Hospice Calgary

3 DAYS LEFT! If you donate to Hospice Calgary through Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink, they will match your donation up to 50%! 100% of donations will go directly to supporting children experiencing grief and loss. Final donations accepted on August 31st.

https://rogerscharityclassic.com/charity/participating-charities/hospice-calgary/

Are you interested in making a tribute to someone in the Rosedale Garden?

There is still plenty of summer left! Donate $110 or more to tribute your loved one with a temporary card in the garden. The cards will bring extra-special meaning to the Rosedale backyard until October!

"Rosedale in its entirety is really a family, and they embrace each patient, family member, and staff member as such."

https://www.hospicecalgary.ca/support/rosedale/

A great night for launching our kids for Dreams Take Flight Calgary! In November, five Children's Grief Centre clients are getting the trip of a lifetime to Universal Studios! Last Thursday, some of our counsellors dressed up to celebrate, and the kids got to know each other a little and learn about the trip.

In January of this year, Sam (a nursing student) started her preceptorship at Rosedale Hospice. Her personal experiences of cancer in her family had brought on the desire to work with this population. She wanted to either be placed in Oncology or Palliative care, so Rosedale was the perfect blend of both worlds by being a cancer-specific hospice.

"I emotionally connected with Rosedale through the more intimate and close-knit connections I was able to form with patients living with cancer. " - Sam

Reflecting on her experience at Rosedale, Sam is grateful for the support and strength she received from staff, patients, and families. Staff would check on her and offer assistance and the same support was shared by patients and families upon learning that she was a student. The encouragement helped her feel more capable and pushed her to continuously improve her practice.

Sam has now completed her preceptorship, passed her NCLEX and is working at Rosedale as an RN! We are so thankful to have her.

This evening we are having a picnic with some of our Children's Grief Centre clients and a friend of Hospice Calgary, Karen, made us this incredible cake! Inspiration was drawn from a painting in one of our counselling rooms that we call "The Waterfall of Grief" (see second photo). The image explores what it's like to have life change course after a death. Sometimes it feels like falling and as time goes on the river of life moves past the intensity.

Thank you Karen for using your talents to make this for our clients.

Our Fall Dying to Know Online Sessions are open for registration! Our September presenter, Dr. Sonya Jakubec, will share evidence that parks and nature offer valuable interventions for people of all abilities across the lifespan – including people receiving palliative care, their caregivers, and those experiencing grief and loss. To learn more and register, please visit https://ow.ly/zOLy50T3vAQ

Tomorrow at 6:30 PM we are hosting an in-person information and Q&A night at The Children's Grief Centre for caregivers and parents navigating their child returning to school after a death.

This information session will be presented by a professional counsellor experienced in supporting families with children and teens through the complexities of grief and changing family dynamics.

RSVP through eventbrite before 6:30 PM tomorrow and join us: https://ow.ly/g5qv50T2EkY

We are so grateful to be a charity partner with the Rogers presented by AltaLink program. Yesterday, we had the opportunity to invite guests of Hospice Calgary to our Hospitality Suite. Thank you to Rogers Charity Classic for hosting us! It was a great day spent with some stellar humans and supporters of Hospice Calgary!

Have fun in the sun and give back to the community at the same time! We are looking for more volunteers for The Cat 'n Fiddle Charity Golf Tournament on August 26th. This fundraising event is in support of Hospice Calgary with an impressive goal of $125,000! We need your help to make it happen! Go to hospicecalgary.ca/support/cat-n-fiddle/ to learn more.

Children grieve differently than adults: they grieve in doses, alternating between times of play and intense emotions. A child’s age, developmental stage, and experiences will determine their understanding of death and ability to cope with the death of someone in their life.

To learn more, head to https://www.hospicecalgary.ca/2021/12/01/child-grief/

Thank you to two of our top 2024 event sponsors, Evan J. Strong Funeral Services and Sentinel Storage! With your dedicated support for , our community was able to come together to celebrate loved ones living with an advanced illness and honour those who have passed away.

Last month, one of our Living with Advanced Illness centre counsellors and her client celebrated their birthdays together at the zoo! "We had a wonderful time celebrating living and not just focusing on illness".

Rosedale Patient Room Reno Update: Flooring removed ✔️ drywall taken down ✔️ bathtub/shower removed for better wheelchair accessibility ✔️ triple pane energy efficient windows ordered ✔️. Next up: framing, drywall, and installation of pocket doors for the bathrooms and closets to provide more space and accessibility for patients.

The renovation is being done in 3 phases so that we can continue providing care during the process.

Have fun in the sun and give back to the community at the same time! On August 26th, you can volunteer at the annual The Cat 'n Fiddle Pub Charity Golf Tournament where proceeds will support our Children's Grief Centre and Rosedale Hospice! Lunch will be provided. Contact our Manager of Volunteer Services, [email protected] for more details.

We are thrilled to announce that because of YOU, our generous community, we have surpassed our goal of $10,000 for Rosedale Hospice! But the journey doesn't end here - the campaign will continue until August 31, 2024. If you donate $110 or more and tribute your gift, we will place a beautiful temporary name card in the back garden at Rosedale. Thank you to all who have already donated to help keep the feeling of home at Rosedale.

Thank you to the Alberta Painting Contractors Association (APCA) for raising over $8,290 for Hospice Calgary at their golf event in June! We were so grateful to be one of their chosen charities.

One month left to multiply your impact! We are excited to be a participating charity in Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink again this year. We receive 100% of donations, which will go directly to supporting children experiencing grief and loss.

Donate through their website to have your gift matched up to 50%!
https://rogerscharityclassic.com/charity/participating-charities/hospice-calgary/

In just over a week (on August 7th) we will be hosting another Caregiver & Parent Info Session. This one will focus on rituals for remembering someone as a way to stay connected to them. If this could help someone you know, please share.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rituals-for-remembering-staying-connected-to-the-person-who-died-tickets-891980215837

One of our 2024 sponsors, Evan J. Strong Funeral Services has been sponsoring our event for over a decade and we are so thankful! Their consistent support is so valuable to our organization. Thank you, Evan J. Strong!

Photo By: Sunshine Studios YYC

The 3-phase renovation at Rosedale Hospice has started! As with any home, upgrades are needed from time to time. This project will include new flooring and built-ins, accessible bathrooms, energy efficient windows, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and more.

We are thankful to continue providing care during this project.

Sam spends some of his free time as an administrative volunteer at Rosedale Hospice. His favourite thing about volunteering is helping to make Rosedale a special place for patients and their families.

His advice to anyone interested in volunteering? Be yourself. Celebrate who you are and what you can give. We couldn't agree more!

Interested in volunteering? Visit https://www.hospicecalgary.ca/volunteer to learn more!

Every month, Bitter Sisters Brewing Co chooses a charity/non-profit to support. For the month of July, 25¢ from every 16 & 20oz donation libation glass (this month their "Dank Frank") will go directly to Hospice Calgary! Stop by their brewery for a refreshing night with family and friends to support our organization. Thank you Bitter Sisters Brewing Co.!

Our summer newsletter was sent out earlier this week and is filled with stories, updates, and giving opportunities! If you aren't subscribed, you can read the summer newsletter and subscribe to future newsletters (sent only 3x a year) by going to https://www.hospicecalgary.ca/about/news/.

Throwback to when Sentinel Storage sponsored our 2024 Hike for Hospice Calgary event! We are so thankful for their dedication and generosity! From providing backpacks for our volunteers to sponsoring a yummy lunch for all attendees they helped ensure everyone had a good time. Thank you, Sentinel!

Photos by: Sunshine Studios YYC & Persuasion Photography

Our Children's Grief Centre is hosting multiple info sessions in July and August for caregivers & parents. Our next session is taking place on Wednesday July 24 from 6:30PM - 8:00PM and will discuss supporting child & teen grief after a sudden death (su***de, overdose, homicide, accident).

Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-trauma-grief-collide-supporting-child-grief-after-a-sudden-death-tickets-891979965087

Support Rosedale Hospice and tribute your loved one in the Rosedale Garden. When you donate $110 or more to our summer campaign you can have a beautiful temporary name card placed in the garden with the name of your choice.

To donate, go to the link in the comment section below. Your donations mean so much to our community!

Rosedale Garden Campaign 2024 Support the feeling of home at Rosedale Hospice and honour your loved one. When you donate $110 or more and tribute your gift, we will place a beautiful temp...

This morning we had the opportunity to come together as a community for the Rosedale Hospice Stampede breakfast! Thank you to the incredible RBC volunteers (pictures 2 & 3) who decorated, cooked and served for the event with such enthusiasm. It was a beautiful time with patients, families, volunteers, and staff.

The donor board in our SE office has been updated! The list includes monthly donors and those who have donated $500 or more in 2023. Thank you to all who support Hospice Calgary - no matter how much you give your generosity is appreciated and helps make our work possible!

Our 2023/2024 Community Report gives a great overview of what we have been working on here at Hospice Calgary. We'd love for you to take a look! Grab a hard copy at our SE office or find it online at hospicecalgary.ca/about/news