Chilliwack Hospice Society

08/29/2025

Chilliwack Hospice Society will be closed Monday, September 1 in recognition of the statutory holiday, Labour Day. We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, September 2.

If you are experiencing difficulty coping with grief and loss during a time of closure at our office, please reach out to one of the following resources for support:
• 24/7 Fraser Health Crisis Line (1-877-820-7444)
• Seniors’ Distress Line (604-872-1234)
• Mental Health Support (310-7689) *no area code needed

08/27/2025

Thank you to Bev Bursey (left) for delivering several quilts to Chilliwack Hospice Society! Pictured here, receiving the quilts on behalf of the Society, is Sue Knott, Executive Director.

Each donated quilt, handmade by lovely members of our community, will be presented to a patient upon arrival at Cascade Hospice Residence for their comfort and warmth. Following their death, the quilts will then be gifted to the bereaved family to cherish if they choose to. Thank you to all the quilters in our community like Bev for your service. 🪡

08/25/2025

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.

This Chilliwack Hospice Society education presentation is provided free of cost thanks to the generosity of individual donors and businesses in our community.

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 salv...

08/25/2025

Grief sucks — but you don’t have to go through it alone.
Join other teens (14–18) who get it on the first Tuesday of every month. No pressure, no sign-up — just a chill space to talk, listen, or just be.

📍 Chilliwack Hospice Society – 7112 Vedder Road
🕓 3:00–4:30pm
🩵 Hosted by Kaylee from the Child & Youth Program

Got questions about the group? DM us or text 236.477.8059 — we’re here for you.

This Chilliwack Hospice Society program is provided free of cost thanks to the generosity of individual donors and businesses in our community.

Grief sucks — but you don’t have to go through it alone.Join other teens (14–18) who get it on the first Tuesday of every month, starting August 5. No pressure, no sign-up — just a chill space to talk, listen, or just be. 📍 Chilliwack Hospice Society – 7112

08/20/2025

🦋 Stronger Together is a community event hosted by Shxwha:yVillage and the Chilliwack Community Action Team on August 28 from 11:00-4:00 in recognition of .

Activities include a resource fair, naloxone training, free food, butterfly release, open mic storytelling, and support groups on grief, loss, and healing.

📍 See the flyer for details.

08/15/2025

Volunteers provide weekly treatments featuring energy-based modalities such as Healing Touch and Reiki to promote calmness and healing. These sessions, available at Chilliwack Hospice Society or by request in Cascade Hospice Residence, support palliative and bereaved individuals in reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being.

To learn more about our Chilliwack Hospice Society — Relaxation Program or to book an appointment, contact Lucy Fraser, MSW, Director of Programs, at (604) 795-4660 or email lucy@chilliwackhospice.org.

This Chilliwack Hospice Society program is provided free of cost thanks to the generosity of individual donors and businesses in our community.

Relaxation Program The Purpose To offer the experience of relaxation through gentle and safe touch. Clients remain clothed and may receive treatment(s) in an ordinary armchair, a massage chair, or lying on a massage table. Up to six sessions may be offered to each client. Mind/Body Awareness Being a...

08/13/2025

Join us for the Chilliwack Hospice Society — 2nd Annual Russ Walsh Memorial Golf Tournament, a special day of golf, community, and remembrance in support of Chilliwack Hospice Society. ⛳

Held in honour of beloved local business leader Russ Walsh, this meaningful event brings together friends, colleagues, and community members to celebrate Russ’ legacy and raise vital funds for free grief and palliative care support in our community.

Tee off with us on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the scenic Meadowlands Golf & Country Club — a classic 18-hole, par 70 course nestled among Chilliwack’s towering fir, cottonwood, and maple trees.

Enjoy a round of golf, a delicious lunch, and the chance to make a difference for those facing dying, death, grief and bereavement.

🕘 9:00am Shotgun Start
📍 Meadowlands Golf & Country Club (47823 Yale Road)
🎟️ Register today – space is limited! https://www.auctria.events/rwgolf

All proceeds benefit Chilliwack Hospice Society’s free programs and services.

Sponsorship packages are still available!

Prospera Credit Union
Cooper Equipment Rentals | KPI Services | TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd. | Unger Window and Door Ltd

08/11/2025

Basic Hospice Training equips volunteers with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate support to individuals and families facing end-of-life challenges. Covering topics like communication, hospice palliative care, grief, and self-care, this 35-hour course is an essential foundation for anyone interested in hospice care.

To apply to participate in Basic Hospice Training, please complete a client and patient volunteer application available for download at www.chilliwackhospice.org/education.

Education Ongoing hospice palliative care education and training is offered to volunteers, community members and organizations, service providers, and the business community throughout the year. Basic Hospice Training Basic Hospice Training equips volunteers with the knowledge and skills to provide....

08/10/2025

08/09/2025

🎙️ This week, our Bereavement Services Manager Jennifer Dacre joined Lisa Stevens at STAR 98.3 to talk about a topic close to many hearts — pet grief.

Jen shared how important it is to acknowledge grief and validate feelings, reminding us that:
🐾 Pet grief is real and legitimate — for some, it’s the first significant loss they experience.
🐾 The grief can last far beyond a few weeks or months.
🐾 We mourn not only their presence and companionship, but also the unconditional love they gave us.

🩵 Whether you’re remembering a beloved pet or caring for an animal nearing the end of life, you are not alone.

🌈 Chilliwack Hospice Society — Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day Memorial
🗓 Thursday, August 21 | 2:00–4:00 PM
A time of connection, comfort, and remembrance — with stories, photos, and expressive arts. Families welcome. Pre-registration required.

🐕 Chilliwack Hospice Society — Pet Death Grief Support Group
🗓 Starts Thursday, October 9
A safe, supportive space to share and process grief. Pre-registration required.

📍 Learn more at ChilliwackHospice.org

08/07/2025

Elected June 16, 2025, Thomas Mueller is one of our newest directors on the board. Please join us in welcoming him to our Society's leadership team.

Thomas is a civil litigator with Baker Newby LLP whose practice focus is commercial disputes, power of attorney and estate disputes, real property disputes, and various types of neighbour disputes. However, Thomas is able and willing to provide assistance with any legal issue. Thomas grew up in Chilliwack. He attended university at the University of the Fraser Valley where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2015. Thomas attended law school at the University of Saskatchewan where he earned his Juris Doctor. Thomas joined Baker Newby as an articled student in 2019. He has been practicing law since May 2020. Thomas resides in Chilliwack with his wife, Lindsay, and their two children.

Thank you for your commitment to community service, Thomas!