Educational Workshops
Throughout the year Chilliwack Hospice Society hosts a variety of in-person and virtual educational workshops and presentations for the community. Topics may include advance care planning, financial and legal matters, self-care and wellness. Educational workshops are provided for free thanks to the generosity of individual donors and businesses in our community. Browse our upcoming educational workshops listed below.
Advance Care Planning Workshop (FULL)
September 5 & 8, 2025 | 1–3:00pm | Chilliwack Hospice Society (7112 Vedder Road)
This workshop is now full. To join a waitlist, please email deanna@chilliwackhospice.org.
Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a free, two-part workshop designed to guide you in creating a comprehensive end-of-life care plan for yourself or with your parent(s).
Learn how to develop a personalized advance care plan that reflects your beliefs, values, and wishes. Topics include:
- Temporary Substitute Decision Maker
- Representation Agreement
- Advance Directive
This interactive workshop empowers participants with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about end-of-life care. We look forward to helping you plan for peace of mind.
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for this workshop, please contact Deanna Fedorkew, Community Education Manager, at (604) 795-4660 or email deanna@chilliwackhospice.org.
Planning Ahead: An Introduction to Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements
September 23, 2025 | 2–3:30pm | Chilliwack Hospice Society (7112 Vedder Road)
This workshop is now full. To join the waitlist, please email deanna@chilliwackhospice.org.
Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a free educational presentation that will help you plan for the future with confidence. Learn the basics of wills, enduring powers of attorney, and representation agreements — and why these documents matter. Presented by Aatif Nanji, Notary Public at Simpson Notaries. A question-and-answer period will follow, so bring your questions!
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for this workshop, please contact Deanna Fedorkew, Community Education Manager, at (604) 795-4660 or email deanna@chilliwackhospice.org.
Treasures in the Attic: Preserving Your Family Heirlooms
October 6, 2025 | 3–5:00pm | Chilliwack Hospice Society (7112 Vedder Road)
Join us for Treasures in the Attic: Preserving Your Family Heirlooms, a free educational presentation hosted by Chilliwack Hospice Society. Archivist Tristan Evans, MA, from the Chilliwack Museum and Archives, will share practical tips on archiving at home, including how to clean, care for, and salvage heirlooms, photos, documents, textiles, and artifacts.
The afternoon will include informative handouts and time for questions, helping you preserve your family’s history for generations to come.
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for this presentation, please contact Deanna Fedorkew, Community Education Manager, at (604) 795-4660 or email deanna@chilliwackhospice.org.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Tuesdays — October 7–28 | 9:30–10:15am | Chilliwack Hospice Society (7112 Vedder Road)
Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a calming, supportive yoga practice designed to gently nurture the body and heart through grief. Led by instructor Emmy Kerr, YTT200, these sessions offer slow, mindful movement, breathwork, and stillness from the comfort of your chair.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for this four-session yoga class, please contact Deanna Fedorkew, Community Education Manager, at (604) 795-4660 or email deanna@chilliwackhospice.org.
This Chilliwack Hospice Society educational workshop is provided free of cost thanks to the generosity of individual donors and businesses in our community.