Revelstoke Hospice Society
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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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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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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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This has been another challenging year. Trying to provide care for clients through changing Covid restrictions, encountering medical staff who are overwhelmed and needing support themselves, and trying to keep our volunteers motivated and engaged has taken a toll on everyone. However, the loss of life and the grief remind us daily that the workRead more
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The Hospice Society Volunteers will be at Save-On and Southside collecting donations for your chance to win a Cardinal Quilt. The Revelstoke Quilters Guild created a masterpiece last year! The Quilters are able to donate their time and skill to community projects like this Seasonal Cardinal Quilt through the generous support of the Revelstoke CreditRead more
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After months of planning and hard work, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new website. We wanted a website that was built with our community in mind, highlighting our story, and showcasing our services. This blog will outline each page of our newly improved website! Please it explore our programs and contactRead more
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Our volunteers are an integral part of our team and the services we provide for our clients. Becoming a volunteer contributes to your own positive health, the community you live in, the Hospice Society and the people we are helping to serve. “I became very close friends with my Pal and continued visitingRead more
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Brenda was born and raised in Revelstoke and made it home after post-secondary studies followed by a few years of fun in BC and Alberta! Brenda has recently retired from a 35+ year career with Parks Canada, which has enabled her to visit some of the most beautiful places across the country! She and herRead more
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Theresa is a deathcare practitioner. She has been a long-time Frontline volunteer with the Pals and palliative program as well as facilitating monthly Death Cafes (Dose, 101 2nd street) and Grief and Bereavement Support Groups. She earned a degree in Thanatology (the study of death and life losses) from Kings College at University of WesternRead more
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I moved to Revelstoke in 2000 with my husband Bruce Granstrom, who was born here and whose family lives here. Our twin daughters were born in 2000. I retired as a Family Doctor in the fall of 2018. Prior to moving to Revelstoke I worked for 10 years at the REACH Community Health Centre inRead more