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Caroline generously shared two wonderful quilts that she made for us to use for fundraising and to have as a bed warmer in the hospice unit.

Thank you for your gift Caroline, we are honoured by your generosity.

The Sea to Sky Hospice Society has been fortunate to receive significant support through recent fundraising events:

  • Charity Pickleball Tournament: Organized by Kai Bacon in honor of his uncle Peter, who passed away in hospice last summer. The tournament was held on the new Pickleball Courts at Brennan Park this past Saturday. Thank you, Kai, for your heartfelt tribute and generous support!
  • Annual Cold Water Swim: Katie Coombs and the Squamish Swim Wild group participated in their annual cold water swim at Alice Lake, raising funds for the Hospice Society. Katie, we deeply appreciate your dedication and the efforts of your team.
  • Saturday Afternoon Putting Competition: Hosted by the Squamish Valley Golf Club, this event is quickly becoming a cherished tradition. Managed by Scott Wengi, the competition featured a 4-hole course and attracted 203 entries over 5 hours, raising $2,030. Alongside the $1,190 from the 50/50 draw and an anonymous $2,000 donation, the event raised a total of $5,220 for the hospice. Congratulations to Graydon Kohne for winning the 50/50 draw!

The Sea to Sky Hospice Society extends heartfelt thanks to the community for their unwavering support and generosity. With gratitude, Leslie and the Board of Directors.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many individuals and businesses that offered their support and time for the 18th annual Hike for Hospice fundraising initiative. This year, we achieved a new milestone by involving the most diverse teams ever, which helped raise greater awareness of the Sea to Sky Hospice Society’s programs and services within the Sea to Sky Community.

With 25 teams participating in a variety of activities—swimming, hiking, biking, golfing, dancing, and more, fundraising on behalf of the programs and services. Your support and compassion are truly appreciated. Thank you!

Thank you to Sorca, Capra, Alice & Brohm, Squamish Golf Club, Swim Wild Squamish, the Squamish Lions Club, Will Ross, the Squamish Line Dancers, Muff & Doug Hackett (amazing face painters), Bonnie Golaiy, the STS Docs, Edie’s Girls, the Squamish Rotary Club, the Chair Raisers and the many teams that gave their support and time to make this annual event the success that it was!

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. This is a part time contract position that recruits, trains and engages the Volunteers with the important programs and services that we provide to the Sea to Sky Community.

For more information about the Volunteer Coordinator position, please follow this link: Volunteer Coordinator Job Description

We are currently accepting applications for this position until May 31, 2024. Please send a cover letter expressing your interest and your resume to info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca.

Gardening Volunteers Needed!

Looking for a way to give back to your community and be outside while supporting a good cause?

Join our team of volunteer gardeners growing beautiful flowers and tasty snacking vegetables for those staying in hospice. The hospice gardens provide a place of beauty and tranquility for the clients and their families and brings joy and smiles to all.

For more information please click on this link: Volunteer Gardening Opportunity or contact info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

We are currently seeking a Client Services Coordinator to join our team. The successful applicant will be working with the Sea to Sky Hospice Society to build upon the valuable work that has been done over the past years. You will be contributing in a meaningful way to supporting the Sea to Sky community.

Please click on this link to learn more about the necessary skills and responsibilities of this position and for information about how to apply.

Client Services Coordinator

 

 

Throughout March, make a new monthly gift of $20 or more through CanadaHelps, and CanadaHelps will make a one-time extra $20 donation to us!
You can read the full terms and conditions here.

Here’s how you can get involved:

Step 1: Go to our Donation Page   https://seatoskyhospicesociety.ca/donate/

Step 2: Schedule a monthly gift of $20 or more.

Step 3: Confirm your gift.

That’s it! For each eligible monthly donation, CanadaHelps will be adding a one-time $20 donation to supercharge your gift.*

Your support will help us achieve our goals and make a big impact. Thank you!

The Sea to Sky Hospice Society is hosting the 17th Annual Hike for Hospice fundraising event from Monday May 1 through May 31.

March is the time to renew your annual membership. At the AGM last year, we passed a resolution that all memberships will run from April 1 to March 31 to coincide with the fiscal year end. If you purchased a membership last fall or more recently, your membership will be grandfathered into this coming year. If you have not renewed your membership since the fall or more recently, please follow this link to purchase your annual membership today.

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!

Your membership enables us to provide compassionate care to those facing life limiting illness or experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one.

Tag Archive for: healthy community

Grief and Loss through Art Exploration

When there are no words, our Art Exploration facilitators will guide this small peer support group on the path of grief and loss, through the use of mixed materials. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. Registration required.

To register please contact Jody Kramer at jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca or phone 604.892.6051 xt 5

Thursdays in the 55+ Centre Art Room: April 10-May 1st, 6 – 8pm 

Grief & Bereavement Walks:

Join us for a gentle forest walk where your grief is welcome. Whether your loss is recent or several anniversaries have passed, our Hospice Volunteers will welcome you into this peer support group. Look for the Hospice-branded backpacks and/or hats. No registration required.

Thursday Mornings (10-11:30) January through June 2025: Meet at the Adventure Centre (Coffee chat at Cafe Garibaldi following the walk)

Tuesday evenings (6-7pm) meet at the Squamish Public Library

For Questions and Registration:  jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca / 604-892-6051, ext 5

Squamish Infant Loss Peer Support Group:

Over a 4 week period, together, we will share our love and heartache, and focus on how to grow WITH our grief, with grace and love. If you are a newly bereaved parent, or several birthdays have gone by, you are welcome to attend this small group. Registration required.

Wednesday evenings April 2-23, from 7-8:30pm, in the Hospice Program Room 

For Questions and Registration:  jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca / 604-892-6051, ext 5

Grief and Loss through Art Exploration

When there are no words, our Art Exploration facilitators will guide this small peer support group on the path of grief and loss, through the use of mixed materials. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. Registration required.

To register please contact Jody Kramer at jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca or phone 604.892.6051 xt 5

Thursdays in the 55+ Centre Art Room: April 10-May 1st, 6 – 8pm 

Grief & Bereavement Walks:

Join us for a gentle forest walk where your grief is welcome. Whether your loss is recent or several anniversaries have passed, our Hospice Volunteers will welcome you into this peer support group. Look for the Hospice-branded backpacks and/or hats. No registration required.

Thursday Mornings (10-11:30) January through June 2025: Meet at the Adventure Centre (Coffee chat at Cafe Garibaldi following the walk)

Tuesday evenings (6-7pm) meet at the Squamish Public Library

For Questions and Registration:  jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca / 604-892-6051, ext 5

Grief and Loss Art Exploration

When there are no words, sometimes art can open the heart. In this small closed group, Vancouver Art Therapy Institute practicum student Angela Walsh Noble provides an inclusive and supportive environment in which to gain confidence to creatively explore grief and loss, and to heal. Participants will use a variety of materials. No art experience necessary, and all materials are provided. Sea to Sky Hospice Society provides a bereavement support volunteer during this session.

Pemberton resident Angela Walsh Noble holds both a BFAH and a B.Ed. from Queen’s University, and an M.Ed. in Art Education from UBC. With more than 20 years of experience, Angela is a veteran community art educator.

Occurs every Wednesday evening from May 7-28, 2025, from 6-8pm

In the Pemberton District Community Centre, Room D

Preregistration is necessary, please contact:

jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

Or call 604-892-6051 ext. 5

Squamish Infant Loss Peer Support Group:

Over a 4 week period, together, we will share our love and heartache, and focus on how to grow WITH our grief, with grace and love. If you are a newly bereaved parent, or several birthdays have gone by, you are welcome to attend this small group. Registration required.

Wednesday evenings April 2-23, from 7-8:30pm, in the Hospice Program Room 

For Questions and Registration:  jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca / 604-892-6051, ext 5

Grief & Bereavement Walks:

Join us for a gentle forest walk where your grief is welcome. Whether your loss is recent or several anniversaries have passed, our Hospice Volunteers will welcome you into this peer support group. Look for the Hospice-branded backpacks and/or hats. No registration required.

Thursday Mornings (10-11:30) January through June 2025: Meet at the Adventure Centre (Coffee chat at Cafe Garibaldi following the walk)

Tuesday evenings (6-7pm) meet at the Squamish Public Library

For Questions and Registration:  jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca / 604-892-6051, ext 5

Grief and Loss Art Exploration

When there are no words, sometimes art can open the heart. In this small closed group, Vancouver Art Therapy Institute practicum student Angela Walsh Noble provides an inclusive and supportive environment in which to gain confidence to creatively explore grief and loss, and to heal. Participants will use a variety of materials. No art experience necessary, and all materials are provided. Sea to Sky Hospice Society provides a bereavement support volunteer during this session.

Pemberton resident Angela Walsh Noble holds both a BFAH and a B.Ed. from Queen’s University, and an M.Ed. in Art Education from UBC. With more than 20 years of experience, Angela is a veteran community art educator.

Occurs every Wednesday evening from May 7-28, 2025, from 6-8pm

In the Pemberton District Community Centre, Room D

Preregistration is necessary, please contact:

jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

Or call 604-892-6051 ext. 5

Squamish Infant Loss Peer Support Group:

Over a 4 week period, together, we will share our love and heartache, and focus on how to grow WITH our grief, with grace and love. If you are a newly bereaved parent, or several birthdays have gone by, you are welcome to attend this small group. Registration required.

Wednesday evenings April 2-23, from 7-8:30pm, in the Hospice Program Room 

For Questions and Registration:  jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca / 604-892-6051, ext 5