Chilliwack Hospice Society

01/27/2026

New resource! Online course on navigating grief in the context of homelessness

We are pleased to announce a groundbreaking resource aimed at enhancing grief and bereavement literacy and competencies for community workers who support people experiencing homelessness.

The course is free, online, and self-directed and includes 4 modules:
Understanding the basics of grief
Understanding the homelessness experience
Grief after loss in the context of homelessness
Caring for yourself and supporting grief in the workplace.

People who are experiencing homelessness often go unrecognized as grievers in our communities. Many carry these losses silently, without the support most of us take for granted. Through this course, we can begin to understand their experiences and work toward making bereavement care more compassionate and accessible for everyone.

Find out more: https://homelessnesslearninghub.ca/trainings/navigating-grief-and-bereavement/

01/27/2026

Auction items are starting to be collected as Chilliwack Hospice Society prepares to host the 13th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026. This year’s auction will be held online as in previous years and will be open for bidding by our generous community the week prior to the event.

Thank you to the following donors who are some of the first to contribute to this year's online silent auction:

PRISM Studio | BC Lions | Abbotsford International Airshow | The Barn Country Bar | Vancouver Canadians | Sue Attrill Knott | Chilliwack Chiefs | Earls Restaurants | Elements Casino Chilliwack | Fountain Tire

If you would like to contribute an item or a cash donation to purchase an item for our online silent auction, please contact Sharilyn Jackson, Event Manager, at (604) 795-4660 or email sharilyn@chilliwackhospice.org. Thank you!

Auction items are starting to be collected as Chilliwack Hospice Society prepares to host the 13th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026. This year's auction will be held online as in previous years and will be open for bidding by our generous community the week prior to the...

01/24/2026

Chilliwack Hospice Society hosts a monthly Caring for the Caregiver Support Circle the last Monday of the month from 1–3:00 p.m.

Caring for a loved one who is dying is a great honour and privilege. The time and effort required can also cause stress and fatigue. You may begin to feel anticipatory grief for your dying person as their condition deteriorates.

Facilitated by Palliative Services Manager Candice Quesnel with volunteer Colleen Johnson, friends and family, as well as healthcare professionals, are welcome to join a group of fellow caregivers who understand what you’re going through.

The group meets once monthly at Chilliwack Hospice Society, located at 7112 Vedder Road.

https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event/caring-for-the-caregiver-support-circle/

Chilliwack Hospice Society hosts a monthly Caring for the Caregiver Support Circle the last Monday of the month from 1–3pm. Caring for a loved one who is dying is a great honour and privilege. The time and effort required can also cause stress and fatigue. You may begin to feel anticipatory grief ...

01/23/2026

Join us for a screening of the documentary No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial.

The screening will be held at The'í:tselíya - Health & Community Centre, located at 7256 Chilliwack River Road, on February 26 from 1–3:30 p.m., with a panel discussion on grief and homelessness following the film.

Dedicated to the memories of all unhoused lives lost — and those who carry their grief forward — No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial urges us to rethink how we hold space for mourning in public, and how we can come together to build more compassionate, inclusive systems of care. Because only through community can we create safer places to grieve, to heal, and to remember.

Please register for your free ticket to attend. More information and registration details are available at the following link: https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event/no-fixed-address-the-white-cart-memorial-film-screening/ #

Join us for a screening of the documentary No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial. The screening will be held at The'í:tselíya - Health & Community Centre in Chilliwack, BC, on February 26 from 1–3:30 p.m., with a panel discussion on grief and homelessness following the film. No

01/22/2026

Here are 3 questions to ask yourself that make difficult conversations about serious illness easier:
1. Is a treatment or care decision needed?
2. What do they know?
3. What matters to the person?

Health Canada is highlighting the key role health and social service providers play in supporting people living with serious illness and those closest to them through their palliative care and grief awareness campaign.

The campaign encourages providers to start conversations early and offer emotional, physical, social and spiritual support through a palliative approach to care. It also recognizes the importance of helping patients and caregivers navigate grief during illness and after a loss.

Find out more about why these questions are important by downloading the full fact sheet, and other resources here: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/3-questions-ask-yourself-make-difficult-conversations-about-serious-illness-easier.html

01/21/2026

Auction items are starting to be collected as Chilliwack Hospice Society prepares to host the 13th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026. This year’s auction will be held online as in previous years and will be open for bidding by our generous community the week prior to the event.

Thank you to the following donors who are the first to contribute to this year's online silent auction:

Jack's Cycle | AmazingCo | Bozzini's Restaurant | Excel Martial Arts | House of Comedy BC | Jiffy L**e Chilliwack | Kelly O'Bryan's Chilliwack | Kumsheen Rafting Resort | Old Spaghetti Factory Canada | Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

If you would like to contribute an item or a cash donation to purchase an item for our online silent auction, please contact Sharilyn Jackson, Event Manager, at (604) 795-4660 or email sharilyn@chilliwackhospice.org. Thank you!

Auction items are starting to be collected as Chilliwack Hospice Society prepares to host the 13th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026. This year's auction will be held online as in previous years and will be open for bidding by our generous community the week prior to the...

01/21/2026

“The Palliative Care Club [at UBC Okanagan] not only prepares students to volunteer in hospice settings, but helps when students find themselves grieving, be it from academic struggles to the loss of a relationship, financial pressures or just the jarring transitions of young adulthood.”

Palliative Care Club at UBC Okanagan inspires honest conversations about what it means to show up for others

01/21/2026

Families are invited to The Stories That Connect Us, a free and fun family literacy event designed to spark imagination, build early literacy skills, and create meaningful moments together.

📅 February 7
🕐 1:00–3:00pm
📍 Bob Chan‑Kent Family YMCA

Enjoy an afternoon filled with: Storytime, songs and music‑making activities, crafts and story kits, fun physical activity, free books, connections to local educational resources, on-site library card registration for adults and children, and free snacks and coffee.

Registration is preferred but drop-ins are welcome - https://bit.ly/45fdcbN.

Hosted by the School District No. 33 - Chilliwack, Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA, Chilliwack Community Services, Chilliwack Fraser Cascade Child Care Resource & Referral, and Chilliwack Learning Society.

01/17/2026

Valentine’s Day can be a challenging time for those whose lives have been touched by grief or serious illness. Join us for “Celebration of Love,” a special gathering designed to provide connection and support for those whose Valentine’s Day may look a little different this year.

Co-facilitated by Deanna Fedorkew, with volunteers Colleen Johnson and Marilyn Vik, this meaningful event is open to individuals who are grieving the death of a loved one or supporting someone with a life-limiting illness. Together, we will share in:

• A Sharing Circle to honour our feelings and experiences.
• Rituals and remembrances to celebrate love and memories.
• Valentine making as a creative expression of connection and care.

Tea, coffee, and light refreshments will be provided in a warm and welcoming space.

Come as you are and take this time to reflect, connect, and honour the love that endures.

Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for this memorial event, please contact Deanna Fedorkew, Community Education Manager, at (604) 795-4660 or email deanna@chilliwackhospice.org.

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

https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event/celebration-of-love-2/

Valentine's Day can be a challenging time for those whose lives have been touched by grief or serious illness. Join us for "Celebration of Love," a special gathering designed to provide connection and support for those whose Valentine's Day may look a little different this year. Co-facilitated by De...

01/16/2026

Join us for a screening of the documentary No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial.

The screening will be held at The'í:tselíya - Health & Community Centre, located at 7256 Chilliwack River Road, on February 26 from 1–3:30 p.m., with a panel discussion on grief and homelessness following the film.

Dedicated to the memories of all unhoused lives lost — and those who carry their grief forward — No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial urges us to rethink how we hold space for mourning in public, and how we can come together to build more compassionate, inclusive systems of care. Because only through community can we create safer places to grieve, to heal, and to remember.

Please register for your free ticket to attend. More information and registration details are available at the following link: https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event/no-fixed-address-the-white-cart-memorial-film-screening/

BC Centre for Palliative Care | Chilliwack Community Action Team | Pacific Community Resources Society

Join us for a screening of the documentary No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial. The screening will be held at The'í:tselíya - Health & Community Centre in Chilliwack, BC, on February 26 from 1–3:30 p.m., with a panel discussion on grief and homelessness following the film. No Fixed Address...

01/13/2026

Chilliwack Hospice Society hosts a monthly Caring for the Caregiver Support Circle the last Monday of the month from 1–3pm. Caring for a loved one who is dying is a great honour and privilege. The time and effort required can also cause stress and fatigue. You may begin to feel anticipatory grief for your dying person as their condition deteriorates. Facilitated by Palliative Services Manager Candice Quesnel with volunteer Colleen Johnson, friends and family, as well as healthcare professionals, are welcome to join a group of fellow caregivers who understand what you’re going through. The group meets once monthly at Chilliwack Hospice Society, located at 7112 Vedder Road.

Trained Chilliwack Hospice Society client and patient volunteers are available upon request to provide companionship for your loved one while you attend the caregiver support group.

Pre-registration is required. For more information or to join the Caring for the Caregiver Support Circle, please contact Candice Quesnel, BSW, RSW, at (604) 795-4660 or email candice@chilliwackhospice.org.

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

https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/events/event/caring-for-the-caregiver-support-circle/

Chilliwack Hospice Society hosts a monthly Caring for the Caregiver Support Circle the last Monday of the month from 1–3pm. Caring for a loved one who is dying is a great honour and privilege. The time and effort required can also cause stress and fatigue. You may begin to feel anticipatory grief ...