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Grief Through the Holidays

Name: Grief Through the Holidays
Start: 2025-12-01T12:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-01T12:30:00-05:00
Location: Hospice Orillia

December 1, 2025 @ 12:30 pm EST

Free

Finding comfort, connection, and hope through the season.

Please join our Grief Through the Holidays drop-in group. The holiday season can be an especially difficult time for those who are grieving the loss of a person of importance. This supportive group offers a safe and understanding space to share, reflect, and find comfort among others who truly understand. Whether you’re seeking guidance, connection, or simply a place to be heard, you are welcome to join us as we navigate the season together with compassion and care.

Dates: December 1st, 8th and 15th, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: Orillia Common Roof Building

RSVP: Registration Required. Please contact Louise Brazier, Bereavement Services Coordinator, at louise@hospiceorillia.ca or 705-325-0505 x 209.

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Date: December 1, 2025
Time:
12:30 pm EST
Cost: Free
Event Categories: Bereavement Support, Support Group

Venue

Hospice Orillia
169 Front St. S.
Orillia, ON, Ontario L3V4S8 Canada + Google Map
Phone 7053250505

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Understanding What You’re Feeling

Grief is a normal reaction to the loss of a loved one. It can also be a reaction to the loss of relationships, physical ability, opportunities or future hopes and dreams.

Bereavement is the state of having suffered the loss of a loved one. It is the time after a loss during which grief is experienced and mourning occurs.

Mourning is the external expression of grief. It includes rituals that mark someone’s death, such as funerals, wakes or memorial services. Mourning is strongly influenced by a person’s spiritual and cultural beliefs and practices.

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Mission: Hospice Orillia offers practical, emotional and spiritual support to those in our community coping with advanced illness, death and bereavement. Our volunteers and staff serve clients and their loved ones of all ages and backgrounds with compassion and respect, while honouring their choices and supporting them through their life journey.

Vission: Hospice Orillia will be recognized as a leader in both providing and advocating for Hospice Palliative Care services within our community. We will enhance the awareness and understanding of the need for these services through education, collaboration and community involvement.

Inclusion: Hospice Orillia is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. All individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and have equal opportunities. Our programs, services and opportunities will be accessible regardless of age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance, record of offences, sex, or sexual orientation. We always provide a positive space to our clients, volunteers, and staff.

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