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Death Over Drafts at Firefly

Join us for Death Over Drafts, a thoughtful event, exclusively for the LGBTQ+ community, held at Firefly in Charlottesville. This safe, supportive space will offer an opportunity to engage in important conversations around end-of-life planning with our death doulas. We aim to provide an environment where individuals can discuss their unique needs, questions, and concerns regarding death and dying, ensuring that all voices are heard with respect and care.

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Must arrive by 5:45pm to be seated)
Location: Firefly Restaurant & Game Room, 1304 E Market Street, Charlottesville
Price: Admission is free. Drinks are up to you.

RSVP is required via the button below.

Please note: This event is exclusively for members of the LGBTQ+ Community. We will be holding a Death Over Drafts for everyone in May.

My Life & Wishes: A Four-Week Course On Advance Care Planning

What if you are in the hospital for a short-term event or nearing the end of your life, and, for reasons outside your control, you are unable to make your own healthcare decisions? Who do you wish to make those decisions? How do you choose that person? How can you talk to your healthcare provider about your wishes and how you want to be treated? “My Life & Wishes” will provide information and resources to assist you in making these critical decisions and guide you in preparing your advance directive using videos, games, and discussions.

Dates: Four Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Hospice of the Piedmont Administrative Offices
Address: 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Join Cindy Sinchak MSN, RN, CHPN, and Nancy Zamil MPH, RN, NC-BC, who have a combined 35 years of hospice nursing experience working with and assisting patients and their families with advanced directives, for this four-session course.

Death Over Drafts at Old House Vineyards

Death Over Drafts is an evening of community, connection, and casual conversation about death. But don’t worry, this isn’t a gloomy affair. We’re here to celebrate the full cycle of life. Together, we’ll create a comfortable space to share stories and make it easier to talk about this inevitable chapter.

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Old House Vineyards & Brewery, Culpeper, VA
Price: Admission is free, and all attendees will receive one complimentary drink ticket!

Leading the discussion is Beth Eck, the Director of End of Life Doula Services at Hospice of the Piedmont. Everyone’s welcome! So grab a pint, share in some good conversation, and let’s toast to living, dying, and everything in between!

Death Over Drafts at Kardinal Hall

Death Over Drafts is an evening of community, connection, and casual conversation about death. But don’t worry, this isn’t a gloomy affair. We’re here to celebrate the full cycle of life.

Participants are invited to gather in small groups and discuss thought-provoking questions selected by our team of Death Doulas. This is not a lecture; this is a discussion. Together, we’ll create a comfortable space to share stories and make it easier to talk about this inevitable chapter.

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Must arrive by 5:45pm to be seated)
Location: Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave, Charlottesville
Price: Admission is free. Drinks are up to you.

Leading the discussion is Beth Eck, the Director of End of Life Doula Services at Hospice of the Piedmont. Everyone’s welcome! So grab a pint, share in some good conversation, and let’s toast to living, dying, and everything in between!

Please note: This is not a Grief Support Group. If you are grieving and seeking help, please visit our Grief and Healing page for upcoming support groups and other resources.

HOP 5K Run/Walk

JOIN US! The 24th Annual Hospice of the Piedmont 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, starting at 8:00 am. Refreshments and an awards ceremony will follow. Everyone is welcome on the beautiful course through Keswick Estate, including the Memorial Mile, which honors those we’ve lost.

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Keswick Estate, Charlottesville, VA

If you can’t participate in the event but still want to support HOP, you can make a gift by clicking the link below.

Piedmont Golf Classic

Join us fore a day of golf and help support Hospice of the Piedmont. Presented by Virginia National Bank, this special event combines the love of golf with the spirit of giving, supporting the vital services provided by Hospice of the Piedmont.

Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Time: 8:30am
Location: Fauquier Springs Country Club, Warrenton, VA

Can’t participate in the event but still want to support HOP? Click the link below for sponsorship opportunities or participate in our 50/50 Drawing.