The holiday season can bring up complex emotions for anyone grieving the death of someone important. While others may be celebrating, many people are navigating memories, changes in routine, and the absence of someone they deeply miss. Grief doesn’t follow a calendar and it doesn’t pause simply because it is December. If this season feels [...]
It’s been a season full of energy, connection, and purpose at Thrifty Boutique — a reflection of the generosity and heart that make our store such a special part of Chilliwack. From creative community events to meaningful recognition, every moment this year has reminded us how shopping, donating, and volunteering with purpose can truly make [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society has received a generous $20,000 donation from the Dogwood Monarch Lions Club in support of local grief and palliative programs. Sue Knott (centre) attended ‘bingo night’ on October 23 where the Dogwood Monarch Lions Club made their official cheque presentation to Chilliwack Hospice Society. On October 8, Executive Director Sue [...]
November is Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, a time to recognize the unique and often overlooked grief that follows the death of a brother or sister. Sibling grief is one form of disenfranchised grief, the kind of grief that society too often fails to acknowledge or validate. Siblings are sometimes called “the forgotten mourners,” as their loss [...]
Free event Nov. 18 marks National Grief and Bereavement Day with a time for remembrance, reflection and connection Chilliwack Hospice Society invites community members to join in a time of remembrance and reflection at its annual Memorial Celebration on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Chilliwack Museum and Archives (45820 Spadina Ave.). The event begins [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society held its Annual General Meeting on June 16, welcoming new and returning members to its Board of Directors and reflecting on a year of community impact and growth. Melanie Green Executive Director Sue Knott presented the 2024–25 Annual Report, highlighting the Society’s continued commitment to providing compassionate care, education, and [...]
Throughout this year, Chilliwack Hospice Society’s Community Education Manager, Deanna Fedorkew, has facilitated a series of memorial gatherings, workshops, and wellness activities designed to support people navigating grief, dying, and end-of-life planning. Special opportunities for rituals and remembrances included the Mother’s Day Memorial on May 9 and the Father’s Day Memorial on June 13. Both [...]
The second annual Russ Walsh Memorial Golf Tournament, held September 11 at Meadowlands Golf and Country Club, raised $55,000 in support of Chilliwack Hospice Society programs and services. The event brought together 120 golfers and numerous sponsors in honour of the late Russ Walsh. Committee chairpersons Gerry Enns and Kim Percy, both close friends of [...]
At Chilliwack Hospice Society, small comforts can make a big difference. Through a generous $1,500 grant from the Chilliwack Foundation in fall 2024, the Society recently purchased and installed new fridges at both its main office on Vedder Road and at Thrifty Boutique, the Society’s social enterprise thrift store. These upgrades are already making a [...]
Evergreen Hall was filled with flair, fashion, and community spirit on Saturday, May 10, as Thrifty Boutique hosted its 7th annual Fashionista Fashion Show in support of Chilliwack Hospice Society. With record-breaking ticket sales and more than 300 guests, models, and volunteers in attendance, the evening was a resounding success — raising $13,760 in support [...]
