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.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Step 1: Go to our Donation Page https://seatoskyhospicesociety.ca/donate/
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!
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.
Your membership enables us to provide compassionate care to those facing life limiting illness or experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one.
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
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!
The Sea to Sky Hospice Society had a booth at the 25th annual Brackendale Fall Fair this past weekend. A huge round of applause to the wonderful volunteers that came out to assist with selling many pieces of artwork as we worked to raise funds for the programs and services that are provided for free to the Sea to Sky Community.
There was a fantastic turn out of people enjoying the day, kids rolling in the hay, racing zucchini boats and sampling delicious food. We sold many of our donated pieces and enjoyed telling interested people about the art and the Hospice Society services.
A big thank you to AJ of Canadian Tire for kindly donating two big folding tables that provided space for us to work off of, selling memberships and displaying artwork. Thanks for your support AJ!
We’re having a booth at the Brackendale Fall Fair on Saturday, Sept. 9th from 10 am – 5 pm. We will be selling artwork to raise funds for our programs and services that we provide to the Sea to Sky community. Show your support by joining us at the fair and taking home a beautiful piece of art for your home.
Now is the time to renew your Sea to Sky Hospice Society annual membership. Show your support by purchasing a new membership or renewing last year’s membership now. Your membership gives you voting priviledges at the Annual General Meeting, as well as keeping you informed of any events and activities that are coming up. Our fall programs are starting up in September with drop in grief groups, evening bereavement walks, caregiver support groups, book club evenings and much more.
Membership fees are:
Annual – $20
Family – $30
Corporate – $50
The membership currently run from Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
Follow this link to sign up for your membership today – Membership Application Form
The first 20 people to sign up or renew will be entered into a draw to win 4 X 400 gram bags of delicious Moja Coffee, generously donated by Louie Soave of Soave.
Come out tomorrow, Saturday June 24th from 8am until noon, at Alice Lake, to watch Katie Coombs and the other swimmers of ‘Swim Wild’ as they swim in support of the Sea to Sky Hospice Society! All of the funds that she raises will go towards supporting the programs and services of the Hospice Society.
We are so grateful for this ‘third party’ fundraising initiative being done on our behalf, thank you Katie for thinking of us!
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
Share a tradition and gather in community for the 12th annual Memory Tree Event.
The holidays can prove to be a difficult time of year for anyone grieving. Take time to honour your loved ones that are with us in spirit, during this evening of love and light. This gathering will be a supportive community event. There will be a candle lighting ceremony, and a brief memorial for those grieving the death of a loved one.
Ceremony begins at 5:15 pm, Friday, November 29th, at the Squamish Town Hub (behind Cloudburst Cafe).
Co-hosted by the Sea to Sky Hospice Society and the Squamish Funeral Chapel.
We would like acknowledge the generous support of Home Depot for the trees, our amazing volunteers for installing the lights and to Cloudburst Cafe for the delicious hot chocolate! Thank you, your support means so much to us!
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
ADDRESS
38140 Behrner Drive
Squamish, BC V8B 0J3
PHONE
604-892-6051 ext. 5