Bow Valley Palliative

11/16/2025

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 — whether you’re a caregiver, a family member, or someone navigating an advanced illness.

Our friends at Hospice Calgary are hosting an online 𝐃𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 on Nov 18, led by Rosedale Hospice nurse educator Natalie, who will walk through the physical and emotional changes that may appear near end-of-life.

🔗 Register: https://www.hospicecalgary.ca/education/dyingtoknow/

11/14/2025

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of a donor, all gifts to Bow Valley Palliative’s 2025 Annual Appeal will be matched—dollar for dollar – up to $25,000.

Your donation will help provide personalized, compassionate support for individuals and families facing end-of-life and grief in our community.

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 to donate to our Annual Appeal: https://rebrand.ly/bvpalliative

11/13/2025

Canmore Pride 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨!

This is your opportunity to learn about all of Skipping Stone's programs and services including their trans ID clinic, gender-affirming gear, affirming voice classes, mental health programs, community group programs and more!

No registration needed — just drop in and connect!

11/11/2025

💛 On 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 this year, we pause to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served so others might live in peace. At Bow Valley Palliative, we stand in solidarity with our veterans, their families, and all who carry the weight of remembrance.

📍 From the Bow Valley to across Canada — we remember, we reflect, we pledge to foster peace and compassion in their legacy.

11/09/2025

We were honored to be part of the 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 at the Fairmont Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise — our very first time joining this inspiring event!

It was a beautiful day filled with connection, conversation, and community spirit. From fellow organizations to the wonderful Fairmont staff — thank you for welcoming us with such warmth and curiosity. 💛
Here’s a glimpse of our day, full of learning, sharing, and heart.

11/08/2025

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐟é– 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (Canmore Edition)

Bow Valley Palliative is proud to support the these Memory Café events — welcoming folks living with dementia and their caregivers for music, connection, and community.
Each session includes a music activity for persons living with dementia, and a relaxed space for caregivers to share, learn, and connect.

These events are made possible through partnership with FCSS, Town of Canmore, Town of Banff, and AHS funding from the Connecting People and Community for Living Well group.

Learn more & register here : https://banff.ca/seniors

11/07/2025

Our 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 highlights the meaningful work happening across Bow Valley Palliative — from expanding the Centre for Palliative Care to celebrating community events like Memory Café and Death Café.

As we pause to reflect on Remembrance Day and the importance of giving back, we are deeply grateful for the volunteers, donors, and community partners who make compassionate care possible in the Bow Valley.

Bow Valley Palliative October 2025 Newsletter

11/04/2025

💙 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 — a time to recognize that children grieve differently from adults, often moving in and out of their emotions like puddles.

By understanding and supporting their unique ways of coping, we can help them feel seen, heard, and safe to share their thoughts and feelings. Together, we can nurture hope and healing for grieving children and their families.

Check The Children's Grief Foundation of Canada for more resources.

11/03/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

Join our amazing Bow Valley community members — and dedicated BVP volunteers — Valerie and Jackie for an evening of open, meaningful conversation about death, dying, and everything in between.

🗓 November 6 | 7:15 – 8:45 PM
📍 Banff Public Library
☕ Cake, tea + good company — all free!

This safe, welcoming space invites honest dialogue, reflection, and connection. Let’s continue breaking the silence together.

11/01/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.

In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths among people aged 65 or older.
But the good news is falls can be prevented! 👍
Share this post with your network to help spread the word.

To learn more: https://parachute.ca/.../inj.../fall-prevention-for-seniors/

November is Fall Prevention Month. 🗓️

In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths among people aged 65 or older.

But the good news is falls can be prevented! 👍

Share this post with your network to help spread the word.

To learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/fall-prevention-for-seniors/

11/01/2025

💙 𝐆𝐨 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐬! 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝, 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲.

It’s an exciting time for fans across Canada — and moments like this remind us how sports can lift our spirits and bring people together.
𝐀𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬:

⚾ Share the excitement with friends or family — connection builds joy.
💧 Stay hydrated and take breaks between innings.
🧘‍♀️ Breathe through the tense moments (we know there’ll be a few!).
💬 Keep perspective — win or lose, we’re still part of something bigger together.

Here’s to celebration, community, and self-care — both on and off the field.

10/31/2025

🎃 This Halloween, our pumpkins got a 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭!

Just a few simple shapes — yet they remind us how creativity and connection come together to make something beautiful.
From all of us at Bow Valley Palliative, wishing you a cozy and meaningful Halloween season. 🍂