VHOCC Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County

03/09/2026

It's not too late to register for VHOCC's Empower Yourself workshops. The first, "Home and Auto Maintenance," is set for tomorrow 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in VHOCC's conference room, 829 E. 8th St., in Port Angeles.

Other topics are:
March 17: “Shopping and Cooking for One”;
March 24: “Household Finances;”
March 31: “Taking Care of Yourself".

Registration is required and may be done by calling 360-452-1511 or emailing office@vhocc.org. Participants may choose to attend one workshop, all of them, or any combination.

To learn more about VHOCC, visit volunteerhospice.org or call 360-452-1511.

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03/05/2026

Death Cafe "A Tea to Die For" is part of an international movement of hosting informal gatherings for the simple purpose of discussing death. Folks come together to share what is on their minds and hearts, without a particular theme or topic other than death.

VHOCC, in conjunction with Studio Bob, will host one of these gatherings Thursday of the month, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Studio Bob, 118 ½ E. Front St., Port Angeles. A discussion will be held at this location every third Thursday of the month.

The group is free and open to all and does not require prior registration.
Two other gatherings are held on a monthly basis: the second Monday of the month in the KSQM-FM Community Room, 609 W. Washington St., No. 17, in Sequim and the fourth Wednesday in VHOCC’s conference room, 829 E. 8th St., both from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

03/04/2026

Several volunteers do essential work behind the scenes: Al Frank came to us with expertise in software programming, which made him ideal for our donation team.

December and January are busy months, and Al worked relentlessly to complete all reports on time and took on extra duties when another volunteer was unavailable. And he does it all with a smile, regardless of last-minute modifications. We could not do it without Al and we're so grateful to have him on our team.
The Oak Table Cafe Sequim for their generous support!

03/04/2026

03/02/2026

Lost a loved one and need a little support? VHOCC is sponsoring a five-week in-person grief support group every Monday from March 16 through April 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 Blake Ave., in Sequim.

The group offers a place for participants to share with others their feelings and experiences with grief; gain a clearer understanding of the mourning process; and learn coping skills and strategies for dealing with the emotional pain of loss. Confidentiality is essential to foster openness, trust and acceptance.

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Attendees should attend all sessions.

For more information or to register, call 360-452-1511 or email reception@vhocc.org.

VHOCC has been providing free hospice services to patients and their families since 1978. Part of their organization’s mission is to offer grief support groups to not just families of hospice patients, but to anyone in the community who has experienced the death of a loved one, regardless of the circumstances of death.

To learn more about VHOCC, visit its website at volunteerhospice.org or phone 360-452-1511.

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02/27/2026

Death Matters: To be or not to be: The executor of an estate

The executor of your estate is the person who will settle your financial affairs after you die. Your executor will pay your debts and distribute your assets according to your will.

Your executor will close your accounts to avoid unnecessary fees, protect your identity, and prevent fraud. Before selecting an executor — or agreeing to be someone’s executor — learn more about the position and desirable qualifications.

Full column by By Jeanette Stehr-Green: https://www.sequimgazette.com/2026/02/18/death-matters-to-be-or-not-to-be-the-executor-of-an-estate/

02/25/2026

Cheri Huber, founder of A Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation, will focus on what gets in the way of service, how one gets talked out of being fully present, and how to find compassion within oneself amid daily living, at the next installment of VHOCC's Soul Care Speaker Series.

“What Is Living Compassion?” is scheduled online Wednesday, March 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Questions will be taken in advance of the discussion to facilitate the conversation.

Huber is a student and teacher of Zen Awareness Practice, founder of Living Compassion, author of several Awareness Practice books, and host of call-in radio show, OpenAir.

To register, visit volunteerhospice.org or call 360-452-1511.

For more information about Huber, visit livingcompassion.org.
For more information about VHOCC, visit its website, volunteerhospice.org.

VHOCC’s Speaker Series and other Soul Care programs are supported by the Albert and Helen Mangan Fund.

02/25/2026

John Bridge was a volunteer with VHOCC for many years. He is an awesome human and an asset to our community. Congratulations, John!

Sequin teen Laila Sundin presented new Emerging Leader award

02/24/2026

VHOCC is offering a free series of four weekly workshops Tuesdays, beginning March 10, to offer support and practical advice on everyday challenges for those who are living alone or anticipating living alone.

Registration is required and may be done by calling 360-452-1511 or emailing office@vhocc.org.

The topics are “Home and Automotive Maintenance,” March 10; “Shopping and Cooking for One,” March 17; “Household Finances,” March 24; and “Taking Care of Yourself,” March 31.

The workshops are scheduled every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the VHOCC conference room, 829 E. 8th St., in Port Angeles. Participants may choose to attend one workshop, all of them, or any combination.

To learn more about VHOCC, visit volunteerhospice.org, its page or call 360-452-1511.

02/23/2026

Death Café's “Tea to Die For” is set for Monday, March 9, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the KSQM-FM Community Room, 609 W. Washington St., No. 17, in Sequim.

The group is free and open to all and does not require prior registration.

Other discussions are scheduled for Thursday, March 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Studio Bob, 118 ½ E. Front St., Port Angeles, and Wednesday, March 25, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in VHOCC conference room, 829 E. 8th St., Port Angeles.

Death Cafe is an international movement of hosting informal gatherings for the simple purpose of discussing death. Folks come together to share what is on their minds and hearts, without a particular theme or topic other than death.

Conversations are held every second Monday in Sequim and every fourth Wednesday and third Thursday in Port Angeles.

For more information, phone VHOCC at 360-452-1511.

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02/20/2026

When I was an activity coordinator in a nursing home, I used to see a specific look on people’s faces the moment the word “hospice” was mentioned. It was a mix of terror, finality…