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We are one week into our month of fundraising for the programs and services that we offer to the Sea to Sky community.  Join us today by creating a team in support of hospice or make a donation to help us reach our goal of $40,000! We are excited to report that the biking, hiking and running communities have all formed teams, and now the Squamish Seniors Line Dance Troop have joined as well! Get active this month in support of your Hospice Society!

Follow this link to our fundraising page to create a team or make a donation: 17th Annual Hike for Hospice

We are looking for a bereavement support counsellor to join our team

The Grief and Bereavement Counsellor provides short term focused treatment to help people who are struggling with grief which may include individuals and/or families. The duties will include: planning patient’s counselling sessions, conducting therapy sessions with them, and making suggestions to help each patient manage their grief in the healthiest ways possible.

This is a one year contract position.

To learn more, please follow this link: Bereavement Support Counsellor Job Description

To apply please email info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca with your resume and a cover letter.

17th 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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Looking for that perfect job? Want to be part of a great organization?

We are looking for a Social Media Coordinator (contract) who will assist with posting content to our social media channels on a regular basis.

Hours: 15-20/ month
Compensation: $25/hr

About the role:
– Develop and curate engaging content for all of SA’s social media platforms
– Assist in the creation and editing of written, video and photo content
– Attend events and produce live social media content as needed
– Maintain unified brand voice across different social media channels

To apply please email info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca with your resume, a cover letter, and some examples of past creative work.

For more information about the role and job description, please follow this link: SOCIAL MEDIA JOB DESCRIPTION

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Join Our Team!

We are looking for a Social Media Coordinator (contract) who will assist with posting content to our social media channels on a regular basis.

Hours: 15-20/ month
Compensation: $25/hr

About the role:
– Develop and curate engaging content for all of SA’s social media platforms
– Assist in the creation and editing of written, video and photo content
– Attend events and produce live social media content as needed
– Maintain unified brand voice across different social media channels

To apply please email info@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca with your resume, a cover letter, and some examples of past creative work.

Sea to Sky Singers, Squamish’s Community Choir

Thank you to the Sea to Sky Singers, Squamish’s community choir for providing uplifting and beautiful songs to the residents in the hospice unit. Your lovely voices and beautiful music bring smiles to our days and we are so grateful that you stopped by this past week. Your voices add so much compassion to the care that is provided to the residents during their stay.

Please note, we had incorrectly  named the group as the Anglican Church Choir and have now corrected it for this post.

 

We are so fortunate!

Anne Babuin, Diana Gunstone and Carlee Baker show off the beautiful new quilts.

Once again the Sea to Sky Hospice Society is very grateful to be the recipient of a gift of wonderful of quilts. These beautiful quilts have been handmade by the ladies of the local Squamish Quilters Guild. They will be used to provide comfort and warmth to persons receiving care through the Hospice Society services and also will be used as a means of raising funds for our programs.

Thank you Squamish Quilters Guild and Anne Babuin!

A heartfelt thank you!

We are incredibly grateful for the very generous donations made to our programs and services this past week as the result of two third party fundraising events held on our behalf. Thank you with all of our hearts Britannia Beach Volunteer Fire Fighters Association and Anchor Health and Wellness. We are able to provide the compassionate care that we do because of the amazing support that we receive from the Sea to Sky community. Thank you!

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The Britannia Fire Department logo showing a fire hat and axe.
Anchor Health and Wellness logo Squamish

Thank you for your support Nesters!

Thank you Nesters Market Squamish for supporting our programs and services by providing a monthly gift card to restock our kitchen and living area with comfort supplies for our residents. We are extremely grateful.

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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)

To register please click here: REGISTER HERE

For more information, please email Bereavement@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

The Fall Drop In Grief Walks are Beginning Soon!

The Fall Drop In Grief and Bereavement Walking Group is beginning Thursday, September 5th.

Led by experienced volunteer facilitators, this walk is a support group for those who have lost a loved one and are experiencing grief, offering a supportive space to talk and share while taking a gentle walk in the company of others.

These walks occur every Thursday beginning September 5th and run through November 28th.

Meet on the steps outside the Squamish Adventure Centre at 10am for an hour.

Look for the volunteer with the Sea to Sky Hospice Society backpack.

No preregistration necessary.

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.

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)

To register please click here: REGISTER HERE

For more information, please email Bereavement@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca

The Fall Drop In Grief Walks are Beginning Soon!

The Fall Drop In Grief and Bereavement Walking Group is beginning Thursday, September 5th.

Led by experienced volunteer facilitators, this walk is a support group for those who have lost a loved one and are experiencing grief, offering a supportive space to talk and share while taking a gentle walk in the company of others.

These walks occur every Thursday beginning September 5th and run through November 28th.

Meet on the steps outside the Squamish Adventure Centre at 10am for an hour.

Look for the volunteer with the Sea to Sky Hospice Society backpack.

No preregistration necessary.

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.

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.

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