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!
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Online Grief and Bereavement Conversations with Carolyn Green, each Friday beginning January 10th and running through February 28th.
These supportive one hour sessions begin at 12 pm and last one hour, ending at 1 pm.
Please email Jody.Kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca to register and receive a zoom link.
Join us for four weeks of meditaion and self compassion this February.
Each Wednesday evening beginning February 5th, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM in the Hospice Society Program Room
Facilitated by Michelle Precourt
Email jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca to register and get directions.
Join Us for 8-Week Evening Sessions
Starting January 16th through March 6th, we invite you to attend our weekly evening sessions every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, in the Hospice Society Program Room.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please email jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca to get directions and/or register.
Drop-ins are welcome but registration is highly encouraged.
Online Grief and Bereavement Conversations with Carolyn Green, each Friday beginning January 10th and running through February 28th.
These supportive one hour sessions begin at 12 pm and last one hour, ending at 1 pm.
Please email Jody.Kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca to register and receive a zoom link.
Join Us for 8-Week Evening Sessions
Starting January 16th through March 6th, we invite you to attend our weekly evening sessions every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, in the Hospice Society Program Room.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please email jody.kramer@seatoskyhospicesociety.ca to get directions and/or register.
Drop-ins are welcome but registration is highly encouraged.
Join us for an interesting conversation about “Being Mortal” by author Atul Gawandewe.
If attendees would l ike to purchase a copy of the book, Armchair Books will offer a 15% discount (attendees must mention they are participating in the Book Circle at Whistler Public Library).
Where: Fireplace Lounge, Whistler Library
Hosted by: Whistler Library and Sea to Sky Hospice Society
ADDRESS
38140 Behrner Drive
Squamish, BC V8B 0J3
PHONE
604-892-6051 ext. 5