The following programs, hosted by Talbot Hospice, are free and open to the public. Programs are held at Talbot Hospice, located at 586 Cynwood Drive in Easton. For more information, or to register, contact Becky DeMattia at 410-822-6681 or bdemattia@talbothospice.org, unless otherwise noted.

Caregivers Support Group

September 7, 14, 28 • 1-2:15 p.m.

This ongoing weekly support group is for caregivers who are taking care of a loved one with a life-limiting illness. Meets every Thursday at 1 p.m.

Pet Loss Support Group

September 7 • 6-7 p.m.

This ongoing monthly support group, hosted by Talbot Hospice and Talbot Humane, is for anyone grieving the loss of a beloved pet. Meets every first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Linda Elzey at lwelzey@gmail.com or call Talbot Humane at 410-822-0107.

Advance Healthcare Planning

September 12 • 11 a.m.

Talbot Hospice staff and trained volunteers will help you understand your options for advance healthcare planning and complete your advance directive paper work, including the Five Wishes and Maryland Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST). Offered every second Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Call 410-822-6681 to register.

Shattering the Silence

September 13 • 6-7:30 p.m.

An ongoing monthly grief support group for anyone in the community grieving the loss of a loved one due to substance abuse, addiction or suicide. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Child Loss Support Group

September 20 • 6 p.m.

This ongoing monthly support group is for anyone grieving the loss of a child of any age. Sessions are held the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Grief Support Group

September 26 • 5-6:30 p.m.

This ongoing monthly support group is for anyone in the community who has lost a loved one, regardless of whether or not they were served by Talbot Hospice. Meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m.