BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Illinois Hospice - ECPv6.17.5.1//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:20260901T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T120000 DTSTAMP:20260318T162859Z CREATED:20260318T162722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162859Z UID:10001076-1788258600-1788264000@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Tranquil Tuesdays - September 1\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_text_element css_animation=””] \nGrief can sometimes be overwhelming\, and nature is a great means to break the cycle of stressors. Please join Northern Illinois Hospice for Tranquil Tuesdays on September 1\, 2026\, at Anderson Gardens as we explore the grief in our lives and experience new ways to grow through our grief and loss stories. \nDates: Tuesdays\, June 2 – September 1\, 2026\nTime: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nLocation: Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford \nReservations are required. Please call Northern Illinois Hospice Bereavement Coordinator\, Cindy Holda\, at 779-774-9820 to reserve your place! Group size is limited. \nWe hope to see you September 1\, 2026 at Anderson Gardens for the next Tranquil Tuesdays session. \n\n\n \n \n Tranquil Tuesdays\n \n \n Name*Home Address (Address\, City\, State\, Zip)*Email*Phone*\n REGISTER \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\nA Walkabout With Grief\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Rockford\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Sycamore\nTranquil Tuesdays\n\nFor more information about these programs and how to register\, please contact Northern Illinois Hospice at 815-398-0500. \n[/vc_text_element][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/tranquil-tuesdays-september-1-2026/ LOCATION:Anderson Japanese Gardens\, 318 Spring Creek Road\, Rockford\, 61107 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tranquil-Tuesdays_Postcard.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T113000 DTSTAMP:20260904T143408Z CREATED:20260805T183946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T143408Z UID:10001090-1788429600-1788435000@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Sycamore - September 3\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nGrief comes in many forms\, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Join us for our next session of Bridge of Hope on Thursday\, September 3\, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM for Nurturing Yourself & Support. \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Thursdays\, August 20\, 2026 – September 24\, 2026\, at Northern Illinois Hospice\, 2225 Gateway Drive\, Sycamore. \nRegistration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Facilitator: Jen Conley\, LPC – jconley@niha.org – 815-398-0500 \n\n\n\n  \nSession Dates\n\n\n\nAugust 20\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nAugust 27\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nSeptember 3\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nSeptember 10\nMemories & Emotions \nSeptember 17\nLearning Survival Skills \nSeptember 24\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n\n\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\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 Thursday\, September 3\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\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 REGISTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-sycamore-september-3-2026/ 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/2026/08/Bridge-of-Hope_Sycamore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T113000 DTSTAMP:20260904T143304Z CREATED:20260805T184226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T143304Z UID:10001091-1789034400-1789039800@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Sycamore - September 10\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nGrief comes in many forms\, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Join us for our next session of Bridge of Hope on Thursday\, September 10\, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM for Memories & Emotions. \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Thursdays\, August 20\, 2026 – September 24\, 2026\, at Northern Illinois Hospice\, 2225 Gateway Drive\, Sycamore. \nRegistration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Facilitator: Jen Conley\, LPC – jconley@niha.org – 815-398-0500 \n\n\n\n  \nSession Dates\n\n\n\nAugust 20\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nAugust 27\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nSeptember 3\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nSeptember 10\nMemories & Emotions \nSeptember 17\nLearning Survival Skills \nSeptember 24\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n\n\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\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 Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\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 REGISTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-sycamore-september-10-2026/ 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/2026/08/Bridge-of-Hope_Sycamore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T110000 DTSTAMP:20260318T162859Z CREATED:20260318T140851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162859Z UID:10001060-1789205400-1789210800@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:A Walkabout With Grief - September 12\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin Northern Illinois Hospice for A Walkabout With Grief on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026. This is a group for semi-active adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. You’ll experience 45 minutes of walking with 15 minutes of discussion at the start and end of each session. It’s a beautiful setting with a paved walking path\, intermittent shade\, and benches available along the path to sit and view the small lake. \nOutings are on the 2nd Saturday of the month from May through October\, from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM at Sycamore Lake Rotary Park\, 400 N Cross St. \n\nMay 9\nJune 13\nJuly 11\nAugust 8\nSeptember 12\nOctober 10\n\nPart of the path has some elevation. You will want to pack water\, a snack and dress appropriately\, including good walking shoes. If there’s rain in the forecast\, the group might be cancelled. No registration required. Just come on out and walkabout! \nWalkabouts are a symbolic journey and rite of passage. In grief\, we walk a journey not chosen by us\, but one that demonstrates our deep love. Grief is not a problem to be solved. Instead\, it’s an expression to be lived and a life passage from who we used to be into who we are becoming\, all while honoring our beloved. \nWe hope you will join us for our next Walkabout With Grief on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator line_color=”{“id“:“Main accent color“\,“color“:“#9e76b4“}” height=”2px” css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_text_element css_animation=””] \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. \n[/vc_text_element][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/a-walkabout-with-grief-september-12-2026/ LOCATION:Sycamore Lake Rotary Park\, 400 N. Cross Street\, Sycamore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/A-walkabout-with-Grief.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T190308Z CREATED:20260805T170625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T190308Z UID:10001080-1789381800-1789387200@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Rockford - September 14\, 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. Join us for our first session of Bridge of Hope on Monday\, September 14\, 2026\, for Introductions & Grief Overview. \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets from 10:30 AM – Noon on Mondays\, September 14\, 2026 to October 19\, 2026\, at Northern Illinois Hospice\, Northern Illinois Hospice\, 4751 Harrison Ave.\, Rockford. \nRegistration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Facilitator: Cindy Holda\, M. Div – cholda@niha.org – 779-774-9820 \n  \n\nSession Dates\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nSeptember 21\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nSeptember 28\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nOctober 5\nMemories & Emotions \nOctober 12\nLearning Survival Skills \nOctober 19\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n\n\n\n\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\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\, September 14\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \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 REGISTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-rockford-september-14-2026/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Rockford\, 4751 Harrison Avenue\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bridge-of-Hope_Sycamore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T113000 DTSTAMP:20260904T143223Z CREATED:20260805T184519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T143223Z UID:10001092-1789639200-1789644600@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Sycamore - September 17\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nGrief comes in many forms\, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Join us for our next session of Bridge of Hope on Thursday\, September 17\, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM for Learning Survival Skills. \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Thursdays\, August 20\, 2026 – September 24\, 2026\, at Northern Illinois Hospice\, 2225 Gateway Drive\, Sycamore. \nRegistration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Facilitator: Jen Conley\, LPC – jconley@niha.org – 815-398-0500 \n\n\n\n  \nSession Dates\n\n\n\nAugust 20\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nAugust 27\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nSeptember 3\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nSeptember 10\nMemories & Emotions \nSeptember 17\nLearning Survival Skills \nSeptember 24\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n\n\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\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 Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\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 REGISTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-sycamore-september-17-2026/ 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/2026/08/Bridge-of-Hope_Sycamore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T190226Z CREATED:20260805T170956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T190226Z UID:10001081-1789986600-1789992000@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Rockford - September 21\, 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. Join us for our next session of Bridge of Hope on Monday\, September 21\, 2026\, for The Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well.” \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets from 10:30 AM – Noon on Mondays\, September 14\, 2026 to October 19\, 2026\, at Northern Illinois Hospice\, Northern Illinois Hospice\, 4751 Harrison Ave.\, Rockford. \nRegistration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Facilitator: Cindy Holda\, M. Div – cholda@niha.org – 779-774-9820 \n\n\n\n  \nSession Dates\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nSeptember 21\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nSeptember 28\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nOctober 5\nMemories & Emotions \nOctober 12\nLearning Survival Skills \nOctober 19\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n\n\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\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\, September 21\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \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 REGISTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-rockford-september-21-2026/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Rockford\, 4751 Harrison Avenue\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bridge-of-Hope_Rockford.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T113000 DTSTAMP:20260904T143122Z CREATED:20260805T184734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T143122Z UID:10001093-1790244000-1790249400@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Sycamore - September 24\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nGrief comes in many forms\, and you don’t need to navigate your journey alone. Join us for our final session of Bridge of Hope on Thursday\, September 24\, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM for Secondary Losses & Next Steps. \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets on Thursdays\, August 20\, 2026 – September 24\, 2026\, at Northern Illinois Hospice\, 2225 Gateway Drive\, Sycamore. \nRegistration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Facilitator: Jen Conley\, LPC – jconley@niha.org – 815-398-0500 \n\n\n\n  \nSession Dates\n\n\n\nAugust 20\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nAugust 27\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nSeptember 3\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nSeptember 10\nMemories & Emotions \nSeptember 17\nLearning Survival Skills \nSeptember 24\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n\n\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\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 Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\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 REGISTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-sycamore-september-24-2026/ 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/2026/08/Bridge-of-Hope_Sycamore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T190145Z CREATED:20260805T172449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T190145Z UID:10001083-1790591400-1790596800@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Rockford - September 28\, 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. Join us for our next session of Bridge of Hope on Monday\, September 28\, 2026\, for Nurturing Yourself & Support. \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets from 10:30 AM – Noon on Mondays\, September 14\, 2026 to October 19\, 2026\, at Northern Illinois Hospice\, Northern Illinois Hospice\, 4751 Harrison Ave.\, Rockford. \nRegistration is required before the first session\, and the group is designed to be experienced from start to finish. Facilitator: Cindy Holda\, M. Div – cholda@niha.org – 779-774-9820 \n\n\n\n  \nSession Dates\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nSeptember 21\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nSeptember 28\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nOctober 5\nMemories & Emotions \nOctober 12\nLearning Survival Skills \nOctober 19\nSecondary Losses & Next Steps \n\n\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\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\, September 28\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \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 REGISTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/bridge-of-hope-bereavement-care-group-rockford-september-28-2026/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Rockford\, 4751 Harrison Avenue\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bridge-of-Hope_Rockford.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR