Hospice Simcoe

THIS WEEKEND ... head to Barrie Hill Farms on Saturday July 27 - Sunday, July 28 for their annual Blueberry Pancake Festival and help raise funds for Hospice Simcoe.
- Enjoy a yummy blueberry pancake breakfast made with our very own blueberries
- Pick-your-own blueberries (and other in-season crops)
- Head out on a scenic wagon ride when you go to pick-your-own
- Explore all the local vendors Saturday and Sunday with .mrkt
- Enjoy live music 10AM-2PM
- Meet local children’s author, Carolyn Morris, and listen to story time while snuggling her bunnies (Saturday only). Enjoy...and thanks for your support!

SAVE THE DATE for our upcoming event titled; ‘Exploring Children’s Grief’, part of the Dying Matters series presented by Hospice Simcoe. Join us on Wednesday, September 11th as a panel of children’s bereavement professionals share information, answer questions, and lead a thoughtful, candid discussion on the exploration of children’s grief. This event will take place from 6-8pm at Traditions Banquet Hall at the Sheba Shrine Centre in Barrie, and we encourage you to bring a friend or loved one. Parking is complimentary and light refreshments will be served. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. Please register today to ensure your seat.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please visit our website at: www.hospicesimcoe.ca, or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-childrens-grief-tickets-951568566197
Hospice Simcoe Seasons Centre for Grieving Children

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE: The Barrie and Area OHT (Ontario Health Teams) Palliative Working Group was successful in their application to Ontario Health (OH), and Ontario Palliative Care Network (OPCN) to provide a Palliative Care Clinical Coach (PCCC) for Barrie and area.
Join us in congratulating Hospice Simcoe’s Bereavement Coordinator, Amy Pritzker MSW RSW, and Residential Care Manager, Tammy Pollard RN BScN CHPCN, along with Palliative Care physician, Dr. Toni Mihaylova MD CCFP, as they begin this new endeavour to provide excellent Palliative Care to those experiencing homeless within our community.

FOR THE FULL PRESS RELEASE, PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK:
https://hospicesimcoe.ca/press-release-new-role-supports-barries-dying-and-bereaved-homeless-community/
Hospice Simcoe Seasons Centre for Grieving Children

TODAY IS CAMP DAY - Hospice Simcoe celebrates the 50th year of Tim Hortons Camp Day! Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is committed to helping youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential. Tims Camps equip young people from low-income families with the skills they need to design their future.
Purchase a hot or iced coffee today and 100% of proceeds from every purchase will go to support Tims Camps!
Hospice Simcoe Seasons Centre for Grieving Children Tim Hortons

We’re getting ready for Tim Hortons Camp Day, on July 17th!
Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is committed to helping youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential. Tims Camps equip young people from low-income families with the skills they need to design their future.
Support Camp day, and help support our youth community.
Hospice Simcoe Tim Hortons

PLEASE NOTE: There will be road interruptions on Penetanguishene Road from Blake Street to Georgian Drive between July 12 and September 20, 2024. Expect detours and delays during this time.
For your convenience, please avoid our front parking lot entrance and park at the rear of the Hospice Simcoe residence in the lot located on Aconley Court. Thank you for your cooperation and we apologize for any inconvenience.
For further information, please visit the City of Barrie website: https://www.barrie.ca/planning-building-infrastructure/current-projects/municipal-infrastructure-projects/pavement-management-program
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Happy Canada Day from all of us at Hospice Simcoe. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

Drop by our new ‘Hospice Info Day’ at the Innisfil Idea Lab & Library on Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11 - 9:30am to 12:30pm, located at 967 Innisfil Beach Road. Stop by to speak with a representative from our Community Support Team and learn more about our FREE Grief & Bereavement Programs offered through Hospice Simcoe.
For more information, please contact our Office Administrator, Kerri at 705-725-1140. Hope to see you there!

A big thank you to the volunteer crew from RBC who put some elbow grease into washing windows at the Hospice Simcoe residence today. Their organization also was generous to donate $6500 that will go towards our Community programs and services.
Thank you to RBC for helping to make us shine!
Hospice Simcoe RBC

Today is a special day around Hospice Simcoe. We are celebrating Daisy’s 10th Birthday! Daisy is our very own COPE Service dog who has graced the halls of the residence and has touched the lives of so many. We love you Daisy, Happy Birthday!!
Hospice Simcoe C.O.P.E. Service Dogs

We had an informative ‘Lunch & Learn’ this afternoon as Hospice Simcoe welcomed Ashley Hammell, co-founder of Pollinate Barrie. Thank you for presenting to staff and volunteers to help us understand the need for native plants to live in our gardens!
Ashley and Kelly Patterson McGrath created Pollinate Barrie in 2022 as a community-led, grassroots organization to educate, encourage, inspire and support native eco-system restoration within Barrie and beyond. They have a small team of volunteers and wonderful community members that are trying to get as many native plants in the ground as we can to restore pollinator ecology around Barrie.
Follow them on their social media pages at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/695019338169582,
or visit their website for more info: https://pollinatebarrie.ca/about/

On June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, Hospice Simcoe recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.
About National Indigenous Peoples Day:
For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
For further details, please visit: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013718/1708446948967

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Hospice Simcoe’s Memorial Service is this Sunday, June 23 at the Lion’s Gate Banquet Centre, between 2pm-4pm. We’re gathering together to honour the memories of loved ones, enjoy music, candle lighting, and the reading of names of your loved ones.
It’s not too late to RSVP and register.
PLEASE VISIT: https:www.eventbrite.com/e/hospice-simcoe-memorial-service-tickets-914671666577 or email [email protected]
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Thanks to the crew from Air Source Home Comfort for visiting Hospice Simcoe today and bringing a cheque for $5835 from their second annual Charity Golf Tournament. Thank you for choosing to support our residence and the programs & services we offer, at no charge, within the community. June is a busy month for third party events that support Hospice Simcoe, we are so grateful for our community!
Hospice Simcoe Air Source Home Comfort

Congratulations to Jody Patfield for accomplishing a great feat by trekking the Bruce Trail, end to end, in support Hospice Simcoe, the Rotary Club of Barrie, and the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Over 30 days Jody hiked 900kms from Niagara to Tobermory in memory of his father who died at Hospice Simcoe in 2019. He gained much support on the trail by making new friends along the way, and thanks to his fundraising efforts and support of a wide community, he was able to present Hospice Simcoe a cheque for $20,228.65!
Thank you for your strength, perseverance and dedication to helping to support Hospice Simcoe! To check out more about this 30days900ks.ca fundraiser, visit:
https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/barrie-man-trekking-900km-bruce-trail-for-local-charity-1.6896345
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Hospice Simcoe wishes a Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Whether you’re a dad, or like a dad, whether you tell great jokes, or dad jokes, we appreciate you! Thank you for all you do in the lives of those you love. In addition, we think of people who are remembering their fathers today, we extend our care and support as your cherish special memories.

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A heartfelt donation of a hand-made quilt was made in memory of Annette Bowman this week. Brenda, Annette’s daughter, and Karen, Annette’s niece, stopped by to offer this gift as a thank you for the support and care that was provided at Hospice Simcoe. Karen spent time with Annette while here at the residence, and wanted to bring home a keepsake quilt to remember those cherished moments. To replace the quilt, Karen had a friend, Monique, from Maison Sudbury Hospice, stitch together this quilt out of clinical scrubs, to hang proudly at Hospice Simcoe, in memory of Annette. This is a gift that can be passed along to comfort others in the future. Thank you for sharing your story and this wonderful gift.
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Thank you to the incredible team at Will Marshall Insurance Brokers Ltd. for raising $500 at their June 1st yard sale for Hospice Simcoe!
These funds raised will support some essential needs at our Residence and Bell Farm locations. We always appreciate third party events within our community and love to hear the stories of how Hospice Simcoe has impacted their lives. Thank you for choosing to support Hospice Simcoe.
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ONE WEEK TODAY - Get your tickets now for Kempenfelt Derby!
Join us at Georgian Downs on Tuesday, June 18, starting at 6pm, to support Hospice Simcoe and Kempenfelt Rotary Club during this great evening at the races. Bring your family & friends to this fun-filled experience, enjoy delicious food and drink while supporting these important community organizations.
For tickets, and information, please email: [email protected] or visit: www.kempenfeltderby.com
Hospice Simcoe Kempenfelt Rotary Club

Remember to register to save your seats for our Memorial Service on Sunday, June 23 at the Lion’s Gate Banquet Centre, between 2pm-4pm. We will gather to honour the memories and share this special time with music, candle lighting, and the reading of names of your loved ones.
Please RSVP by June 20th by visiting: https:www.eventbrite.com/e/hospice-simcoe-memorial-service-tickets-914671666577 or email [email protected]
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June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada.
It’s an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It’s a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land and whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada.
In celebration of the National Indigenous History Month, Georgian College Indigenous Services will be offering opportunities to learn about cultural practices, worldviews, and the ingenuity of Indigenous Nations.
You can register for any of the events through, visit: https://forms.office.com/r/Bipg2jjSwj
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Time is running out so get your tickets now for the Kempenfelt Derby at Georgian Downs on Tuesday, June 18 starting at 6pm. You don’t want to miss this exciting event, to mix and mingle, enjoy some southern fare and try your hand at winning prizes! It’s a great opportunity to ‘WIN. PLACE. SHOW’ and support Hospice Simcoe and Kempenfelt Rotary Club. Ladies, don’t forget your hats and gentlemen, grab your bowties! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
For tickets and information, email: [email protected] or visit: www.kempenfeltderby.com
Hospice Simcoe Rotary Club

Hospice Simcoe We ease the pain by providing compassionate care and support to the dying and the bereaved in Simcoe

A big thanks to Richard, Dave, and Henk from Barrie Allandale Railway Modellers Association, for dropping by with a cheque for Hospice Simcoe. This not-for-profit Club has raised significant funding through donations of model railway equipment. As a result, they want to give back to the community and chose Hospice Simcoe as the recipient of $3,000. Thank you for the generous donation, we greatly appreciate our community support! For more information on this club, visit: www.barm.ca
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A huge shoutout to Hardy and CW Coops for organizing an amazing Euchre Group in support of Hospice Simcoe! Thanks to their efforts and everyone who participated, they raised an incredible $1,000!
You can host your own event and raise money for Hospice Simcoe to help us cover essential costs like heat and hydro, groceries for the kitchen, and our vital community programs and services. For more information on how you can run your own fundraiser, contact our Fund Development Coordinator, Jackie Fox at: [email protected]
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Hospice Simcoe celebrates PRIDE month this June, as a time to recognize the rights and achievements of people belonging to this community.

This is a time to remember history, celebrate how far we’ve come in advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ people, but also to reinvigorate our efforts to continue the fight for equality and against discrimination and hatred. Hospice Simcoe has participated in Safer Spaces training, which is an important resource allowing us to become an inclusive, accessible and non-judgmental organization for 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
For more information about Barrie Pride and upcoming events, visit their website: https://www.barriepride.org

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Hospice Simcoe’s Memorial Service is taking place on Sunday, June 23rd at the Lion’s Gate Banquet Centre. This is a special time to remember and support one another. With music, candle lighting, and the reading of names of your loved ones, together we honour their memory. RSVP by June 20th.
The service will run between 2:00-3:00pm, followed by refreshments.
You can register now by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hospice-simcoe-memorial-service-tickets-914671666577, or email Lori at: [email protected].

Thanks to Jennifer, Dr. Liz, and 'Allan', from COPE Service Dogs, for sharing a presentation with our staff and volunteers this week. The stories of how these special canines touch so many lives are incredible! We are so thankful for our COPE trained service dogs, Daisy & Kyle for providing an excellent level of compassion and support for residents and their loved ones.
YOU CAN SUPPORT COPE SERVICE DOGS to help make a difference in the lives of others - The “BUDDY UP” A Walk for Cope Service Dogs, takes place on Saturday, June 8th at St. Vincent Park in Barrie. 100% of funds raised from this family & pet-friendly event will support Canines in the Classroom, Reading Buddy, and Service Dog programs.
Registration begins at 9:30am, Walk begins at 11am. See you there!
Visit www.copedogs.org to Buddy Up today!
Hospice Simcoe C.O.P.E. Service Dogs

Kempenfelt Derby is back!
Get your tickets and join the fun!
Grab your hats and bow ties for this fun night at the races on Tuesday, June 18 at Georgian Downs!
Entry: 6pm
Post Time: 7pm
$90 per person

For information and purchase tickets visit: www.kempenfeltderby.com
Hospice Simcoe
Kempenfelt Rotary Club

Hospice Simcoe We ease the pain by providing compassionate care and support to the dying and the bereaved in Simcoe

Our donors come in all sizes and we are so thankful for every single one!
Sterling, and his mom, dropped by today with a great story that took place over the long weekend. Sterling wanted to raise money for Hospice Simcoe, ”so we could take care of other people like his great-grandmother last year“. He set up a colourful freezie stand and raised $276, wow, that's a lot of freezies! Thank you so much Sterling for thinking of Hospice Simcoe, your sweet donation will go to good use.