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SUMMARY:Caboto's Charity Pasta Nights
DESCRIPTION:On the first Wednesday of each month\, the Giovanni Caboto Club will be hosting their Charity Pasta Night in support of local organizations\, including our Hospice. \n  \nDate(s): Jan. 3 | Feb. 7 | Mar. 6 | Apr. 3 | May 1 | June 5 | July 3 | Aug. 7 | Sept. 4 | Oct. 2 | Nov. 6 | Dec. 4 \nTime: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nLocation: Giovanni Caboto Club – Caboto Hall \n  \nTakeout is also available. For more information\, please call (519) 252-8383.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/cabotos-charity-pasta-nights-2024/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Giovanni Caboto Club\, 2175 Parent Ave\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8X 4K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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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/2024-11-04/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T110000
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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): Feb. 28 | Mar. 27 | Apr. 24 | May 29 | Sept. 25 | Oct. 30 | Nov. 27 \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/w-beyond-the-plate-2024-2/2024-10-30/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
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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/2024-10-28/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T160000
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SUMMARY:Inter-Faith Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Inter-Faith Group of Windsor and Essex County\n\nTopic: Spirituality at the End of Life – An Inter-Faith Perspective \nDate: Sunday\, October 27\, 2024 \nTime: Registration 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Presentations 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM \nLocation: The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County\, 6038 Empress St.\, Windsor – Administrative Building #600 \n  \nIf you are interested in learning about the important role spirituality and faith plays in our end-of-life journey\, come join us for this discussion. Several representatives from a variety of faith traditions will share their perspective on this important topic. \n  \nSpace is limited so please RSVP to Dr. Norman King: call (519) 980-9853 or email nking@uwindsor.ca \n  \nSponsored by The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. 
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/inter-faith-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T140000
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SUMMARY:ES - 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. \n  \nCriteria: Participants who have experienced a death within the last year. \nDates: Feb. 28 | Mar. 20 | Apr. 24 | Oct. 23 | Nov. 20 \nTime: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM \nLocation: Onsite Only at the Erie Shores Campus – Welcome Centre \nMaximum Number of Participants: 5 \nRegistration: This is a closed group. Please call 519-974-7100 to register.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/es-beyond-the-plate-cooking-for-one-2024/2024-10-23/
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:20241021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241021T113000
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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/2024-10-21/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240111T180011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T162552Z
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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-2024/2024-10-18/
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:20241014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241014T113000
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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/2024-10-14/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240116T153315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T191223Z
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SUMMARY:W - Good Grief Café: Psychoeducational Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 \nLocation: Hospice Windsor Administration Building #600 \nRegistration: Please call (519) 974-7100 to register through Intake. \n  \nDates: Feb. 15 | March 14 | April 11 | May 9 | June 6 | Sept. 12 | Oct. 10 | Nov. 7 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n– \nEvening Dates: Sept. 26 | Nov. 21 \nTime: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/w-good-grief-cafe-2024/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
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/2024-10-07/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240111T161034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T183814Z
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SUMMARY:W - Children's Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY:\nTaylor Wright (CYC\, BSW\, MSW\, RSW) \n  \nThis 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. \n  \nCriteria: 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. \nDates: Feb. 7 | Mar. 7 | Apr. 4 | May 2 | Jun. 6 | Sept. 6 | Oct. 4 | Nov. 14 | Dec. 11 \nTime: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nLocation: Hospice Windsor Campus – Children’s Home
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/w-childrens-wellness-group-2024/2024-10-04/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240105T155016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T155016Z
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SUMMARY:Caboto's Charity Pasta Nights
DESCRIPTION:On the first Wednesday of each month\, the Giovanni Caboto Club will be hosting their Charity Pasta Night in support of local organizations\, including our Hospice. \n  \nDate(s): Jan. 3 | Feb. 7 | Mar. 6 | Apr. 3 | May 1 | June 5 | July 3 | Aug. 7 | Sept. 4 | Oct. 2 | Nov. 6 | Dec. 4 \nTime: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nLocation: Giovanni Caboto Club – Caboto Hall \n  \nTakeout is also available. For more information\, please call (519) 252-8383.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/cabotos-charity-pasta-nights-2024/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:Giovanni Caboto Club\, 2175 Parent Ave\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8X 4K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
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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/2024-09-30/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20231106T151532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T152727Z
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SUMMARY:Savour the Wine Tour
DESCRIPTION:THANK YOU FOR SAVOURING THE WINE WITH US!\nThank you to everyone who came out to this year’s Hospice Savour the Wine Tour\, and helped make this event a resounding success. We hope you enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon tour of tastings at local wineries across Windsor and Essex County! Thanks to your support\, the 2024 Savour the Wine Tour supported over 206 Nights of Care for Hospice patients and their families. See you next year! \n  \nSAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 28TH\, 2025\n  \n \n  \n2024 PARTICIPATING WINERIES:\n\nAleksander Estate Winery\nColio Estate Winery\nCooper’s Hawk Vineyards\nMuscedere Vineyards\nNorth 42 Degrees Estate Winery & Bistro\nOxley Estate Winery\nPaglione Estate Winery\nPelee Island Winery\nSprucewood Shores Estate Winery\nViewpointe Estate Winery\nVivace Estate Winery
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/savour-the-wine-tour-2024/
LOCATION:Ciociaro Club\, 3745 N Talbot Rd\, Oldcastle\, Ontario\, N0R 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240618T161923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T181307Z
UID:10005397-1727373600-1727380800@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:Dr. Jim Gall Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jim Gall joined The Hospice Team as a Palliative Physician in 2008 and retired in 2016. He was truly admired and well respected for his compassion and empathy by patients\, families\, coworkers\, colleagues and community health care professionals; and as a mentor\, leader\, and strong advocate for patients in achieving high quality standards and holistic palliative care. \nAs a legacy and tribute to his life’s work\, devotion\, and commitment\, The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County\, Inc. created The Dr. Jim Gall Hospice Award for Compassionate Palliative Care\, Supporting the Whole Person and Their Caregivers. \nThis award celebrates and honours healthcare professionals in recognition of outstanding achievement\, contributions to and impact in the field of hospice palliative care in Windsor and Essex County. \nIf you would like to nominate an individual for this award\, please click here to download the 2024 Nomination Package.  \nWe will present the award at The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County’s Volunteer Awards on Thursday\, September 26\, 2024. This event is invite only\, in person in the Auditorium at our Windsor Campus. We hope to see you there! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/dr-jim-gall-award-presentation-2024/
LOCATION:The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County\, 6038 Empress Street #600 Building\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T191223Z
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SUMMARY:W - Good Grief Café: Psychoeducational Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 \nLocation: Hospice Windsor Administration Building #600 \nRegistration: Please call (519) 974-7100 to register through Intake. \n  \nDates: Feb. 15 | March 14 | April 11 | May 9 | June 6 | Sept. 12 | Oct. 10 | Nov. 7 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n– \nEvening Dates: Sept. 26 | Nov. 21 \nTime: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/w-good-grief-cafe-2024/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240826T154326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T120749Z
UID:10005393-1727262000-1727269200@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): Feb. 28 | Mar. 27 | Apr. 24 | May 29 | Sept. 25 | Oct. 30 | Nov. 27 \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/w-beyond-the-plate-2024-2/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240821T150824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T151557Z
UID:10005731-1727202600-1727209800@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:The A.L.S. Society of (Windsor) Essex County Education Evening
DESCRIPTION:Insights From the Latest ALS Research\nDr. Michael Strong will be in Windsor to share the recent research breakthrough in the quest to understand\, treat\, and potentially cure amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). \nDr. Strong is a clinician-researcher with a specific focus on ALS. He is also a Professor of Neurology at Western University\, a published author\, and a guest lecturer who has received numerous awards for his ALS research. \n  \nPlease join us:\nDate: Tuesday\, September 24\, 2024 \nTime: Doors open at 6:00 PM\, presentation 6:30 – 8:30 PM \nLocation: The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County \n  \nThis education event is open to those living with ALS\, families\, health care workers\, or anyone who would like to hear one of the world’s leading ALS researchers. \n  \nFor more information\, contact Sharon Colman at (519) 564-7172 or email sharon.colman@alswindsor.ca.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/als-education-evening/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001545-1727085600-1727091000@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/2024-09-23/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001544-1726480800-1726486200@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/2024-09-16/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240116T153315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T191223Z
UID:10005704-1726138800-1726144200@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Good Grief Café: Psychoeducational Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \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 \nLocation: Hospice Windsor Administration Building #600 \nRegistration: Please call (519) 974-7100 to register through Intake. \n  \nDates: Feb. 15 | March 14 | April 11 | May 9 | June 6 | Sept. 12 | Oct. 10 | Nov. 7 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n– \nEvening Dates: Sept. 26 | Nov. 21 \nTime: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/w-good-grief-cafe-2024/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240909T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001543-1725876000-1725881400@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/2024-09-09/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240111T161034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T183814Z
UID:10005781-1725638400-1725642000@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:W - Children's Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY:\nTaylor Wright (CYC\, BSW\, MSW\, RSW) \n  \nThis 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. \n  \nCriteria: 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. \nDates: Feb. 7 | Mar. 7 | Apr. 4 | May 2 | Jun. 6 | Sept. 6 | Oct. 4 | Nov. 14 | Dec. 11 \nTime: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nLocation: Hospice Windsor Campus – Children’s Home
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/w-childrens-wellness-group-2024/2024-09-06/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240105T155016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T155016Z
UID:10005104-1725465600-1725476400@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:Caboto's Charity Pasta Nights
DESCRIPTION:On the first Wednesday of each month\, the Giovanni Caboto Club will be hosting their Charity Pasta Night in support of local organizations\, including our Hospice. \n  \nDate(s): Jan. 3 | Feb. 7 | Mar. 6 | Apr. 3 | May 1 | June 5 | July 3 | Aug. 7 | Sept. 4 | Oct. 2 | Nov. 6 | Dec. 4 \nTime: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nLocation: Giovanni Caboto Club – Caboto Hall \n  \nTakeout is also available. For more information\, please call (519) 252-8383.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/cabotos-charity-pasta-nights-2024/2024-09-04/
LOCATION:Giovanni Caboto Club\, 2175 Parent Ave\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8X 4K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240902T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001542-1725271200-1725276600@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/2024-09-02/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240826T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001541-1724666400-1724671800@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/2024-08-26/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240626T135737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T141223Z
UID:10005631-1724151600-1724155200@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:V - Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Virtual\n  \nBring balance to your life and find inner peace through focusing on relaxation and breathing. \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: Tuesday\, July 30 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nLocation: Zoom link will be provided upon registration \nRegistration: 519-974-7100
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/virtual-yoga/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240819T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001540-1724061600-1724067000@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/2024-08-19/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240816T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T130808
CREATED:20240111T180011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T162552Z
UID:10005398-1723802400-1723807800@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. 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-2024/2024-08-16/
LOCATION:Erie Shores Campus Welcome Centre\, 197 Talbot Street West\, Leamington\, Ontario\, N8H 1N8
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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