Ithaca Area Community Grief Ritual
Schedule
Sat Jan 17 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
391 Turkey Hill Rd., Ithaca, NY, United States, New York 14850 | Ithaca, NY
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Ithaca Area Community Grief RitualOffering by Deardra Joyfulness of the Heart
Invoke the Ancient Wisdom of Community Ritual
Together through Drumming/Rattling, Noble Silence, Connection, Music, Guided Visualization, Compassion, Non-Judgement and Love
Release grief and allow more joy and creativity to emerge
Honor Grief as a reflection of love
Find healing in community
Acknowledge individual and collective grief and losses
Find belonging within the ancient wisdom of Community Ritual
“Grief isn’t here to take us hostage. It’s here to ripen us as a human being. To develop our capacities for compassion and presence. …until our grief is witnessed we recycle our sorrows again and again.” Francis Weller
This event is open to all and all kinds of grief.
Suggested items to Bring:
Water bottle, sacred item for alter (you will take this home with you), journal and pen/cil, quilt/blanket/cushion, drum or rattle (not required), handkerchief, authentic self (come as you are)
Note: Please arrive by 9:45 am. We will begin promptly at 10 am.
Suggested Donation: Dana, pay what feels good. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Pay cash/check at the door or Venmo @Joyfulness3
Due to the sacred nature of this event, please refrain from all mind, body or emotional substance use prior to or during the ritual.
Please feel free to reach out to:
Deardra Larson [email protected] for any questions.
Soulful Guide & WiseSelf Activist
Healer and Community Builder
Certified Life Purpose Coach
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Where is it happening?
391 Turkey Hill Rd., Ithaca, NY, United States, New York 14850Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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