Tag Archive for: healthy community

A big shout out of thanks to Fox and Oak for sharing their amazing doughnuts with our Squamish Drop in Grief Group for their first and last sessions of a six week series. Thank you for supporting your community through our programs and services, we are very grateful.

Congratulations to team Wine Not!  Dr. Brenda Millar’s name was pulled from the mix and the Wine Not’s got the last prize.

Congratulations team Wine Not for being the winning team in the fourth and final draw!

Dr. Millar, you are the star!

Day 3 and 3rd draw of the WL Book Club did not disappoint, at least not for one more lucky team!!

Thank you to my neighbour John for pulling today’s lucky winner.

And the winning team is……The Gran Slam Girls!! Ursula Schulze your name was drawn!!

 


Thanks Richard of Diamond Head Motors Ltd,  for making our second draw this week.

Congratulations to team “Pour Choices”!!

Andrew Scott’s name was drawn today!!!

Check back around dinner time each day this week to learn the name of the daily winning team!

 

It’s that time of year again!! WLBC time!

Thanks to the 36 teams who showed their support of the Sea to Sky Hospice Society recently by partcipating in the WLBC! We are very grateful for your donations that help us continue to connect with our community members who are dealing with life limiting illness and grief. Together we are making a difference!

What a fundraiser!! Through this fun effort we were able to raise funds for Hospice Society programs!! And with these teams we are able to do 4 DRAWS this week. Check back daily around this time or a little later to learn who is the lucky team!

 

The first draw was done by the one and only Dan Wall of Wall Street Woodworking.  Thank you Dan for making our first draw and pulling the winning team……..” GLACIER VIEW CREW”!!!

Dr. Melissa Aragon, yours was the lucky name pulled in the draw, CONGRATULATIONS!! We will contact you, the team captain to let you know where and when you may pick up your team’s  prize.

Check back tomorrow for draw #2!



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Tag Archive for: healthy community

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 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.

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

 

 

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 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

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

 

 

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.

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

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