Ohio's Hospice

Grief Works - Monthly Support Group
2026-05-04 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-01 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-06 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-03 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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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Drop-In Adult Grief Support Group
2026-05-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 (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
2026-05-05 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-19 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-02 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-16 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-07 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-21 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-07 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Bereavement Workshop: Supporting Children Through Grief
2026-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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, “Supporting Children Through Grief.” Participants will learn about how children grieve, age-appropriate responses when discussing grief and loss with children, how to support a grieving child, and when to make a referral.
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
5:30-6:30 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 800.653.4490, option 6 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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2026 Hour of Impact Luncheon
2026-05-15 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Sinclair Ponitz Center, 444 W. 3rd Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sponsorships | Table Captains | Donations
WHAT:
At Ohio’s Hospice, the American Pride® Veteran Care program is our commitment to ensuring every Veteran patient receives specialized care that recognizes their unique service and sacrifice. By attending this luncheon, you will have the opportunity to learn more about how we honor the veterans we serve. See firsthand a veteran pinning and hear from our keynote speaker and Retired US Air Force Commander, Colleen Ryan.
WHEN:
Friday, May 15, 2026
Noon-1 pm
Doors open at 11:30 am | Program from Noon-1 pm
Program will begin promptly at noon.
WHERE:
Sinclair Ponitz Center
444 W. 3rd St., Building 12
Dayton, OH 45402
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Net proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice patient care and services.
HOW:
Interested in being a table captain? Call Candis Conley at 937.477.4027 or email CConley@OhiosHospice.org
Questions regarding sponsorships? Call Jill Lewis at 937.414.3583 or email JELewis@OhiosHospice.org

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Bereavement Workshop: Supporting Children Through Grief
2026-06-03 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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, “Supporting Children Through Grief.” Participants will learn about how children grieve, age-appropriate responses when discussing grief and loss with children, how to support a grieving child, and when to make a referral.
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
5:30-6:30 pm
WHERE:
Ohio’s Hospice
Truman House, Dr. Leslie Harrold Community Campus
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 800.653.4490, option 6 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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2026 Remembrance Walk
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Ohio’s Hospice | Troy, 3230 N. County Rd. 25A, Troy, OH, 45373, United States
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Make a Donation
WHAT:
The Ohio’s Hospice 2026 Remembrance Walk offers families and friends an opportunity to honor the memory of a loved one. Teams are encouraged! Top fundraising team and individuals will receive recognition. Net proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice patient care and services. These include community-wide grief counseling and financial assistance for patients unable to pay for their care.
WHEN:
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Registration begins at 9 am.
Walk starts at 10 am.
WHERE:
Ohio’s Hospice
3230 N. County Rd. 25A
Troy, OH 45373
COST:
Individual Walker: $25
Veteran or Active Military: $20
Youth Walker (12 & under): $15
Memory Walk Sign: $20
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Net proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice patient care and services.
HOW:
Register online with the links below. For more information, please contact Candis Conley at CConley@OhiosHospice.org or 937.477.4027. For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sydney Munch at SMunch@OhiosHospice.org or 937.604.0495.
Deadline for registration to be guaranteed a t-shirt: Friday, May 29, 2026
Deadline to purchase a memory sign: Monday, June 1, 2026
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2026 Golf Classic
2026-06-19 07:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Links at Echo Springs, 5940 Loudon Street Rd., Johnstown, OH, 43031, United States
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WHAT:
Join us for the Ohio’s Hospice 2026 Golf Classic. Enjoy a day of golf, lunch, snacks, drinks, and hole competitions all to support Ohio’s Hospice’s continued mission of serving patients, families and the community.
WHEN:
Friday, June 19, 2026
Registration: 7:30 am
Shotgun Start: 8:30 am
Grilled Lunch: 1 pm
WHERE:
The Links at Echo Springs
5940 Loudon Street Rd.
Johnstown, OH 43031
COST:
$600 team of four
Includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch, drinks and snacks.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Net proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice patient care and services.
HOW:
Online registration is available. Registration is required. For event questions, email Adrianne Veatch at AVeatch@OhiosHospice.org or call 740.708.2983. For sponsorship information, email Stacy Geller at SGeller@OhiosHospice.org or call 740.975.5940. First-come first-served, event sells out fast!
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2026 Golf Classic
2026-06-22 10:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Brookside Country Club, 1800 Canton Ave. NW, Canton, 44708, United States
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WHAT:
Join us for the Ohio’s Hospice 2026 Hope Swings Golf Classic. Enjoy a day of golf, breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and hole competitions all to support Ohio’s Hospice’s continued mission of serving patients, families and the community.
WHEN:
Monday, June 22, 2026
Shotgun Start: 10:30 am
WHERE:
Brookside Country Club
1800 Canton Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44708
COST:
$1,100 team of four
Includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Net proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice patient care and services.
HOW:
To register online, click the link below. Registration is required. For questions or sponsorship information, email Mona Sayre at MSayre@OhiosHospice.org or call 330.663.6490.

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2026 Camp Pathways Newark
2026-06-23 08:30 - 2026-06-25 15:30 (America/New_York) | Maennerchor Newark, 195 Orchard St., Newark, OH, 43055, United States
WHAT:
Camp Pathways Newark is a day camp for children, ages 6-12, who have experienced a loss. Professional grief counselors and trained volunteers lead the activities.
WHEN:
June 23-25, 2026
8:30 am-3:30 pm
WHERE:
Maennerchor Newark
195 Orchard St.
Newark, OH 43055
COST:
This camp is open to the community and is available to campers at no cost, thanks to generous community support!
HOW:
Registration is required to ensure your space. To register, please contact Maria Johnson at MJohnson@OhiosHospice.org or call 740.788.1474. The deadline to register is June 12, 2026.
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2026 Camp Pathways
2026-06-26 08:30 - 2026-07-05 15:30 (America/New_York) | Camp Joy, 10117 Old 3C Hwy, Clarksville, 45113, United States
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WHAT:
A weekend of support and fun for grieving children and teens. Offered to families in the Southwest Ohio region, Dayton and surrounding areas.
Camp Pathways is a unique experience designed to encourage children and teens to express their feelings of grief in a safe and fun environment. Professional grief counselors and trained volunteers lead group sessions and activities. Some of the benefits of the camp are:

An opportunity to be with other kids and teens who also have experienced the death of a loved one.
Group support time that provides grief activities.
Lots of fun, age appropriate outdoor activities such as swimming, games, and arts and crafts.
A memorial service that honors the memory of the loved one.

WHEN:
Friday, June 26, 2026 through Sunday, June 28, 2026
Day camp, not overnight
WHERE:
Camp Joy Outdoor Education Center
10117 Old 3C Hwy.
Clarksville, OH 45113
COST:
This camp program is available at no cost, thanks to the generous support from our community.
TRANSPORTATION:
Transportation will be provided from Ohio’s Hospice | Dayton campus to and from camp on the 26th and 27th, and to camp on the 28th with parents picking up from camp that day.
Friday, June 26: Parent drop off at Dayton Campus 7:15-7:45am; pick up from Dayton Campus 5:15-5:30 pm
Saturday, June 27: Parent drop off at Dayton Campus 7:15-7:45am; pick up from Dayton Campus 5:15-5:30 pm
Sunday, June 28: Parent drop off at Dayton Campus 7:15-7:45am; pick up from Camp Joy 1 pm.
Parents are invited to the 1 pm closing ceremony remembering loved ones with their child.
**There will NOT be transportation back to the Dayton Campus on Sunday.**
REGISTRATION:
Space is limited. To ensure your space, you must register online. For questions, please give us a call at 937.258.4991.
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2026 Camp Pathways
2026-06-30 08:30 - 2026-07-02 15:30 (America/New_York) | Wanake Camp and Retreat Center, 9463 Manchester Ave. SW, Beach City, OH, 44608, United States
WHAT:
Camp Pathways is a unique day camp experience designed to encourage children and teens to express their feelings of grief in a safe and fun environment. Professional grief counselors and trained volunteers lead the activities.
WHEN:
June 30-July 2, 2026
8:30 am-3:30 pm
WHERE:
Wanake Camp and Retreat Center
9463 Manchester Ave. SW
Beach City, OH 44608
COST:
There is no cost to attend, thanks to generous community support. Transportation is available. Inquire for more details.
HOW:
Registration is required. To register, please contact us at NorthPathwaysofHope@OhiosHospice.org or call 800.653.4490, option 6. The deadline to register is June 16.
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2026 Butterfly Release
2026-07-18 10:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Newark Maennerchor, 195 Orchard St., Newark, OH, 43055, United States
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WHAT:
Ohio’s Hospice is holding a Celebrating Life’s Stories® 2026 Butterfly Release as a way to remember and honor special people who have touched our lives and live on in our memories. After a brief program including music, participants will release butterflies in memory of loved ones. If you are unable to attend the event, butterflies requested will be released on your behalf.
WHEN:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Registration: 10:30 am
Ceremony and Butterfly Release: 11 am
WHERE:
Newark Maennerchor
195 Orchard St.
Newark, OH 43055
COST:
Butterflies are $20 each.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Net proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice patient care and services.
HOW:
To register online, click the button below. Registration is required. For questions or sponsorship information, email Adrianne Veatch at AVeatch@OhiosHospice.org or call 740.788.1503. The registration deadline is Friday, June 26, 2026.
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Hope & Healing - Adult Grief Group
2026-07-23 10:30 - 2026-09-17 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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, July 23, through Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
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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2026 Butterfly Release
2026-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Ohio’s Hospice | Wooster, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH, 44691, United States
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WHAT:
Ohio’s Hospice is holding a Celebrating Life’s Stories® 2026 Butterfly Release as a way to remember and honor special people who have touched our lives and live on in our memories. After a brief program including music, participants will release butterflies in memory of loved ones. If you are unable to attend the event, butterflies requested will be released on your behalf.
WHEN:
Sunday, July 26, 2026
2 pm
WHERE:
Ohio’s Hospice
1900 Akron Rd.
Wooster, OH 44691
Located behind the main building, next to the pond. You are welcome to bring a camping chair or blanket.
COST:
Butterflies are $20 each.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Net proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice patient care and services.
HOW:
To register online, click the button below. Registration is required. For questions or sponsorship information: email Mona Sayre at MSayre@OhiosHospice.org or call 330.663.6490; or Kelsie Gunnoe at KGunnoe@OhiosHospice.org or call 330.556.9376. Deadline for registration is Monday, July 13, 2026.
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2026 Butterfly Release
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Ohio’s Hospice | New Philadelphia, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663, United States
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WHAT:
Ohio’s Hospice is holding a Celebrating Life’s Stories® 2026 Butterfly Release as a way to remember and honor special people who have touched our lives and continue to live on in our memories. After a brief program including music, participants will release butterflies in memory of loved ones.
WHEN:
Thursday, July 30, 2026
6 pm
WHERE:
Ohio’s Hospice
The Dr. Leslie Harrold Community Campus
716 Commercial Ave. SW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Located in the pavilion behind the building. You are welcome to bring a camping chair or blanket.
COST:
Butterflies are $20 each.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Net proceeds benefit Ohio’s Hospice patient care and services.
HOW:
To register online, click the button below. Registration is required. For questions or sponsorship information, email Mona Sayre at MSayre@OhiosHospice.org or call 330.663.6490. Deadline for registration is Friday, July 17, 2026.
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