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Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes National Grief and Bereavement Day

On the third Tuesday in November each year, Chilliwack Hospice Society joins organizations across Canada in recognizing National Grief and Bereavement Day. Join us on November 21 as we honour, show respect for, and advocate for those who are experiencing [...]

November 21st, 2023|Categories: Bereavement Programs|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes National Grief and Bereavement Day

Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes Children’s Grief Awareness Day

Created in 2008, Children’s Grief Awareness Day is recognized by organizations in Canada, the United States, and around the world, on the third Thursday in November each year. The goals of this significant day are to raise awareness of the [...]

November 16th, 2023|Categories: Bereavement Programs, Child and Youth Programs|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes Children’s Grief Awareness Day

You should be dancing! Chilliwack Hospice Society gala goes disco

You should be dancing! The 18th Annual Chilliwack Hospice Society Gala: DISCO, presented by Silver Creek Travel Centre, will be held Saturday night, September 23, at a new venue, The’í:tselíya — S.A.Y. Community Centre, and organizers say, “get ready to [...]

September 4th, 2023|Categories: Events and Fundraising|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on You should be dancing! Chilliwack Hospice Society gala goes disco

Mindful Breathing

Did you know shallow breathing may lead to tension and fatigue? Breathing with your diaphragm tends to reduce stress and improve energy. Abdominal breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, is a powerful way to decrease stress by activating relaxation centers in the [...]

August 14th, 2023|Categories: Relaxation Program|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mindful Breathing

Chilliwack Hospice Society Wellness Day offers hope for those new to the grief community

Chilliwack Hospice Society hosted its second annual Health and Wellness Day open house event on Tuesday, June 27, offering free workshops and presentations, relaxation treatments, helpful resources, and tasty treats for more than 70 visitors, new and familiar, with the [...]

June 29th, 2023|Categories: Education and Training|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Chilliwack Hospice Society Wellness Day offers hope for those new to the grief community

Freedom Reins gives solace to grieving children at Chilliwack Hospice Society camp

Chilliwack Hospice Society, in partnership with Freedom Reins Equine Connections, hosted their annual day of children’s grief activities on Saturday, June 24. Organized by Child and Youth Program manager Franceska Hills, children and their grownups participated in horseback riding, grooming, [...]

Hospice in the News

May 21, 2024: Video game system helps grieving kids connect with Chilliwack hospice (The Chilliwack Progress)

March 6, 2024: Grieving for pets (CBC Radio)

April 11, 2023: Longtime volunteer receives Canada’s highest honour for 3,500 hours with Chilliwack Hospice Society (The Chilliwack Progress)

March 18, 2015: Lucy Fraser announced as Chilliwack’s Woman of the Year (The Chilliwack Progress)

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