Ohio's Hospice

Drop-In Adult Grief Support Group
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Ohio’s Hospice | Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
WHAT:
Ohio’s Hospice Pathways of HopeSM Grief Counseling Center hosts an open bi-monthly support group for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one within the last 5 years. The group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month to share their experiences and enjoy the fellowship of others who also are grieving the loss of a loved one. A wide variety of topics will be discussed based on the season and needs of the group. This time is an accessible, respectful and confidential space. If you’re grieving a loss, please consider joining us.
WHEN:
First and Third Tuesday Monthly
10-11:15 am
WHERE:
Ohio’s Hospice
Dayton Community Room
324 Wilmington Ave.
Dayton, OH 45420
REGISTRATION:
No registration is required. For more information, please call 937.258.4991.
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Growing Together Monthly Support Group
2025-10-07 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-21 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-04 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-18 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-02 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-16 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-06 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-20 15:30 - 17:30 and 1 more date | The Barn Restaurant, 877 W. Main St., Smithville, OH, 44677, United States
WHAT:
Pathways of HopeSM Grief Counseling Center at Ohio’s Hospice hosts a monthly support group, Growing Together. Growing Together is for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The group meets twice monthly to share a meal and enjoy the fellowship of others who also have experienced the loss of a loved one.
This time is an accessible, respectful and confidential space. If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one or supporting a friend who is grieving, please join us for a meal.
WHEN:
First Tuesday – Lunch Bunch – 12:30 pm
Third Tuesday – Dinner Out – 3:30 pm
WHERE:
The Barn Restaurant
877 W. Main St.
Smithville, OH 44677
Questions:
For more information, please email NorthPathwaysofHope@OhiosHospice.org or call 800.653.4490, option 6.
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Heart to Heart - Monthly Support Group
2025-10-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-02-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Ohio’s Hospice | Wooster, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH, 44691, United States
WHAT:
Ohio’s Hospice Pathways of HopeSM Grief Counseling Center is hosting Heart to Heart, an open grief support group for adults who have experienced a loss. Together, led by Pathways of Hope staff and trained volunteers, we gather to share our memories and experiences – heart to heart.
The Heart to Heart group provides a safe venue for sharing experiences, discussing key challenges, and learning about positive coping strategies along the grief journey. These sessions are designed to help adult grievers understand the many nuances of grief, help them with processing the pain, and help them adjust to a world without their loved one. It is not necessary to share openly in a group setting to receive support. The monthly insights from others can generate hope and clarification for one’s own grief experience.
WHEN:
First Tuesday
5:30-7 pm
WHERE:
Marilyn B. and Mark E. Gustafson Center for Supportive Care
Ohio’s Hospice
1900 Akron Rd.
Wooster, OH 44691
REGISTRATION:
While the event is free and open to the public, registration is required. To register and for more information, please call 800.884.6547 or email NorthPathwaysofHope@OhiosHospice.org and include your name, the name of the event, the date of the event, and your phone number.
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Grief Works - Monthly Support Group
2025-11-03 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-01 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Ohio’s Hospice | Newark, 2269 Cherry Valley Rd., Newark, 43055, United States
WHAT:
Ohio’s Hospice Pathways of HopeSM Grief Counseling Center is hosting Grief Works, an open support group for adults that have experienced a loss led by our bereavement staff offered through Ohio’s Hospice | Newark.
The Grief Works group provides a safe venue for sharing experiences, discussing key challenges, and learning about positive coping strategies along the grief journey. These sessions are designed to help adult grievers understand the many nuances of grief, help them with processing the pain, and help them adjust to a world without their loved one. It is not necessary to share openly in a group setting to receive support. The monthly insights from others can generate hope and clarification for one’s own grief experience.
WHEN:
First Monday
3-4:30 pm
WHERE:
Ohio’s Hospice
2269 Cherry Valley Rd.
Newark, OH 43055
REGISTRATION:
While the event is free and open to the public, registration is required. To register and for more information, please call 740.788.1474.
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Hope & Healing - Adult Grief Group
2025-11-06 10:30 - 2025-12-18 12:00 | Ohio’s Hospice | New Philadelphia, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663, United States
WHAT:
Ohio’s Hospice Pathways of HopeSM Grief Counseling Center is hosting a five-week adult grief group, Hope & Healing. Bereavement counseling professional, Marissa Bryan, MSW, will lead the group.
WHEN:
Every other Thursday
Thursday, Nov. 6, through Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
10:30 am-Noon
WHERE:
Ohio’s Hospice
Truman House, Dr. Leslie Harrold Community Campus
716 Commercial Ave. SW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
TOPICS COVERED:

Myths About Grief
Common and Normal Grief Reactions
Different Grieving Styles
The Four Tasks of Mourning
Acknowledging the Secondary Losses
Factors That Influence the Grief Journey
Taking Care of Yourself During the Journey of Grief

The Hope & Healing group provides a safe venue for sharing experiences, discussing key challenges, and learning about positive coping strategies along the grief journey.
These sessions are designed to help adult grievers understand the many nuances of grief, help them with processing the pain, and help them adjust to a world without their loved one. During the Hope & Healing group, participants will identify and process many of the ways that grief presents itself.
It is not necessary to share openly in a group setting to receive support. The weekly curriculum and insights from others can generate hope and clarification for one’s own grief experience.
REGISTRATION:
While the event is free and open to the public, registration is required. To register and for more information, please call 330.365.9542 or email PathwaysofHope@OhiosHospice.org and include your name, the name of the event, the date of the event, and your phone number.
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2025 Remembrance Walk
2025-11-08 08:30 - 13:00 | OH
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Team and Individual Donations
WHAT:
The Ohio’s Hospice 2025 Remembrance Walk offers families and friends an opportunity to honor the memory of a loved one and raise funds to support patient care and services. The top fundraising team or individual will receive an award day of the event.
WHEN:
Saturday, November 8, 2025
8:30 am-1 pm
Registration begins at 8:30 am. Walk starts at 10 am.
WHERE:
Ohio’s Hospice | Dayton
324 Wilmington Ave.
Dayton, OH 45420
COST:
Individual Walker: $25
Veteran or Active Military: $20
Youth Walker (12 & under): $15
Memorial Walk Sign: $20
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Net proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice patient care and services.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Memorial Walk Signs – Memorialize your loved one with a memory sign. Click on the Register Online button below, and use the Purchase Now! button. Add your loved one’s name as you want it to appear. This will be displayed on a sign along the main entrance of the Hospice House during the 2025 Remembrance Walk. Deadline to order signs is Friday, October 24.
Snacks – Fruit and water provided by Trader Joe’s will be available Saturday morning for those coming to pick up T-shirts and walk the memory sign path.
Food Truck – Tweedles Mini Donuts will be onsite offering fresh-to-order dessert.
Routes – 3K and 5K routes will be noted for those who may want to walk a shorter or longer distance.
T-Shirts – Only T-shirts for those who registered by October 17, 2025 are guaranteed. If you register now, T-shirts may be available but are not guaranteed. Registration for the walk will be ongoing up to the day of walk, but T-shirts cannot be guaranteed after October 17.
Awards – Awards for top individual and top team will be given out.
Parking – Additional event parking options, off campus, will be available with shuttle services to campus. Directions and parking maps will be provided.
HOW:
To register online, click the button below. For questions about the event, please contact Candis Conley at CConley@OhiosHospice.org or 937.477.4027. For sponsorship questions, please contact Jill Lewis at JELewis@OhiosHospice.org.

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Team and Individual Donations

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Bereavement Workshop: Grief and the Holidays
2025-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Ohio’s Hospice | New Philadelphia, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663, United States
WHAT:
For those who have experienced the death of a loved one and need grief support services, the Pathways of HopeSM Grief Counseling Center is offering a bereavement workshop, “Grief and the Holidays.”
The workshop will be presented by Emily Duggan, LISW-S, APHSW-C, Manager of Patient and Family Support Services. Participants will learn how to cope with grief during the holidays, practice self-care, and create space to grieve and celebrate.
WHEN:
Monday, November 17, 2025
5:30-6:30 pm
WHERE:
Ohio’s Hospice
716 Commercial Ave. SW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
COST:
Free and open to the public.
HOW:
While the event is free and open to the public, registration is required. To register, please call 800.884.6547 or email NorthPathwaysOfHope@OhiosHospice.org and include your name, the name of the event, the date of the event, and your phone number. For those who wish to attend the bereavement workshop, please note that there are limited seats available.
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2025 Angel Tree Memorial
2025-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Faith Christian Church, 2012 Pleasant Valley Rd. NE, New Philadelphia, 44663, United States
Register for Memorial Service
WHAT:
Ohio’s Hospice Pathways of Hope invites you to attend our Angel Tree Memorial Service in honor and remembrance of your loved ones who have died. During this special memorial service, attendees will read the name of their loved one and light a candle in their memory.
WHEN:
Sunday, November 23, 4 pm
WHERE:
Faith Christian Church
2012 Pleasant Valley Rd. NE
New Philadelphia, OH, 44663
COST:
The program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of our community.
HOW:
To register online, click the button below. Reservations are required. The registration deadline is November 20, 2025. For questions or more information, please contact Emily Duggan at EDuggan@OhiosHospice.org or 330.365.9528.

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Bereavement Workshop: Handling the Holidays
2025-12-08 17:30 - 18:45 | Ohio’s Hospice | Wooster, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH, 44691, United States
WHAT:
For those who have experienced the death of a loved one and need grief support services, the Pathways of HopeSM Grief Counseling Center is offering a bereavement workshop, “Handling the Holidays.”
The workshop will be presented by Emily Duggan, LISW-S, APHSW-C, Manager of Patient and Family Support Services. Participants will learn how to cope with grief during the holidays, practice self-care, and create space to grieve and celebrate.
WHEN:
Monday, December 8, 2025
5:30-6:45 pm
WHERE:
Ohio’s Hospice
1900 Akron Rd.
Wooster, Ohio 44691
COST:
Free and open to the public.
HOW:
While the event is free and open to the public, registration is required. To register, please call 800.884.6547 or email NorthPathwaysOfHope@OhiosHospice.org and include your name, the name of the event, the date of the event, and your phone number. For those who wish to attend the bereavement workshop, please note that there are limited seats available.
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2025 Holiday Trees of Remembrance
2025-12-31 | OH
Holiday Trees of Remembrance
WHAT:
Ohio’s Hospice is honored and privileged to offer the communities we serve memorial trees during the holiday season. The memorial trees are an opportunity for those in the community to remember a loved one who has died.
WHEN:
Trees on display through Dec. 31, 2025.
HOW:
You are invited to visit one of the locations in Wooster, Orrville, New Philadelphia and Millersburg to write the name of your loved one on the provided cardstock ornaments and place it on the tree. You also may wish to share on the ornament any holiday memories or rituals that were enjoyed by you and your loved one.
WHERE:
Gault Inpatient Pavilion
1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
Truman House
716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Wayne County Public Library
220 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691
Orrville Public Library
230 N. Main St., Orrville, OH 44667
Holmes County Public Library
3102 Glen Dr., Millersburg, OH 44654
COST:
The memorial opportunity is free of charge thanks to the generosity of our community.
ONLINE OPTION (Available at our Hospice Inpatient Units):
If you are unable to visit a location in person, please complete the form below and submit to have an ornament placed on the memorial tree in memory of your loved one.
Ornament Request
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