Chilliwack Hospice Society

07/24/2025

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

Jared was born and raised in Chilliwack, moving away in his 20s to Vancouver to start a business, and back to Chilliwack years later to raise his family. He has worked as a lead digital marketing consultant for global brands including Disney Interactive & Doctors without Borders. He is also a musician, and performs weekly in the local Jazz trio "the Rotations" (bass). Jared is a strong believer in giving back through volunteering, and currently sits as chair / president of the following organizations: Chilliwack Healthier Community (co-chair), Downtown Chilliwack Community Market Society, Chilliwack Central Community School Society and the Rotary Club of Chilliwack (President Elect). He is the former Board Chair for School District No. 33 - Chilliwack.

Jared became aware of the critical services offered at the Chilliwack Hospice Society after his stepson, Hayden Spindler, passed away in 2022. Volunteering on the board is his way of giving back to the Society.

Thank you for your commitment to community service, Jared!

07/23/2025

07/23/2025

07/21/2025

Proud, Prepared, and Protected is a collection of online resources to assist people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to access and receive inclusive, respectful care. These resources were developed by people who identify as Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ and more than 40 organizations and Canadian Virtual Hospice to fill a national gap. This information is also helpful for allies, people working in healthcare and education and communities.

https://www.virtualhospice.ca/2slgbtq

Proud, Prepared, and Protected is a collection of online resources to assist people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to access and receive inclusive, respectful care. These resources were developed by people who identify as Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ and more than 40 organizations and Canadian Virtual Hospice to...

07/21/2025

Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a calming, supportive outdoor yoga practice designed to gently nurture the body and heart through grief. Led by instructor Emmy Kerr, YTT200, these sessions offer slow, mindful movement, breathwork, and stillness on the mat.

No experience necessary. Participants must be able to get down and off the yoga mat.

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

Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a calming, supportive outdoor yoga practice designed to gently nurture the body and heart through grief. Led by instructor Emmy Kerr, YTT200, these sessions offer slow, mindful movement, breathwork, and stillness on the mat. No experience necessary. Participants m...

07/20/2025

Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a free, two-part workshop designed to guide you in creating a comprehensive end-of-life care plan for yourself or with your parent(s).

Learn how to develop a personalized advance care plan that reflects your beliefs, values, and wishes. Topics include:
• Temporary Substitute Decision Maker
• Representation Agreement
• Advance Directive

This interactive workshop empowers participants with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about end-of-life care. We look forward to helping you plan for peace of mind.

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

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

Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a free, two-part workshop designed to guide you in creating a comprehensive end-of-life care plan for yourself or with your parent(s). Learn how to develop a personalized advance care plan that reflects your beliefs, values, and wishes. Topics include:

07/19/2025

Do you love thrifting, thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in your community?

Thrifty Boutique, operated by the Chilliwack Hospice Society, offers an upscale thrifting experience that gives back generously to our community. Every purchase made in our store directly supports local programs and services for individuals and families navigating death, dying, grief, and loss.

We’re currently seeking a full-time sales assistant to join our team and support the daily operations of our social enterprise thrift store.

Apply now: https://www.chilliwackhospice.org/careers/

Careers CURRENT JOB POSTINGS Chilliwack Hospice Society All positions are filled at this time. Volunteers are always welcome and can submit an application here. Thrifty Boutique Sales Assistant (closes August 15, 2025)

07/19/2025

Join us for the 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!

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

Sponsorship packages are still available!

Join us for the 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....

07/18/2025

In recognition of Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, Chilliwack Hospice Society invites you to a special memorial gathering for those grieving the death of a beloved pet or caring for an animal nearing the end of life. Facilitated by Deanna Fedorkew, with Jennifer Dacre, MACP, and Kaylee Lovesy, BSW, this gentle event offers a space of comfort and connection with others who understand the deep bonds we share with our animal companions.

Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of their pet(s) and to share memories and stories in the supportive company of fellow grievers. Our grief support professionals will speak to the impact animals have on our lives and the importance of acknowledging and validating pet loss. An optional expressive arts activity will be offered to honour your pet’s memory. Families are welcome; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for the Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day Memorial, please contact Deanna Fedorkew, Community Education Manager, at (604) 795-4660 or email deanna@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/rainbow-bridge-remembrance-day-memorial/

In recognition of Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, Chilliwack Hospice Society invites you to a special memorial gathering for those grieving the death of a beloved pet or caring for an animal nearing the end of life. Facilitated by Deanna Fedorkew, with Jennifer Dacre, MACP, and Kaylee Lovesy, BSW, t...

07/18/2025

Once monthly, Chilliwack Hospice Society hosts a ‘Craft and Chat’ for those who are looking for a quiet, comforting way to process grief and find connection with others who are grieving. Bring your own project or use supplies provided to create something meaningful. Meets the second Friday of the month, starting at 1:00pm.

Pre-registration is not required. For more information, please contact Deanna Fedorkew, Community Education Manager, at (604) 795-4660 or deanna@chilliwackhospice.org.

Once monthly, Chilliwack Hospice Society hosts a 'Craft and Chat' for those who are looking for a quiet, comforting way to process grief and find connection with others who are grieving. Bring your own project or use supplies provided to create something meaningful. Meets the second Friday of the mo...

07/17/2025

Social worker Zelda Freitas and Pam Orzeck, a professor at the McGill School of Social Work, shed light on a rarely discussed reality: caregivers often experience grief even before a loved one’s death — called anticipatory grief — and face a second wave of grief after caregiving ends.

🩵 Pre-loss grief can impact vulnerability later — especially if caregivers feel unprepared, isolated, or worn out.

🩵 Post-caregiving grief is magnified by the sudden loss of identity — “no longer a caregiver” — and from losing support networks once the care journey ends.

🩵 The solution? Offer support during caregiving — practical help, emotional validation, community — and guide caregivers toward resources afterwards.

🎙️ If you know someone in this journey, remember: supporting them now helps them grieve later. Let’s bring attention to caregiver‑focused grief support.

To learn more about caregiver supports at Chilliwack Hospice Society, please contact Palliative Services Manager Candice Quesnel, BSW, RSW, at (604) 795-4660 or email candice@chilliwackhospice.org.

Where do caregivers turn after their loved one passes on? What support is there when the caregiving team disbands? These are the difficult questions caregivers

07/17/2025

Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a calming, supportive outdoor yoga practice designed to gently nurture the body and heart through grief. Led by instructor Emmy Kerr, YTT200, these sessions offer slow, mindful movement, breathwork, and stillness on the mat.

No experience necessary. Participants must be able to get down and off the yoga mat.

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

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

Join Chilliwack Hospice Society for a calming, supportive outdoor yoga practice designed to gently nurture the body and heart through grief. Led by instructor Emmy Kerr, YTT200, these sessions offer slow, mindful movement, breathwork, and stillness on the mat. No experience necessary. Participants m...