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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/2024-05-06/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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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-2024/2024-05-02/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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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/2024-04-29/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T130000
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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-2024/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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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/2024-04-22/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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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/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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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-2024/2024-04-11/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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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/2024-04-08/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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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-2024/2024-04-04/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240401T100000
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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/2024-04-01/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20231013T155152Z
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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-2024/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T113000
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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/2024-03-25/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240318T113000
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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/2024-03-18/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T123000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
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-2024/2024-03-14/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
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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/2024-03-11/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20240202T214144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T175436Z
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SUMMARY:Public Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Navigating A Life Changing Diagnosis\n7 Keys for More Choice and Control\nDr. Seow and Dr. Winemaker will be hosting a presentation\, Navigating A Life Changing Diagnosis:  7 Keys for More Choice and Control.  They have worked with patients and families who have felt unprepared and overwhelmed when dealing with a serious illness.  They will share the 7 keys that allow us to take charge and feel prepared through the illness trajectory.  A free copy of their book\, Hope for the Best – Plan for the Rest\, will be available to registered participants. \n  \nDate:  March 7\, 2024 \nLocation: The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County – 6038 Empress St.\, Windsor ON\, Administrative Building #600 \nTime: Doors open at 5:30 pm; Formal presentation 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm \nRegistration: Visit https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/events to register \nCost: Free \n  \nAbout the Presenters: \n \nDr. Seow is the Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation and a Professor in the Department of Oncology at McMaster University. \n  \n  \nDr. Winemaker is an Associate Clinical Professor\, Department of Family Medicine in the Division of Palliative Care at McMaster University.  She teaches palliative care to health care professionals. \n  \nThey are also the authors of the book\, Hope for Best – Plan for the Rest\, and cohost the podcast The Waiting Room Revolution. \n  \nParticipants will have a better understanding of: \n• The importance of seeking out resources and information early in the illness journey \n• How a palliative approach to care can help improve quality of life for patients and families right from diagnosis through to grief and bereavement \n• The importance of family\, caregivers\, friends\, neighbours\, etc. in a patient’s illness journey.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/public-education-session-february-2024/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T203647Z
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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. 5 | Oct. 3 | Nov. 7 | Dec. 5 \nTime: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nLocation: Hospice Windsor Campus – Children’s Home
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/w-childrens-wellness-group/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240304T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
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/2024-03-04/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20231013T155152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T120255Z
UID:10004774-1709118000-1709125200@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-2024/2024-02-28/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20240116T153315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T191223Z
UID:10005150-1707994800-1708000200@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-2024/2024-02-15/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001513-1707732000-1707737400@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/2024-02-12/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20240111T161034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T183814Z
UID:10005839-1707323400-1707327000@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-2024/2024-02-07/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20240104T193108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T193149Z
UID:10005094-1707321600-1707325200@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:The Art Lab - Mobile Splatter Tent
DESCRIPTION:Onsite ONLY at the Windsor Campus\nLife can be orderly and sometimes ordinary\, so let’s whip some paint and make a mess! The Art Lab will be on-site at our Windsor Campus with their Mobile Splatter Tent with canvases\, paint\, splatter tools\, and smocks – be sure to dress for a mess! \n  \nCriteria: Children and Youth\, Ages 5-19 \nDate: Wednesday\, February 7\, 2024 \nTime: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nLocation: Hospice Windsor Administration Building #600 \nMaximum Participants: 20 \nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, February 1\, 2024 \n  \nFor more information or to register\, please call (519) 974-7100 or email twright@thehospice.ca. \n  \nPlease Note: this event involves splattering paint\, and participants may get paint on their clothing or bodies.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/the-art-lab-mobile-splatter-tent/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20231013T155152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T120255Z
UID:10005161-1707303600-1707310800@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-2024/2024-02-07/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Staff-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001512-1707127200-1707132600@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/2024-02-05/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001511-1706522400-1706527800@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/2024-01-29/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T183000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20240104T163906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T150823Z
UID:10005092-1706117400-1706121000@www.thehospice.ca
SUMMARY:January Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding the Connection Between the Brain and Behaviour\nIt is estimated that over 600\,000 people in Canada live with dementia of which Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form. To understand Alzheimer’s disease\, it is important to know the connection between the brain and behaviours. It is with this understanding that we as caregivers are better able to support the person living with dementia and have the capacity to provide quality\, memorable care at end of life. \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024 \nFormat: Webinar – Participants can attend via Zoom either individually or as part of a viewing group hosted at both the Erie Shores and Windsor Campuses. 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 (107 Talbot St. W.\, Leamington) – Welcome Centre\nWindsor Campus (6038 Empress St.\, Windsor) – Administrative Building #600\n\nPresentation begins at 5:30 pm \nPresenter: Rosemary Fiss\, BASc MEd\, Alzheimer Society of Windsor‐Essex County \n  \nRegistration is now closed. For more information\, please contact (519) 974-7100 ext. 2277 or email lmcdowell@thehospice.ca. \n  \n Hospice Monthly Education Sessions are generously supported by The Don and Gail Rodzik Education Endowment.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/january-education-session-2024/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001510-1705917600-1705923000@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/2024-01-22/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001509-1705312800-1705318200@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/2024-01-15/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T072941
CREATED:20220307T164131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151018Z
UID:10001508-1704708000-1704713400@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/2024-01-08/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Volunteer-Led Programs
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