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Grateful for Community Support!

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.

THANK YOU!

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!

Join our Team!

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.

Calling all Gardeners!

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

Join our team! We are hiring a Client Services Coordinator!

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

 

 

Make it Monthly!

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!

18th Annual Hike for Hospice!

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

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Annual Membership Renewal!

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.

Acknowledgement Tree

Our beautiful acknowledgement tree has grown new leaves! We have recently updated our tree with new names of donors. Thanks to Dan Wall of Wall Street Woodworking for creating this beautiful tree, and to all of our donors for your contributions that added leaves to our tree. We are very grateful for your support, thank you!

If you would like to have your name added to a leaf on the donor acknowledgement tree, and have questions about how to do so, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

Beautiful music for the residents!

The residents of the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Sea to Sky Community Hospice were treated to a beautiful performance of violin music by the very talented musician, Izumi Inoue. Izumi played on behalf of the Hospice Society to the delight of all of those fortunate to be in the audience. Thank you for your time and very lovely music Izumi!

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Whistler Weekly Bereavement Walk

Spend time in the company of others on your grief and bereavement journey, and all are welcome, at any stage of your journey.

We will come together to walk, rain or shine.

This is a drop in walk, no pre-registration required.

Co- Sponsored by the Whistler Community Services Society & the Sea to Sky Hospice Society

For more information please contact Shalissa Forestell – shalissa@mywcss.org

 

Online Grief and Loss Support Group

Are you in need of support to assist you with your grief or loss? Join Carolyn for this online weekly group.

This is an 8 – week online Grief and Loss Conversation Group, led by highly skilled Hospice Volunteer Caroly Green.

It takes place Thursday evenings from 5-6 pm, beginning October 3rd and running through November 28th.

The meetings will be held on Zoom.

Email Jody.Kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca to register or for more information.

Whistler Care Giver Support Group

This group provides caregivers with an opportunity to take a break, share a cup of coffee and meet with other caregivers. All caregivers welcome, regardless of the disease or disability of the person they are taking care of. Parents of young children who feel isolated or stressed are also welcome.

First and third Friday of every month 1 – 2:30pm every month.

Whistler Public Library Community Room

No cost and refreshments are provided.

Registration is required as space is limited.

Email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Valerie Whiffen at caregivers@whiffen.ca

Presented by the Sea to Sky Hospice Society, Mature Action Committee of Whistler, Whistler Public Library, and the Whistler Community Services Society

Grief and Loss Art Therapy Workshop

Join us for our Grief and Loss Art Therapy workshop series.

This 4 week program is for adults anticipating or grieving the loss of a loved one. When there are no words, art and creative expression may be supportive.

No previous art experience necessary!

Registration is required, (no drop-ins)

6:30 – 8:30 pm, November 6th – November 27th .

55 Activity Centre

Facilitated by volunteers – (Art Therapist Student and Sea to Sky Hospice Society Volunteer)

This Group is now full, please contact the email below to be notified about the next one in the new year.

For more information, please email Bereavement@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

Whistler Weekly Bereavement Walk

Spend time in the company of others on your grief and bereavement journey, and all are welcome, at any stage of your journey.

We will come together to walk, rain or shine.

This is a drop in walk, no pre-registration required.

Co- Sponsored by the Whistler Community Services Society & the Sea to Sky Hospice Society

For more information please contact Shalissa Forestell – shalissa@mywcss.org

 

Online Grief and Loss Support Group

Are you in need of support to assist you with your grief or loss? Join Carolyn for this online weekly group.

This is an 8 – week online Grief and Loss Conversation Group, led by highly skilled Hospice Volunteer Caroly Green.

It takes place Thursday evenings from 5-6 pm, beginning October 3rd and running through November 28th.

The meetings will be held on Zoom.

Email Jody.Kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca to register or for more information.

Grief and Loss Art Therapy Workshop

Join us for our Grief and Loss Art Therapy workshop series.

This 4 week program is for adults anticipating or grieving the loss of a loved one. When there are no words, art and creative expression may be supportive.

No previous art experience necessary!

Registration is required, (no drop-ins)

6:30 – 8:30 pm, November 6th – November 27th .

55 Activity Centre

Facilitated by volunteers – (Art Therapist Student and Sea to Sky Hospice Society Volunteer)

This Group is now full, please contact the email below to be notified about the next one in the new year.

For more information, please email Bereavement@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

Whistler Weekly Bereavement Walk

Spend time in the company of others on your grief and bereavement journey, and all are welcome, at any stage of your journey.

We will come together to walk, rain or shine.

This is a drop in walk, no pre-registration required.

Co- Sponsored by the Whistler Community Services Society & the Sea to Sky Hospice Society

For more information please contact Shalissa Forestell – shalissa@mywcss.org

 

Online Grief and Loss Support Group

Are you in need of support to assist you with your grief or loss? Join Carolyn for this online weekly group.

This is an 8 – week online Grief and Loss Conversation Group, led by highly skilled Hospice Volunteer Caroly Green.

It takes place Thursday evenings from 5-6 pm, beginning October 3rd and running through November 28th.

The meetings will be held on Zoom.

Email Jody.Kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca to register or for more information.

Join us for our Winter Solstice Book Circle

Join us for our Winter Solstice Book Circle, Thursday evening, Dec. 19th @ 7pm at Gather, Books and Lovely Things. The two books we are featuring for the Winter Solstice Book Circle are:

“This is Assisted Dying – a Doctor’s Story of Empowering Patients at the End of Life”  written by Stephanie Green MD

and

“Under the Whispering Door” by TJ Klune

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We acknowledge that the Nations and the people are the original caretakers and stewards over the lands and waters.