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Let’s make the final chapters in life COLOURFUL!
January 10, 2023

Manicures provided by Hospice volunteers. This engagement with residents is supported by the government of Canada’s New Horizons Grant for Seniors program. Next Manicure date is Thursday January 19th at 3 pm. Come out and help someone feel like a queen for the day! For more information contact revhosp@telus.net


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23rd Annual Snowflake Ceremony
November 21, 2022

Revelstoke Hospice Society Invites You To The 23rd Annual Snowflake Ceremony Sunday, December 4th, 2022 Gathering at 1:15, ceremony to begin at 1:30 p.m. in Queen Elizabeth Park around the Circle of Life tree. Please join us in remembering a friend or loved one by hanging a snowflake in their honour. It is a time forRead more


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Hospice On Wheels 3.0
August 24, 2022

Introducing the third Hospice on Wheels to Revelstoke! The first Hospice On Wheels was rolled out at Mount Cartier Court in 2019, the second at Moberly Manor in 2020 and finally Acute Care at Queen Elizabeth Hospital has their own comfort cart.  This care cart provides families visiting their loved ones a few comforts, andRead more


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Improving Advanced Care Planning Engagement
May 3, 2022

As a part of National Palliative Care Week the Council on Palliative Care will present a free virtual workshop on Tuesday May 3rd, at 4pm PST. Presentation by Dr. Tamara Sussman is an Associate Professor with the School of Social Work at McGill University. Her research focuses older persons’ and family/friend caregivers’ experiences with and accessRead more


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Life happens… Be ready. Your health can change in an instant.
March 20, 2022

Talking about what matters most to you when it comes to health care is more important than ever. Advance care planning is part of life planning ○ Who would speak for you if you could not speak for yourself? ○ Your health can change in an instant, so start conversations now • ACP in BC Fact Sheet


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March is Embrace Aging Month
February 23, 2022

There are a number of interesting sessions during this month long series related to aging, living well, aging in place – many of them are on Zoom. Events Calendar


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Grief and Bereavement Support Groups
February 23, 2022

Where are you along your grief journey?   Loss is a normal part of life. Often we need support to help cope with strong and unfamiliar emotions which accompany change and loss. This support group allows individuals experiencing loss a safe place to work through their grief and express it openly. It is also aRead more


Directors

Meet the Directors: Patti Larson
February 7, 2022

Patti has recently retired from her position of 20+ years as Program Director for Community Outreach and Development with Community Connections. Prior to this she worked for 25 years at two local financial institutions and held many positions. She is accomplished in community development and relations, grant writing, fundraising, have knowledge of the non-profit worldRead more


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Thank you Ruth
January 28, 2022

The Hospice community would like to bid a gracious farewell to Ruth Boettger as president of the Revelstoke Senior Citizens’ Association. After twelve years serving the seniors of Revelstoke, she has decided to devote more time to her home and family. Thank you Ruth for all of your contributions.


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Congratulations Eileen Harris!
January 14, 2022

Over the holiday season the Revelstoke Hospice Society was collecting donations and memberships for the chance to win a Cardinal Quilt. Congratulations go to Eileen Harris who was the winner of this beautiful creation. Special thanks to the Revelstoke Quilters Guild whose creative efforts made these donations possible. The Hospice and the Guild have beenRead more


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