Hospice is celebrating 25 years of Hospice/Palliative Care in our communities.
On Thursday April 15, 6-8PM at the Oxygen Centre, please join us for a free community education event on " End of Life Care" led by local nurse-counsellor, Rivkah Moore, with guest storyteller Ray Stothers.
Specializing in hospice care, Rivkah has worked in B.C., England and Saudi Arabia and along the way gathered some skills, a bag of tricks, a few good stories and some hard-won wisdom. During her presentation, Rivkah will "decipher the jargon" and open the door to an exploration of the path we all eventually take - offering a glimpse into the very complex yet ordinary act of dying. All are welcome.
Thank you to all our supporters for your enthusiasm, your compassionate care, your helping hands and your donations. We wouldn't be here without you!
May
The East Shore's 8th Annual "Hike for Hospice" will take place on Sunday May 2 in Riondel. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM at the community centre. The Hike will start at 10:00. The event will be followed by entertainment and a luncheon in the Senior's Room of the Riondel Community Centre. Prizes will be awarded to the individual/group who gather the most pledges. All ages are welcome and children are encourage to bring their bikes. All funds raised go towards supporting Hospice Palliative care services provided on the East Shore. This even is part of National Hospice Palliative Care week in collaboration with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.
In honour of Hospice/Palliative Care week, Nelson is hosting the 4th annual "Living With Our Dying"event on Wednesday May 12, 6-8PM in the Hume Room at the Hume Hotel. This year's topic "Dying at Home" features a guest panel that will be speaking from both personal and professional experience: Monica Carpendale, Cindy Falkowski, Meg Milner and Rivkah Moore, followed by a Q&A period. Suggested donation at the door $10.00 Refreshments will be served.
September
Join us for our AGM at 905 Gordon Rd, in the Broader Horizons room (rear entrance), DATE TBA.. This is a great opportunity to meet the Board of Directors, and to share your thoughts and vision for Hospice in our communities. An Annual Report will be made available as well as a presentation by the Board President highlighting the year's activities.
October
Tentative Community Education event. Please revisit this site in the future.
December
Annual "Tree of Remembrance" event will take place in Nelson, Kaslo & the East Shore. Details TBA. Please stop by and personalize a card to hang on the tree in memory of a loved one. Free books and information about dealing with the holidays while grieving will also be available. Donations welcome.
