: Individuals who have experienced a death within the last year.
Date(s): 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 - Knit/Crochet-Along
2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 and 2 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
2026-06-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Ontario
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 - Knitting & Crocheting
2026-06-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-30 13:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | Erie Shores Campus, 97 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

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.

More information on registration and locations coming soon.

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.

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