volunteer – Chilliwack Hospice Society https://www.chilliwackhospice.org Supporting individuals and families during the dying and grieving process since 1986. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:53:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-38-66x66.png volunteer – Chilliwack Hospice Society https://www.chilliwackhospice.org 32 32 Volunteer Profile: Lois English https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/volunteer-profile-lois-english/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:01:04 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/?p=8617 Hi, my name is Lois. I volunteer at the Thrifty Boutique. I started volunteering for the Chilliwack Hospice Society in 2022. I wanted to do something to help others and Hospice is a worthy cause.

I love working at the Thrifty Boutique doing displays, working the floor, and dressing mannequins. I also love the other volunteers, and meeting customers…some have become good friends.

I have been married over 50 years to my soul mate and have two wonderful and successful sons. I also have a beautiful granddaughter and a wonderful grandson. My husband and I enjoy driving our hot rods on rod runs.

]]> Runway to be ‘classy and a little bit sassy’ at annual fashion show, organizers say https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/runway-to-be-classy-and-a-little-bit-sassy-at-annual-fashion-show-organizers-say/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 23:25:37 +0000 https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/?p=8356

Photo by Vickie Legere

The runway at the 6th annual Fashionista Fashion Show will be “classy and a little bit sassy,” event organizers at the Thrifty Boutique say, when 50+ original thrifted outfits are shown by volunteer models in support of Chilliwack Hospice Society.

The fundraising event has become a highlight of the Spring season for many in the local thrifting community. Each outfit is curated by Thrifty Boutique staff from donations received at the store. Following the show, featured items including clothing, shoes, and jewelry are available for sale.

Photo by Vickie Legere

Models vary in age from seven to 70, and include Thrifty Boutique volunteers, their grandchildren, Chilliwack Hospice Society directors, and members of the community.

“Some of our volunteers enter the show with trepidation but by the end of the night all are smiling and full of laughter,” Thrifty Boutique manager Sandy Parker remarks. “It is truly rewarding to see everyone on stage having as much fun as our audience.”

Starting at 6:00pm, attendees can enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary glass of champagne while browsing a delightful pop-up shop, bid on items in a silent auction and penny social, and enter to win door prizes.

Thrifty Boutique hosts the annual Fashionista Fashion Show in support of Chilliwack Hospice Society, Friday, May 10 at Evergreen Hall. Tickets are $30 and available in-store at the Thrifty Boutique located at #101-7955 Evans Road.

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