Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area

12/31/2025

If it’s your 1st or 60th year without someone you love, it may be hard to hear “happy new year.”

Grief joins us as we move into a new year.

Be gentle with grieving hearts. 💗

12/31/2025

Take advantage of our free Journey with Grief page for valuable advice from experts including self-help tips for those who are and guidance about what to expect following a loss: facebook.com/Journeyswithgrief

Journeys with Grief: Expert Help in Facing Loss

12/18/2025

Many families have a tradition keeper. Typically, it’s an unofficial role. Usually, they aren’t given the title. More often, they step into the shoes because tradition is something they deeply value (or because they are the only one willing to do so). If tradition is important to your […]

12/17/2025

“You will lose someone you can’t live without, and your heart will be badly broken, and the bad news is that you never completely get over the loss of your beloved. But this is also the good news. They live forever in your broken heart that doesn’t seal back up. And you come through. It’s like having a broken leg that never heals perfectly — that still hurts when the weather gets cold, but you learn to dance with the limp.” – Anne Lamott

12/16/2025

Spending the holidays alone after a loss can feel impossible. Though the day will undoubtedly be tough, there are tips to make things just a little more man

12/15/2025

12/10/2025

Spectrum Generations, the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging, was founded in 1972. We actively enrich the lives of families through programs and services that encourage generations of adults to age in a comfortable way that is right for them.

12/10/2025

12/08/2025

The holiday season is a challenging time for those who are grieving. You are not alone. Join us for the 5th Annual ShineOnCass Blue Christmas Ceremony where we will say your loved one's name with you, light blue candles, experience peace listening to the beautiful voices of Joan Kennedy, Grace Stacey, and Will McPherson, and be surrounded by a loving community. All are invited to attend.

What: ShineOnCass Blue Christmas
When: Winter Solstice, Sunrday, Dec. 21, at Sunset, 4 pm
Where: Oakland Gazebo, Willey Point Rd, Town of Oakland, Maine

To submit a name to be read aloud and receive a blue candle at the ceremony, visit shineoncass.org and in events, select Blue Christmas.
You can also submit a name here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa5RSITKl1bigPD_TlUm_wI5IWLJLXDjaiOerDfn-47XJ-yg/viewform

We will live stream our ceremony on Dec. 21st on the ShineOnCass page. Follow us to receive a notification. Come feel the love. Please share! 💙

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, donors, and community supporters. Your generosity makes everything we do possible.
If you’re able, please consider making a donation to help us continue this important work. We couldn’t do it without you! https://secure.givelively.org/donate/hospice-volunteers-of-waterville-area/annual-appeal

09/04/2025

Camp Ray of Hope, our annual weekend retreat for families and individuals grieving a loved one, is coming right up, but we are $2,322 short of our goal. Please consider supporting this special program by making a donation today! Your gift will help keep Camp free and accessible for everyone ❤️

Founded in 1995, Camp Ray of Hope is a weekend retreat for individuals and families grieving the death of a loved one. Held annually in September, Camp Ray of Hope is ...

05/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our 5th annual plant sale! The sale was a success, and together we raised over $6,500!

We'd like to extend a very special thank you to the Maine Department of Corrections Agriculture Program and Fedco Trees for their generous donation of seedlings and trees. We'd also like to thank Hilltop Farms & Greenhouses, Home Depot, Longfellow's Greenhouses, Pierce's Greenhouses, Sunset Flowerland & Greenhouse, and Tractor Supply for all their donations and support of our annual Plant Sale. We couldn't do it without you!

If you are still looking for a few items for your garden - we still have some vegetable and flower seedlings for sale, a handful of perennials, and some lilac trees! Call us at 873-3615 or stop by.