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.
When the Journey Changes: Navigating While Grieving or Living with a Life-Limiting Illness
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 | 1–3:00 p.m. | Chilliwack Hospice Society (7112 Vedder Road)
Travel can look and feel different while grieving the death of someone important or living with a life-limiting illness. For some widows and widowers, it may mean travelling on their own for the first time. For others, it could mean joining a group tour, travelling with friends or family, returning to a meaningful destination, or planning a trip to honour or remember someone who has died.
Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a practical and supportive presentation about preparing for travel when life’s journey has changed. Guest speakers Gloria Adams, bus tour coordinator with Chilliwack & District Seniors Resources Society, and Claire Banman, owner and senior travel consultant at South East Travel, will share information and practical considerations to help you plan with your own needs, comfort and circumstances in mind.
Topics will include:
- First-time solo travel, group tours and other ways to travel with support
- Choosing a destination and planning a trip that feels meaningful to you
- Travelling with cremated remains (ashes)
- Travelling with a life-limiting illness, medical needs or mobility challenges
- Giving yourself permission to rest, change plans or skip an activity
- Navigating grief, memories, sadness or guilt that may arise during a trip
Sometimes travelling well means giving yourself permission to change course. A meaningful trip might retrace familiar ground, follow a path someone important to you hoped to travel, or chart a course somewhere entirely new. Alongside the practical things you pack, you may also carry memories, grief, uncertainty and changing expectations. This presentation offers information and perspectives to help you chart a journey that leaves room to rest, adapt your plans and decide what travelling well means for you.
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for this educational workshop, please contact Deanna Fedorkew, Community Education Manager, at (604) 795-4660 or email deanna@chilliwackhospice.org.
Advance Care Planning Workshop
November 24 & 26, 2026 | 1–3:00 p.m. | Chilliwack Hospice Society (7112 Vedder Road)
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.