BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Illinois Hospice - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northern Illinois Hospice 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: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: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:20261113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260930T191548Z CREATED:20260928T182631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T191548Z UID:10001113-1794591000-1794598200@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Let's Remember in November DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text] \nOPEN HOUSE\nThe holidays can be especially challenging for those experiencing grief. We’d like to make them a little brighter with a special open house to honor our loved ones. You and your family are invited. \nWhen:\nFriday\, November 13\, 2026\n5:30 PM – 7:30 PM \nWhere:\nNorthern Illinois Hospice\n4751 Harrison Avenue\, Rockford \nThere will be something for everyone:\n\nMemorial Ornament Workshop (Please bring an article of your loved one’s clothing you don’t mind cutting into strips of fabric)\nChildren’s Corner\nCreate a heartfelt memorial message on our community holiday tree\nMeet the Clinical\, Bereavement\, and Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation Staff\nRefreshments\n\nReservations are required so that we have enough supplies on hand\, but this event is free to attend. Please RSVP by filling out the form below or calling 815-398-0500 before November 6\, 2026. \n  \n\n \n Let's Remember in November Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)# of Adults Attending(Required)# of Kids Under 12 Attending(Required)First and Last Names of All Attending(Required)\n Submit \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/lets-remember-in-november/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Rockford\, 4751 Harrison Avenue\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northernillinoishospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lets-Remember-flyer-2026_Final.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR