Coastal Hospice

04/24/2026

Next Session | May 4, 11, 18 | June 1, 8, 15

Struggling with the loss of a loved one? Please join our FREE 6-Week Grief Support Group

The purpose of these support groups is to provide an atmosphere of trust and acceptance in which participants may freely share their experiences, struggles, feelings, and concerns as well as their strengths, solutions, and joys. This group will encourage participants to create friendships and network with each other. This support is offered at no cost to any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one, even if they were not a patient of Coastal Hospice. One-on-one phone support or in-person meetings are available by request.

Worcester County
Macky & Pam Stansell House
1500 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wicomico County
Mac Inc. Area Agency on Aging
909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Commitment to attend all meetings is highly encouraged.
For the first session, please bring a photo or item that you feel comfortable talking about as an introduction to the loved one you lost.
We will be respectful of people’s time, meetings will start and stop at scheduled times.
To register, please contact Rachel Gulley, Bereavement Counselor at Coastal Hospice | 667-252-0557 rgulley@coastalhospice.org

If leaving a message, please state the grief support group you are interested in attending.

04/23/2026

🌊💙 At Coastal Hospice, excellence isn’t just a goal, it’s a daily commitment.

Each quarter, we proudly honor team members who go above and beyond through our Waves of Excellence Awards—recognizing those who make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families with compassion, dedication, and heart.

Now, we need your help.

Have you experienced exceptional care? Know a team member who truly stands out? We invite our staff, patients, families, and community to submit a nomination and help us celebrate those who embody the very best of Coastal Hospice.

Submit your nomination today: www.coastalhospice.org/staff-recognition

Deadline for nominations is Friday, May 8, 2026.

04/22/2026

Estate Planning Workshop | FREE & OPEN to the public.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and have your questions answered by experts at our upcoming Estate Planning Workshop, hosted in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

We’re pleased to welcome two highly experienced presenters, Gina Shaffer Esquire, and Robert S. Jeter II, CFP® (Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments, who will lead an informative discussion on donor-advised funds, estate planning, planned giving, advance directives, and hospice care.

This session is free and open to the public; however, space is limited to 40 attendees. Please register at https://bit.ly/48cxt3h.

04/20/2026

04/19/2026

National Volunteer Week is celebrated annually during the third week of April, recognizing the contributions of volunteers and encouraging community service.

This celebration is dedicated to honoring the selfless contributions of volunteers who enrich their communities through their service and lift the organization beyond words. We want to recognize and thank the individuals who have donated their time, talent, voice, and so much more to Coastal Hospice. Volunteers continuously bring comfort to the Lower Eastern Shore here at Coastal Hospice. You are the reason we are able to provide care. ❤️ We could not continue this mission without you, thank you.

04/16/2026

📢Only a limited number of tickets remain for Taste of Finer Things. Secure yours while you still can by visiting, www.coastalhospice.org/taste.

Reservations for this sell-out event are $125 per person and include two drink tickets, samplings of local cuisine, and live entertainment by Adam McDonough.🥂

04/16/2026

Thank you Common Ground Hospitality!

04/16/2026

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), which exists to inspire, educate, and empower the public. Coastal Hospice are advocates about the importance of advance care planning.

Learn more about Advance Care Planning at www.coastalhospice.org/advance-care-planning and Dementia Patient and Caregiver Support at www.coastalhospice.org/dementia-care.

04/15/2026

Our dedicated Supportive Services and Provider & Community Relations team was honored to visit Gull Creek in Berlin, Maryland, along with one of our designated RNs who cares for patients, to attend a memorial gathering celebrating fourteen beautiful lives that recently passed at Gull Creek. 🤲🤍

We pause to remember each of these individuals. May their families and caregivers find comfort in knowing they were deeply valued, remembered, and never forgotten.

04/09/2026

Thank you Jerry Greenspan of Fun City Arcade & sportland arcade!

04/09/2026

Help Us Honor our Veterans! 🧶🪡🇺🇸
At Coastal Hospice, every Veteran in our care is recognized for their service and sacrifice. Through the national We Honor Veterans program, each Veteran receives a special visit, a personalized certificate, and a patriotic blanket lovingly handmade or purchased and donated by our community.

Curretnly,e are in need of handmade red, white, and blue blankets and quilts to help us continue this tradition. Your time, talent, or donation helps us say thank you in a truly personal way.
How You Can Help:
• Handmade blankets or quilts (minimum 40” x 48”, washable materials)
• Knitted or crocheted 8” squares (Our Coastal Hospice Knitting and Crochet volunteers will piece them together)
• Purchased patriotic fleece blankets

Every stitch, square, and blanket becomes a symbol of appreciation and comfort for a Veteran and their family. Thank you for helping us honor those who have given so much. ❤️🤍💙

📍 Drop-off details:
Volunteer Services | 410-543-2590
📧 volservices@coastalhospice.org
Learn more about how we honor those we serve: www.coastalhospice.org/we-honor-veterans

04/08/2026

Only THREE weeks to go until one of the most anticipated nights of the year!

Join us for Taste of Finer Things, a beautiful evening supporting compassionate care in our community.

📍 Hosted at Harrison's Harbor Watch
📅 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ 6–9 p.m.

Indulge in:
🍴 Delicious bites from your favorite local restaurants
🍸 Two drink tickets included
🎶 Live entertainment by Adam McDonough
🌅 Unmatched waterfront views

This event sells out every year—don’t wait! Tickets are $125 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are still available for those looking to make an even greater impact.

Every ticket helps support Coastal Hospice patient care, bringing comfort, dignity, and compassion to those who need it most.

👉 Secure your spot today: www.coastalhospice.org/taste