BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Illinois Hospice - ECPv6.17.4.1//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:20261005T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T190107Z CREATED:20260805T172816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T190107Z UID:10001084-1791196200-1791201600@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Rockford - October 5\, 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\, October 5\, 2026\, for Memories & Emotions. \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\, October 5\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\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-october-5-2026/ 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:20261006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T113000 DTSTAMP:20260904T155938Z CREATED:20260904T155938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T155938Z UID:10001100-1791280800-1791286200@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - October 6\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text] \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\, October 6\, 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 – October 6\, October 13\, October 20\, October 27\, November 3\, November 10\, November 17\, November 24\, December 1\, December 8\, December 15\, December 22\, December 29 \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\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Dekalb\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 at Starbucks in Rockford on Tuesday\, October 6\, 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-october-6-2026/ LOCATION:Starbucks – 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-Healing-Cup-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T203000 DTSTAMP:20260904T154617Z CREATED:20260904T145106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T154617Z UID:10001094-1791313200-1791318600@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Dekalb - October 6\, 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 first session of Bridge of Hope on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\, for Introductions & Grief Overview. \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets from 7 PM – 8:30 PM on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026 to November 10\, 2026\, at Vineyard Church\, 1501 S 4th St\, Dekalb\, IL. \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\nOctober 6\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nOctober 13\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nOctober 20\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nOctober 27\nMemories & Emotions \nNovember 3\nLearning Survival Skills \nNovember 10\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 Dekalb\, on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n Bridge of Hope Dekalb\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-dekalb-october-6-2026/ LOCATION:Vineyard Church DeKalb\, 1051 South 4th Street\, DeKalb\, 60115\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bridge-of-Hope_DeKalb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T110000 DTSTAMP:20260318T162859Z CREATED:20260318T141046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162859Z UID:10001061-1791624600-1791630000@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:A Walkabout With Grief - October 10\, 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\, October 10\, 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\, October 10\, 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-october-10-2026/ 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:20261012T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T190025Z CREATED:20260805T181700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T190025Z UID:10001086-1791801000-1791806400@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Rockford - October 12\, 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\, October 12\, 2026\, for Learning Survival Skills. \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\, October 12\, 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-october-12-2026/ 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:20261013T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T113000 DTSTAMP:20260904T160240Z CREATED:20260904T160228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T160240Z UID:10001101-1791885600-1791891000@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - October 13\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text] \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\, October 13\, 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 – October 6\, October 13\, October 20\, October 27\, November 3\, November 10\, November 17\, November 24\, December 1\, December 8\, December 15\, December 22\, December 29 \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\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Dekalb\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 at Starbucks in Rockford on Tuesday\, October 13\, 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-october-13-2026/ LOCATION:Starbucks – 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-Healing-Cup-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T203000 DTSTAMP:20260904T154535Z CREATED:20260904T150248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T154535Z UID:10001095-1791918000-1791923400@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Dekalb - October 13\, 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 Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026\, for The Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well”. \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets from 7 PM – 8:30 PM on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026 to November 10\, 2026\, at Vineyard Church\, 1501 S 4th St\, Dekalb\, IL. \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\nOctober 6\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nOctober 13\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nOctober 20\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nOctober 27\nMemories & Emotions \nNovember 3\nLearning Survival Skills \nNovember 10\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 Dekalb\, on Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n Bridge of Hope Dekalb\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-dekalb-october-13-2026/ LOCATION:Vineyard Church DeKalb\, 1051 South 4th Street\, DeKalb\, 60115\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bridge-of-Hope_DeKalb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260805T185912Z CREATED:20260805T182043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T185912Z UID:10001087-1792405800-1792411200@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Rockford - October 19\, 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 final session of Bridge of Hope on Monday\, October 19\, 2026\, for Secondary Losses & Next Steps. \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\, October 19\, 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-october-19-2026/ 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:20261020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T113000 DTSTAMP:20260904T162556Z CREATED:20260904T162007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T162556Z UID:10001102-1792490400-1792495800@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - October 20\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text] \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\, October 20\, 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 – October 6\, October 13\, October 20\, October 27\, November 3\, November 10\, November 17\, November 24\, December 1\, December 8\, December 15\, December 22\, December 29 \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\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Dekalb\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 at Starbucks in Rockford on Tuesday\, October 20\, 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-october-20-2026/ LOCATION:Starbucks – 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-Healing-Cup-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T203000 DTSTAMP:20260904T154354Z CREATED:20260904T150921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T154354Z UID:10001096-1792522800-1792528200@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Dekalb - October 20\, 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 Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\, for Nurturing Yourself & Support. \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets from 7 PM – 8:30 PM on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026 to November 10\, 2026\, at Vineyard Church\, 1501 S 4th St\, Dekalb\, IL. \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\nOctober 6\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nOctober 13\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nOctober 20\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nOctober 27\nMemories & Emotions \nNovember 3\nLearning Survival Skills \nNovember 10\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 Dekalb\, on Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n Bridge of Hope Dekalb\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-dekalb-october-20-2026/ LOCATION:Vineyard Church DeKalb\, 1051 South 4th Street\, DeKalb\, 60115\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bridge-of-Hope_DeKalb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T113000 DTSTAMP:20260904T162505Z CREATED:20260904T162447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T162505Z UID:10001103-1793095200-1793100600@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - October 27\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text] \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\, October 27\, 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 – October 6\, October 13\, October 20\, October 27\, November 3\, November 10\, November 17\, November 24\, December 1\, December 8\, December 15\, December 22\, December 29 \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\nBridge of Hope\, A Bereavement Care Group – Dekalb\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 at Starbucks in Rockford on Tuesday\, October 27\, 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-october-27-2026/ LOCATION:Starbucks – 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, 2570 Charles St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/The-Healing-Cup-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T203000 DTSTAMP:20260904T154208Z CREATED:20260904T152059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T154208Z UID:10001097-1793127600-1793133000@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Dekalb - October 27\, 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 Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026\, for Memories & Emotions. \nBridge of Hope is a 6-week bereavement care group that meets from 7 PM – 8:30 PM on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026 to November 10\, 2026\, at Vineyard Church\, 1501 S 4th St\, Dekalb\, IL. \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\nOctober 6\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nOctober 13\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nOctober 20\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nOctober 27\nMemories & Emotions \nNovember 3\nLearning Survival Skills \nNovember 10\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 Dekalb\, on Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026\, to find comfort and community in a safe space. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n Bridge of Hope Dekalb\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-dekalb-october-27-2026/ LOCATION:Vineyard Church DeKalb\, 1051 South 4th Street\, DeKalb\, 60115\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Bridge-of-Hope_DeKalb.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR