BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Illinois Hospice - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northern Illinois Hospice REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251211T213402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162901Z UID:10001008-1772447400-1772452800@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Rockford - March 2\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nGrief comes in many forms\, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Bridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Mondays\, February 9th to March 16th\, at Northern Illinois Hospice\, Northern Illinois Hospice\, 4751 Harrison Ave.\, Rockford. Registration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Join us for our last session on March 2\, 2026 for Memories & Emotions. \n\n\n\nFEB 9\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nFEB 16\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nFEB 23\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nMAR 2\nMemories & Emotions \nMAR 9\nLearning Survival Skills \nMAR 16\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n\n\n  \nYou Can Anticipate \nEducation – learn about normal grief responses \nSharing – thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences \nRespect – a safe\, non-judgmental atmosphere \nWelcoming – acceptance\, validation\, and appreciation \nConfidentiality – discussion shared stays within the group \nReservations are required. Group size is limited.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Bridge of Hope Rockford\n A Bereavement Care Group \n \n This is a closed group and we will not be taking registration for individual classes. Registrants will be signing up for the entire series.First Name*Last Name*Email*Phone*Are you 18 years of age or older?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Coordinator will be calling all registrants prior to first group so please include your phone number.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nIn addition to Bridge of Hope\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \nWe hope you will join us for Bridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group\, in Rockford\, on Monday\, March 2\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-rockford-march-2-2026/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Rockford\, 4751 Harrison Avenue\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bridge-of-Hope_Rockford_NIH_Feb9-Mar16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251211T220003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162901Z UID:10001015-1772447400-1772452800@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Sycamore - March 2\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nGrief comes in many forms\, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Bridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Mondays\, February 9th to March 16th\, at Northern Illinois Hospice / Gateway Arts Building\, 2225 Gateway Drive\, Sycamore\, IL. Registration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Join us for our last session on March 2\, 2026 for Memories & Emotions.\n\n\nFEB 9\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nFEB 16\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nFEB 23\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nMAR 2\nMemories & Emotions \nMAR 9\nLearning Survival Skills \nMAR 16\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n  \n\n\nYou Can Anticipate \nEducation – learn about normal grief responses \nSharing – thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences \nRespect – a safe\, non-judgmental atmosphere \nWelcoming – acceptance\, validation\, and appreciation \nConfidentiality – discussion shared stays within the group \nReservations are required. Group size is limited.\n\n  \n\n \n \n Bridge of Hope Sycamore\n A Bereavement Care Group \n \n This is a closed group and we will not be taking registration for individual classes. Registrants will be signing up for the entire series.First Name*Last Name*Email*Phone*Are you 18 years of age or older?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Coordinator will be calling all registrants prior to first group so please include your phone number.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n\n\nIn addition to Bridge of Hope\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \nWe hope you will join us for Bridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group\, in Sycamore\, on Monday\, March 2\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-sycamore-march-2-2026/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Sycamore / Gateway Arts Building\, 2225 Gateway Drive\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hope_Sycamore_NIH_Feb9-Mar16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251230T161129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162901Z UID:10001027-1772532000-1772537400@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - March 3\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nJoin us for The Healing Cup\, a weekly grief group hosted by Northern Illinois Hospice that provides a welcoming space to connect with others who are navigating grief\, share experiences\, or simply listen. This group meets on Tuesday\, March 3\, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Starbucks\, 2570 Charles St.\, Rockford\, IL 61108. This is a drop-in group that is free to attend and does not require registration. \n\n  \nAll Dates: Tuesdays – January 6\, January 13\, January 20\, January 27\, February 3\, February 10\, February 17\, February 24\,  March 3\, March 10\, March 17\, March 24\, March 31\, April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, May 5\, May 12\, May 19\, May 26 2026 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Starbucks\, 2570 Charles St.\, Rockford\, IL 61108 \n\n\n  \nIn addition to the Healing Cup\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \n  \nWe hope you will join us for the Healing Cup Grief Group in Rockford on Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/the-healing-cup-grief-group-march-3-2026/ LOCATION:Starbucks – 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Healing-Cup-Grief-Group-2026-Northern-Illinois-Hospice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251211T213726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162901Z UID:10001009-1773052200-1773057600@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Rockford - March 9\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nGrief comes in many forms\, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Bridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Mondays\, February 9th to March 16th\, at Northern Illinois Hospice\, Northern Illinois Hospice\, 4751 Harrison Ave.\, Rockford. Registration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Join us for our last session on March 9\, 2026 for Learning Survival Skills. \n\n\n\nFEB 9\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nFEB 16\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nFEB 23\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nMAR 2\nMemories & Emotions \nMAR 9\nLearning Survival Skills \nMAR 16\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n\n\n  \nYou Can Anticipate \nEducation – learn about normal grief responses \nSharing – thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences \nRespect – a safe\, non-judgmental atmosphere \nWelcoming – acceptance\, validation\, and appreciation \nConfidentiality – discussion shared stays within the group \nReservations are required. Group size is limited.\n\n\n\n \n \n Bridge of Hope Rockford\n A Bereavement Care Group \n \n This is a closed group and we will not be taking registration for individual classes. Registrants will be signing up for the entire series.First Name*Last Name*Email*Phone*Are you 18 years of age or older?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Coordinator will be calling all registrants prior to first group so please include your phone number.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nIn addition to Bridge of Hope\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \nWe hope you will join us for Bridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group\, in Rockford\, on Monday\, March 9\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-rockford-march-9-2026/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Rockford\, 4751 Harrison Avenue\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bridge-of-Hope_Rockford_NIH_Feb9-Mar16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251211T220137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162901Z UID:10001016-1773052200-1773057600@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Sycamore - March 9\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nGrief comes in many forms\, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Bridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Mondays\, February 9th to March 16th\, at Northern Illinois Hospice / Gateway Arts Building\, 2225 Gateway Drive\, Sycamore\, IL. Registration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Join us for our last session on March 9\, 2026 for Learning Survival Skills.\n\n\nFEB 9\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nFEB 16\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nFEB 23\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nMAR 2\nMemories & Emotions \nMAR 9\nLearning Survival Skills \nMAR 16\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n  \n\n\nYou Can Anticipate \nEducation – learn about normal grief responses \nSharing – thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences \nRespect – a safe\, non-judgmental atmosphere \nWelcoming – acceptance\, validation\, and appreciation \nConfidentiality – discussion shared stays within the group \nReservations are required. Group size is limited.\n\n  \n\n \n \n Bridge of Hope Sycamore\n A Bereavement Care Group \n \n This is a closed group and we will not be taking registration for individual classes. Registrants will be signing up for the entire series.First Name*Last Name*Email*Phone*Are you 18 years of age or older?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Coordinator will be calling all registrants prior to first group so please include your phone number.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n\n\nIn addition to Bridge of Hope\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \nWe hope you will join us for Bridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group\, in Sycamore\, on Monday\, March 9\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-sycamore-march-9-2026/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Sycamore / Gateway Arts Building\, 2225 Gateway Drive\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hope_Sycamore_NIH_Feb9-Mar16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251230T160832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162901Z UID:10001026-1773136800-1773142200@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - March 10\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nJoin us for The Healing Cup\, a weekly grief group hosted by Northern Illinois Hospice that provides a welcoming space to connect with others who are navigating grief\, share experiences\, or simply listen. This group meets on Tuesday\, March 10\, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Starbucks\, 2570 Charles St.\, Rockford\, IL 61108. This is a drop-in group that is free to attend and does not require registration. \n\n  \nAll Dates: Tuesdays – January 6\, January 13\, January 20\, January 27\, February 3\, February 10\, February 17\, February 24\,  March 3\, March 10\, March 17\, March 24\, March 31\, April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, May 5\, May 12\, May 19\, May 26 2026 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Starbucks\, 2570 Charles St.\, Rockford\, IL 61108 \n\n\n  \nIn addition to the Healing Cup\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \n  \nWe hope you will join us for the Healing Cup Grief Group in Rockford on Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/the-healing-cup-grief-group-march-10-2026/ LOCATION:Starbucks – 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Healing-Cup-Grief-Group-2026-Northern-Illinois-Hospice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20260112T213603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162901Z UID:10001040-1773480600-1773487800@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Healing Together - A Family Grief Support Event - March 14\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nJoin us for a structured and compassionate event offering support to both children and families experiencing loss. During the first hour children and parents/guardians will meet separately with age-appropriate activities for children\, and grief support discussion and guidance for parents/guardians. In the second hour we will gather together to create Memory Frames honoring our loved one(s)\, and will conclude with a simple remembering ritual. The workshop is free of charge and all supplies are provided\, intended for children ages 6-11 years. \nRegistration is through the Sycamore Public Library by calling the youth desk at (815) 895-2500 ex. 413 or in-person at the library. There is no online registration\, space is limited. \n*parent/guardian must be present for child(ren) to participate \nCo-hosted by Northern Illinois Hospice and Sycamore Public Library \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/healing-together-a-family-grief-support-event-march-14-2026/ LOCATION:Sycamore Public Library\, 103 E State St\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251211T214059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162901Z UID:10001010-1773657000-1773662400@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Rockford - March 16\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nGrief comes in many forms\, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Bridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Mondays\, February 9th to March 16th\, at Northern Illinois Hospice\, Northern Illinois Hospice\, 4751 Harrison Ave.\, Rockford. Registration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Join us for our last session on March 16\, 2026 for Secondary Losses & Next Steps. \n\n\n\nFEB 9\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nFEB 16\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nFEB 23\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nMAR 2\nMemories & Emotions \nMAR 9\nLearning Survival Skills \nMAR 16\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n\n\n  \nYou Can Anticipate \nEducation – learn about normal grief responses \nSharing – thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences \nRespect – a safe\, non-judgmental atmosphere \nWelcoming – acceptance\, validation\, and appreciation \nConfidentiality – discussion shared stays within the group \nReservations are required. Group size is limited.\n\n\n\n \n \n Bridge of Hope Rockford\n A Bereavement Care Group \n \n This is a closed group and we will not be taking registration for individual classes. Registrants will be signing up for the entire series.First Name*Last Name*Email*Phone*Are you 18 years of age or older?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Coordinator will be calling all registrants prior to first group so please include your phone number.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nIn addition to Bridge of Hope\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \nWe hope you will join us for Bridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group\, in Rockford\, on Monday\, March 16\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-rockford-march-16-2026/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Rockford\, 4751 Harrison Avenue\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bridge-of-Hope_Rockford_NIH_Feb9-Mar16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251211T220313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162901Z UID:10001017-1773657000-1773662400@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Sycamore - March 16\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nGrief comes in many forms\, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Bridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Mondays\, February 9th to March 16th\, at Northern Illinois Hospice / Gateway Arts Building\, 2225 Gateway Drive\, Sycamore\, IL. Registration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Join us for our last session on March 16\, 2026 for Secondary Losses & Next Steps.\n\n\n\n\n\nFEB 9\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nFEB 16\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nFEB 23\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nMAR 2\nMemories & Emotions \nMAR 9\nLearning Survival Skills \nMAR 16\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n  \n\n\nYou Can Anticipate \nEducation – learn about normal grief responses \nSharing – thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences \nRespect – a safe\, non-judgmental atmosphere \nWelcoming – acceptance\, validation\, and appreciation \nConfidentiality – discussion shared stays within the group \nReservations are required. Group size is limited.\n\n  \n\n \n \n Bridge of Hope Sycamore\n A Bereavement Care Group \n \n This is a closed group and we will not be taking registration for individual classes. Registrants will be signing up for the entire series.First Name*Last Name*Email*Phone*Are you 18 years of age or older?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Coordinator will be calling all registrants prior to first group so please include your phone number.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n\n\nIn addition to Bridge of Hope\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \nWe hope you will join us for Bridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group\, in Sycamore\, on Monday\, March 16\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-sycamore-march-16-2026/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Sycamore / Gateway Arts Building\, 2225 Gateway Drive\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hope_Sycamore_NIH_Feb9-Mar16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251230T161328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162901Z UID:10001028-1773741600-1773747000@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - March 17\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nJoin us for The Healing Cup\, a weekly grief group hosted by Northern Illinois Hospice that provides a welcoming space to connect with others who are navigating grief\, share experiences\, or simply listen. This group meets on Tuesday\, March 17\, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Starbucks\, 2570 Charles St.\, Rockford\, IL 61108. This is a drop-in group that is free to attend and does not require registration. \n\n  \nAll Dates: Tuesdays – January 6\, January 13\, January 20\, January 27\, February 3\, February 10\, February 17\, February 24\,  March 3\, March 10\, March 17\, March 24\, March 31\, April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, May 5\, May 12\, May 19\, May 26 2026 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Starbucks\, 2570 Charles St.\, Rockford\, IL 61108 \n\n\n  \nIn addition to the Healing Cup\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \n  \nWe hope you will join us for the Healing Cup Grief Group in Rockford on Tuesday\, March 17\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/the-healing-cup-grief-group-march-17-2026/ LOCATION:Starbucks – 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Healing-Cup-Grief-Group-2026-Northern-Illinois-Hospice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251230T161443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162900Z UID:10001029-1774346400-1774351800@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - March 24\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nJoin us for The Healing Cup\, a weekly grief group hosted by Northern Illinois Hospice that provides a welcoming space to connect with others who are navigating grief\, share experiences\, or simply listen. This group meets on Tuesday\, March 24\, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Starbucks\, 2570 Charles St.\, Rockford\, IL 61108. This is a drop-in group that is free to attend and does not require registration. \n\n  \nAll Dates: Tuesdays – January 6\, January 13\, January 20\, January 27\, February 3\, February 10\, February 17\, February 24\,  March 3\, March 10\, March 17\, March 24\, March 31\, April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, May 5\, May 12\, May 19\, May 26 2026 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Starbucks\, 2570 Charles St.\, Rockford\, IL 61108 \n\n\n  \nIn addition to the Healing Cup\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \n  \nWe hope you will join us for the Healing Cup Grief Group in Rockford on Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/the-healing-cup-grief-group-march-24-2026/ LOCATION:Starbucks – 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Healing-Cup-Grief-Group-2026-Northern-Illinois-Hospice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T220300 CREATED:20251230T161802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162900Z UID:10001030-1774951200-1774956600@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - March 31\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nJoin us for The Healing Cup\, a weekly grief group hosted by Northern Illinois Hospice that provides a welcoming space to connect with others who are navigating grief\, share experiences\, or simply listen. This group meets on Tuesday\, March 31\, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Starbucks\, 2570 Charles St.\, Rockford\, IL 61108. This is a drop-in group that is free to attend and does not require registration. \n\n  \nAll Dates: Tuesdays – January 6\, January 13\, January 20\, January 27\, February 3\, February 10\, February 17\, February 24\,  March 3\, March 10\, March 17\, March 24\, March 31\, April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, May 5\, May 12\, May 19\, May 26 2026 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nLocation: Starbucks\, 2570 Charles St.\, Rockford\, IL 61108 \n\n\n  \nIn addition to the Healing Cup\, Northern Illinois Hospice offers a variety of other grief support groups tailored to different needs and communities\, including: \n\nMemorial Pillow Workshops\nTranquil Tuesdays\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \n  \nWe hope you will join us for the Healing Cup Grief Group in Rockford on Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/the-healing-cup-grief-group-march-31-2026/ LOCATION:Starbucks – 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Healing-Cup-Grief-Group-2026-Northern-Illinois-Hospice.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR