BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Illinois Hospice - ECPv6.15.18//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:20260407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171759 CREATED:20251230T161947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162900Z UID:10001031-1775556000-1775561400@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - April 7\, 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\, April 7\, 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\, April 7\, 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-april-7-2026/ 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:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171759 CREATED:20251230T162125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162900Z UID:10001032-1776160800-1776166200@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - April 14\, 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\, April 14\, 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\, April 14\, 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-april-14-2026/ 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:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171759 CREATED:20251230T162244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162900Z UID:10001033-1776765600-1776771000@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - April 21\, 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\, April 21\, 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\, April 21\, 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-april-21-2026/ 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:20260421T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171759 CREATED:20260317T180026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162900Z UID:10001043-1776787200-1776792600@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Sycamore - April 21\, 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 Tuesdays from April 21\, 2026\, to May 26\, 2026\, 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 first session on Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\, for Introductions & Grief Overview.\n\n\n\n\n\nAPRIL 21\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nAPRIL 28\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nMAY 5\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nMAY 12\nMemories & Emotions \nMAY 19\nLearning Survival Skills \nMAY 26\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 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.CAPTCHA\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 Tuesday\, April 21\, 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-april-21-2026/ 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/2026/03/Bridge-of-Hope_Sycamore-Spring-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171759 CREATED:20260311T204632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162900Z UID:10001042-1777215600-1777219200@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Annual Spring Memorial 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_image_element image=”17055″ alignment=”center” preloader=”” css_animation=””][vc_heading heading_text=”Annual Spring Memorial 2026″ heading_wrapper=”h1″ heading_color=”{“solid“:{“id“:“Main accent color“\,“color“:“#9e76b4“}}” heading_typography=”{“variants“:“600“}” css_animation=””][vc_text_element css_animation=””]You and your family are cordially invited to join us in a memorial honoring your loved ones at the 2026 Annual Spring Memorial. \nDuring the event\, you’ll have the opportunity to display a standing photo frame of your loved one and will have the chance to read or recite a few sentences in remembrance of them. \nREGISTRATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Register for this FREE event on or before Tuesday\, April 21 by calling 815.398.0500 or filling out the form below. \nDate: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Northern Illinois Hospice\, 4751 Harrison Ave\, Rockford\, IL 61108[/vc_text_element][vc_empty_space][vc_separator line_color=”{“id“:“custom_4183466860032322“\,“color“:“#4ab2ab“}” height=”2px” css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_raw_html]JTVCZ3Jhdml0eWZvcm0lMjBpZCUzRCUyMjQ4JTIyJTIwdGl0bGUlM0QlMjJ0cnVlJTIyJTVE[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://northernillinoishospice.org/event-details/annual-spring-memorial/ LOCATION:Northern Illinois Hospice Rockford\, 4751 Harrison Avenue\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171759 CREATED:20251230T162429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162900Z UID:10001034-1777370400-1777375800@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:The Healing Cup Grief Group - April 28\, 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\, April 28\, 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\, April 28\, 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-april-28-2026/ 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:20260428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171759 CREATED:20260317T180228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162900Z UID:10001044-1777392000-1777397400@northernillinoishospice.org SUMMARY:Bridge of Hope Bereavement Care Group - Sycamore - April 28\, 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 Tuesdays from April 21\, 2026\, to May 26\, 2026\, 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 next session on Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026\, for The Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well.”\n\n\n\n\n\nAPRIL 21\nIntroductions & Grief Overview \nAPRIL 28\nThe Realms of Grief & “They Mean Well” \nMAY 5\nNurturing Yourself & Support \nMAY 12\nMemories & Emotions \nMAY 19\nLearning Survival Skills \nMAY 26\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.CAPTCHA\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 Tuesday\, April 28\, 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-april-28-2026/ 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/2026/03/Bridge-of-Hope_Sycamore-Spring-2026.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR