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We provide comfort, care and support to people affected by life-threatening illness.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays!

From all of us at Hospice Waterloo Region, we wish you and your family all the best this holiday season, and a very happy New Year! 🥳

Please note: The administrative offices of Hospice Waterloo Region will be closed on Dec. 25, 26, and Jan. 1st. The residence will remain open for pre-approved visitors.

12/19/2025

Thank you to Lori Gemmell (Harp) and Katherine Robertson (French Horn) from the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony for performing for our clients and their families.

It was amazing to enjoy this beautiful music in such an intimate setting.

Lori and Katherine: We truly appreciate you sharing your talents with us during this holiday season. Thank you, again. ❤️

12/17/2025

🎄 Hospice Waterloo Region is once again pleased to be a recipient of a generous donation of trees from the Benjamin Tree Farm.

The trees have been set up outside each clients’ room, and will bring much light and joy to our clients and their families.

A very special thank you to our staff and volunteers for all of your hard work in setting up the trees. ❤️

12/16/2025

As the holiday season unfolds, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone in our community celebrating. May Hanukkah bring light and hope, Christmas bring peace and comfort, and Kwanzaa bring reflection, unity, and joy. From all of us at Hospice Waterloo Region, we wish you moments of warmth, connection, and care this season.

12/12/2025

🕯️Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Lights of Love, as we gathered to remember our loved ones and honour those in our care.

Thank you as well to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. - Cambridge and the Benjamin Tree Farm for the in-kind donations. ❤️

12/09/2025

If you are shopping for anyone who needs some extra care and attention this holiday season, here are 6 types of cozy gift ideas you may want to add to your shopping list.

1. Cozy clothing: Warm, cozy socks, mittens, shawl/pashmina, toque/hat, slippers
2. Yummy treats: Chocolates, cookies, crackers, soup package, hot chocolate, single tea packages
3. Comfort: Candles, quilt/lap blanket, heating pads
4. Personal care: Chapstick, hand cream, Kleenex, nail polish/file, personal hygiene items if appropriate
5. Entertainment: Adult colouring books, sudoku/crossword books, puzzles, novels, ornaments
6. Legacy activities: Photo albums, stained glass star, family handprints, hug scarf, family collage/photo (Learn more: hospicewaterloo.ca/legacy-activities)

12/08/2025

NEW PROGRAM
Steady Grounds ☕️ Coffee and Connection for Grieving Men

Hospice Waterloo Region is introducing a new bereavement group for men (cisgender and transgender) and folks who feel most comfortable in a space for men, providing time to navigate the complexities of grief in community.

These monthly gatherings offer a relaxed, informal environment where participants can share experiences, emotions, and challenges related to loss. This group aims to foster a sense of support, and strength, offering the opportunity to build connection with others who understand.

This is a monthly, peer-facilitated group and registration is required.

Please reach out to intake@hospicewaterloo.ca or call 519-743-4114 for more information.

12/05/2025

❤️ Holidays and special days can be challenging and stressful, especially when grieving the death of a loved one. They stir up memories, evoke powerful feelings and emotions, and can leave us feeling very disoriented.

Remembering your person who died is helpful in managing your grief during the holiday season.
- Share memories
- Pull out photos
- Play their favourite music
- Light a candle
- Do something in memory of your loved one
- Establish new traditions

Self-care tips for those who are grieving:
- Get lots of rest
- Adjust your expectations
- Take brief breaks
- Be thoughtful about holiday preparations
- Stay connected to those who know you well
- Re-think traditions

Remember that it is okay to laugh and enjoy yourself. Enjoy the special moments when they come up – be kind to yourself and your family. And notice and acknowledge that there will be parts of the holiday that are more painful than others at times. And that’s okay.

Are you grieving? Learn more about Hospice Waterloo Region's programs and services: hospicewaterloo.ca/are-you-grieving/

12/04/2025

🥃 Raise a glass with us in 2026!

Join us for our first-ever Whisky Night Social, a new community experience that celebrates fine whisky, warm company, and meaningful connections — all in support of Hospice Waterloo Region.

Sip, savour, and socialize as Master Distiller Matt Howell of Collective Arts Brewing leads you through a guided tasting of four exceptional whiskies, ranging from light and smooth to richly peated. Each pour will be perfectly paired with small bites designed to complement and enhance every flavour note.

🗓️ Jan. 30, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Hacienda Sereda

🎟️ Ticket options:

Regular Ticket: $140, includes a $50 tax receipt

Holiday Bundle: $150, includes a $40 tax receipt
Includes:
- 1 ticket to the Whisky Night Social
- Trendy whisky tasting socks
- "Crackling Birch" soy candle - The Scented Market
- 1 custom wood pen, "Hospice Waterloo Region's Whisky Night Social"

Learn more: trellis.org/whisky-night-social

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Josslin Insurance. ❤️

We hope you will join us for live music, whisky trivia, prizes, and a silent auction throughout the evening — all set against the cozy and elegant backdrop of Hacienda Sereda.

Warmth in every glass. Heart in every moment.

We can’t wait to share this special night with you.

12/03/2025

🕯️ Reminder: Join us for our Outdoor Memorial and Lighting Ceremony this Sunday, Dec. 7th.

We will gather to remember our loved ones and honour those in our care.
RSVP to join us: https://bit.ly/487W7lU

🗓️ Sunday, Dec. 7, 2024
🕟 4:30 pm sharp
📍 The Gies Family Centre, 100 Solstice Way, Waterloo

Evening Highlights:
• Live Music
• Warm Beverages
• Lighting Ceremony
• “In Our Hearts” Memorial
• Candlelight Procession at twilight

Please dress warmly. Indoor washrooms will be available.

Thank you to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (Cambridge) and Benjamin Tree Farm for their in-kind donations. ❤️

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we want to give thanks to our many donors, sponsors, volunteers, and staff for your support, passion, and time. ❤️ We could not do what we do without you.

11/25/2025

✨ Thank you to the KC Rotary Club!

Hospice Waterloo Region is pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club Community Aid Fund ($3,750) to help support our wheelchair accessible transportation services for our clients in the community.

KC Rotary Club — Your support is greatly appreciated. ❤️

Pictured here (L to R): Paul Reitzel, Tracy Helm, David Graham, Tony Denison, Mike Gillespie, Diane Wolfenden, Kyle Brohman, and Steve Moore.

Address

100 Solstice Way
Waterloo, ON
N2K0G3

Telephone

+15197434114

Website

http://www.hospicewaterloo.ca/donate/

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