Saugeen Hospice

04/09/2026

We are deeply grateful to Chesley Homecoming for their generous $5,000 donation to Saugeen Hospice. This contribution reflects the true spirit of Chesley, a community that comes together, celebrates its roots, and supports meaningful causes close to home.

Chesley Homecoming has a long and proud tradition of uniting past and present residents. Over the years, the Homecoming committee has not only organized memorable celebrations but has also played an important role in preserving local history and strengthening community connections. Their support continues that legacy, helping ensure compassionate end‑of‑life care remains available for families throughout our region.

Photo (L to R): Peter Knipfel, Donna Rennie, Debbie Ribey, Julie
Johnston, Rob Hatten, Nathan Rhody.

Thank you to everyone involved for your dedication, generosity, and commitment to making a difference. Your support truly matters.

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Formosa Country Christmas for their generous $2,000 donation to Saugeen Hospice Inc.

For the past five years, this incredible community event has brought people together on the first weekend of December for a magical drive-through display filled with thousands of lights and holiday cheer. Volunteers begin right after Thanksgiving, working tirelessly to create an experience that draws visitors from near and far.

Admission to this festive event is by donation, with proceeds supporting local community organizations and we are so grateful to be among them.

Pictured from left to right: Mary Kay Mackenzie (SHI), Rita Grubb, and Maurice Voisin (SHI) and Don Busby, one of the main organizers of Formosa Country Christmas.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who attends and gives so generously. Your community spirit truly makes a difference.

04/01/2026

A Huge Thank‑You to the Action Committee Self‑Advocates Group!

We are incredibly grateful to receive a generous $500 donation from the Action Committee Self‑Advocates Group at Community Living Walkerton.
This amazing group chose Saugeen Hospice because they believe in supporting organizations that help build a caring, supportive, and inclusive community.

Pictured (left to right):
Back row: Julie Johnston, Ellie Locke, Lisa McCarroll, Linda Batte Front row: Crystal Krueger, Bonnie, Robin Logan

Special thanks as well to the members not in the photo:
Mike Weber, Ashley Lamont, Crystal Wales, Dave B., Bonnie, Reg Reinhart, and Anna Marie Reinhart.

Your commitment to community inclusion and support truly makes a difference. We are honoured by your generosity and inspired by your leadership.

Thank you for helping strengthen our community in such a meaningful way.

03/31/2026

Since 1958, Gay Lea Foods has grown from a small farmer-owned co-operative in Ontario into one of Canada's leading dairy
co-operatives, always guided by a spirit of community and care. That same generosity continues today through the Gay Lea Foundation, with an extraordinary contribution of $100,000 toward the build of Saugeen Hospice's future home.

This community holds deep meaning for the co operative, as many Gay Lea farmers and their families proudly call this region home. This significant gift brings us closer to creating a compassionate space where individuals and families in our community will receive support and care during life's most challenging moments.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Gay Lea Foundation for this
remarkable support. Together, we are building something that will make a lasting difference for our community.

Pictured (left to right): Rob Goodwill, Past Chair, Gay Lea Foods;
DeeDee Bekkers, Chair, Gay Lea Foundation; Jennifer Bryson, Director, Gay Lea Foundation; Jayne Dietrich; and Ralph Dietrich

03/19/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Hanover Barons Jr. ‘C’ Hockey Club for hosting “Hockey for Saugeen Hospice” and a Silent Auction on February 16, 2026, at the P & H Centre in Hanover.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the entire Barons organization for their support and dedication in making this event such a success. Congratulations as well to the Barons on their well-earned win!

Special thanks to our generous supporters: the Lansink Family (Game Sponsor), McArthur Tire, Ken Reay Transport, and Scotiabank. Your contributions made a meaningful impact.

We are also incredibly grateful to every business, individual, and community member who contributed and showed their support. Events like these are what make our community so strong.

Saugeen Hospice’s vision is to be a fully operational, community-based hospice residence, closer to home, delivering exceptional end-of-life care for families across southern Grey and Bruce Counties and surrounding areas, with a long-term commitment to a sustainable, integrated system of compassionate end-of-life care-one that aligns seamlessly with regional healthcare partners, reflects the values and strengths of our communities, and stands as a place of dignity, comfort, and belonging for every family we serve.

This incredible support brings us one step closer to making hospice care available closer to home - for generations to come.

Photo caption:
Left to right: Brent Meyers, Jenn Nicholson, and Lorrie Pegelo (Hanover Barons’ Executive Members); Carol Kraft and Rick Zacharewicz (Saugeen Hospice Inc.), Montyce Bonsma (Scotia Bank)

03/18/2026

Hike For Saugeen Hospice - details for 2026. Share with your friends, get a team together and take a hike! Follow us for more details. Register yourself or your team, collect pledges and donations. Details on our website. www.saugeenhospice.ca/hike/

03/16/2026

We are in need of help to get ready for this year for Hike for Saugeen Hospice which takes place May 3.

We need canvassers for business sponsorships and donations now.
People to create and distribute packages to churches, libraries and schools in the coming weeks.

Helping with promotion and then on the day of the event itself with various activities.

Sign up on our website www.saugeenhospice.ca/hike

03/04/2026

Hike For Saugeen Hospice - details for 2026. Follow for more details, to register yourself or your team, collect pledges and donations. Details on our website. www.saugeenhospice.ca/hike/