Ridge Meadows Hospice Society

We have had a tremendous response to our request for volunteers and interviews are taking place now! We share two very special pictures that capture the essence of volunteering at hospice and in grief and loss programs.

LOVE 🩷-Yes the role is challenging and sometimes very sad, but what is also there is the love and hope we get to witness and people and relationships we are honored to support. The memorial book at Hospice is full of stories of love, gratitude and memories and we are grateful to have served those families for a short time.

👏 TICKETS are already 40% SOLD, please don't wait
💛OKTOBERFEST 2024 is our biggest fundraiser of the year, a full catered German Dinner, dancing with a live band, and all the games and contests you have come to love!
💛 TICKETS and EVENT info on our web-site
https://ridgemeadowshospicesociety.com/oktoberfest-2024/

Call now to be a part of our Fall 2024 Volunteer Training! Find community, friendship and a great way to be a part of meaningful volunteer work. Our programs are expanding and we need compassionate, dedicated people to join our team. Our Executive Director Lindsey will be leading our Fall Training and sharing over 15 years of experience in Hospice Palliative support.

✅We offer very flexible shifts to accommodate busy lives. There is always a way to give back!
✅ Please call 604-463-7722 for more information or email [email protected]

💛OKTOBERFEST 2024 is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we thank you for helping this night become a tradition in our community! We hope you can join us in Albion, tickets are already selling quickly, danke!

💛stay tuned, we've got some very exciting Live Auction items to announce soon! We are still accepting sponsorship if you would like to be involved.

TICKETS and EVENT info on our web-site
https://ridgemeadowshospicesociety.com/oktoberfest-2024/

🌹What a beautiful celebration of love, life and support in our community! Thank you so much to Rene, Joanne, and the hard working team at Venvi Sunwood who hosted a Butterfly release supporting the Hospice Society and Food Bank. The courtyard was full of music, great food and drink, and many meaningful stories from people sharing their grief, loss and love. Thank you everyone who contributed, much appreciated!

The losses and grief we we experience varies greatly from person to person. Experiencing a sudden, traumatic death can be incredibly difficult and isolating. We are offering a Traumatic loss grief support group starting Sept. 4th, and encourage anyone to reach out with any questions, or to register. Call Vanessa at 604-463-7722

Congratulations to Michelle Diane Spindor, our long-time administrator who retired recently! We were so fortunate to have her serving with the Hospice Society for the last six years. She has been a steadfast, dedicated employee, supporting everyone on our team from clients and volunteers, to donors with respect and compassion. We will miss you and wish you so much joy as you move into your next adventure with family and grandkids! 🎉

🤍A morning coffee group coming up August 20th for parents who have lost a child. An informal, welcoming space to connect and share with others. Please call Vanessa for more information 604-463-7722.

Volunteer OPPORTUNITY! Have you always wondered about being a Hospice Society volunteer? Now is the time to explore this life-changing volunteer role. Our programs are expanding and we need compassionate, dedicated people to join our team. Our Executive Director Lindsey will be leading our Fall Training and sharing over 15 years of experience in Hospice Palliative support, call now!

✅We offer comprehensive training and very flexible shifts to accommodate busy lifestyles. There is always a way to give back!
✅ Please call 604-463-7722 for more information and to schedule an interview.

✅TICKETS are on sale now! OKTOBERFEST 2024 will be back in ALBION on Friday, October 18th, we hope to see you there. This much-loved evening is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Hospice Society and our no-cost grief and loss support programs.

💛Tickets here https://ridgemeadowshospicesociety.com/oktoberfest-2024/

Welcome to realtor Lorraine Ferris Manyk , and Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association our latest Silver Stein Sponsors!
🧡Sponsorship and silent auction opportunities still available, call 604-463-7722

💛Join our Drop-in Kids Grief Group, a safe and supportive space for children navigating their journey of loss. Drop-in groups offer emotional support through education, activities, friendship and professional guidance; helping children express their feelings and connect with others who understand their journey.

Drop-ins will take place on Thursday, July 25th, 2024, and Thursday, August 22nd, 2024, from 3:30pm to 5pm at our Resource office.

Please contact Madison at [email protected] to sign up!

Thank you to this very special group of performers who sang, danced and entertained yesterday, raising money for the Hospice Society!! Your hearts are truly as big as your fabulous voices, and we thank you so much for sharing your incredible repertoire of post-modern melodies 🎵🩷

Thanks to Derek Paul, Angela Bell, Bianca of Estudio Salazar, Su Claire and Kisha Cherkas of Fabulous Feet School of Dance for sharing your talents! And thank you to the volunteers of the Emerald Pig Theatrical Society for supporting.

🤍 If you have any questions about Hospice and palliative care, we are here to help navigate this time in your life. Please call 604-463-7722 for more information and how we can support 

Mark your calendars, summer is here and we are in full swing planning OKTOBERFEST 2024 at the Albion Community Centre, on Friday, October 18th. Last year sold out FAST, so do watch for tickets on sale SOON!

Thanks to early sponsors Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group, Chances Maple Ridge, Prospera Credit Union, and Manion & Associates Financial Services who are already on board to support a great night of fundraising! Lots of sponsorship opportunities available, please call Lindsey at 604-463-7722 to inquire.

We are very proud and excited to introduce Madison Kilby to the community. She will be leading our child and youth support programs and supporting our community's youngest grievers.

🌸From Madison: “Hello everyone! I am thrilled to step into the role as Child and Youth Program Coordinator here at Ridge Meadows Hospice Society. My educational background is in Child and Youth Care as well as Psychology, and in this new chapter, I look forward to collaborating with colleagues, parents, and the community to provide compassionate support and strategies to help children and youth navigate their journey with grief. “

💙 To everyone grieving the loss of a father, and fathers grieving and missing their child, we acknowledge and recognize your deepest grief this weekend and always 🩵

🎵Thank you so much again to this incredible group of musicians who are hosting a fabulous fund-raiser for the programs of the Hospice Society.

TWO outdoor shows on Sunday, July 7th and tickets are only $13.00! click: https://app.ticketowl.io/ZEqGbkDxliNZMJ8J/event/ZiKYnz3bul9hnfe8

Several B.C. musicians will be gathering in Maple Ridge this summer to perform classic songs – with a twist – and it’s all for a good cause.

The second annual summer concert in support of the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society is returning to the outdoor amphitheatre at the Albion Community Centre, once again being spearheaded by Maple Ridge performer Derek Barnett.

A total of five musicians will be participating in the fundraising concert, including returning performers Barnett, Holly Krauchi, Su Claire, and Angela Bell. Newcomer Bianca Salazar will also be a part of this year’s concert.

Throughout the afternoon, they will be performing a wide range of songs inspired by Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, which reworks popular songs to fit the stylings of swing, jazz, ragtime, and other retro genres.

All of the proceeds from this show will go to the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society, with two different showings being offered on Sunday, July 7.

The first concert will take place at 12:30 p.m., with a short break between the two performances before the second one at 3 p.m.

Tickets for the event are $13 and can be purchased at shakeitupents.wixsite.com/shakeitup.

Learn more at Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News

👏👏Thank you to an absolutely dedicated team of volunteers and staff who hosted such meaningful Hike for Hospice on Sunday. And again, we cannot offer our community events like this without the support of local businesses and sponsors. With GRATITUDE!

👏Thank you to an absolutely dedicated team of volunteers and staff who hosted such meaningful Hike for Hospice on Sunday. And again, we cannot offer our community events like this without the support of local businesses and sponsors. With GRATITUDE!

Empire CPA, Centra Lawyers LLP, Westgate Flower Garden, Chartwell Retirement Residences Willow, Garden Hill Cremation & Funeral Services, Manion & Associates Financial Services, mapleridgenews.com, Dignity Memorial Burkeview, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association Free Spirit Yoga and Pilates 🩵

Thank you to an absolutely dedicated team of volunteers and staff who hosted such meaningful Hike for Hospice yesterday. And again, we cannot offer our community events like this without the support of local businesses and sponsors. With GRATITUDE!

🌸Thank you to Sandra at Westgate Flower Gardenfor the beautiful donation of petals to honor our loved ones
🥮Thank you to Lindsay and chef Richard from Chartwell Retirement Residences Willow for the comfort food butter tarts!
🧘‍♀️Thank you to Julia from Free Spirit Yoga and Pilates for leading our warm-up
🍕Thank you to Domino's PizzaSilver Valley for pizza lunch!
🌧Thank you to Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Associationfor lending the much needed tents!

And a BIG thank you to Centra Lawyers LLP, Garden Hill Cremation & Funeral Services,Manion & Associates Financial Services, Empire CPA mapleridgenews.comand First Memorial Funeral Services Burkeview Chapel for your sponsorship!

Please reach out to learn more about our supports and programs for those with life-limiting illness, their family and caregivers, and those experiencing grief and loss.

Thank you to an absolutely dedicated team of volunteers and staff who hosted such meaningful Hike for Hospice yesterday. And again, we cannot offer our community events like this without the support of local businesses and sponsors. With GRATITUDE!
🌸Thank you to Sandra at Westgate Flower Garden for the beautiful donation of petals to honor our loved ones
🥮Thank you to Lindsay and chef Richard from Chartwell Willow for the comfort food butter tarts!
🧘‍♀️Thank you to Julia from Free Spirit Yoga and Pilates for leading our warm-up
🍕Thank you to Domino's Pizza Silver Valley for pizza lunch!
🌧Thank you to Downtown Maple Ridge BIA for lending the much needed tents!

And a BIG thank you to Centra Lawyers LLP, Garden Hill Cremation & Funeral Services, Manion & Associates Financial Services, Empire CPA, mapleridgenews.com, and First Memorial Funeral Services Burkeview Chapel for your sponsorship!

Please reach out to learn more about our supports and programs for those with life-limiting illness, their family and caregivers, and those experiencing grief and loss.

Thank you to an absolutely dedicated team of volunteers and staff who hosted such a meaningful Hike for Hospice yesterday. And again, we cannot offer our community events like this without the support of local businesses and sponsors. With GRATITUDE!

🌸Thank you to Sandra at Westgate Flower Gardenfor the beautiful donation of petals to honor our loved ones
🥮Thank you to Lindsay and chef Richard from Chartwell Retirement Residences Willow for the comfort food butter tarts!
🧘‍♀️Thank you to Julia from Free Spirit Yoga and Pilates for leading our warm-up
🍕Thank you to Domino's Pizza Silver Valley for pizza lunch!
🌧Thank you to Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for lending the much needed tents!

And a BIG thank you to Centra Lawyers LLP Garden Hill Cremation & Funeral Services mapleridgenews.com Manion & Associates Financial Services Empire CPA, and First Memorial Funeral Services Burkeview Chapel for your sponsorship!

Please reach out to learn more about our supports and programs for those with life-limiting illness, their family and caregivers, and those experiencing grief and loss. 604-463-7722

🩵🌿 Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for Hike for Hospice today. The weather didn't stop us from coming together to walk in memory of someone, honor our grief and loss, and celebrate the very important work of hospice/palliative care. Stay tuned for a special gratitude and thank you post tomorrow for all our team, sponsors, and supporters who made the day possible.

We really love this honest quote from a recent group participant. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and ask for support when you are going through a significant loss. Many people don't "want to come", and of course we completely understand that feeling.

🩵 If you are experiencing a life-limiting illness, caregiving for someone, or experiencing grief and bereavement we are here to support you.

🩵 Please reach out to 604-463-7722 for more information

🌿The family dogs of the Hospice Society (and their little friend Mavis) would like to remind everyone that dogs are certainly invited to attend the Hike for Hospice coming up this weekend on Sunday, May 26th. Our animals can be a big sense of comfort when we are grieving and our fur friends are welcome to attend!

✅Register here (no-cost)
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ridge-meadows-hospice-society/events/hike-for-hospice-2/

Our Hike for Hospice Committee was busy at work preparing for this very special community event on Sunday, May 26th 10am-1pm. Please join us at Allco park for a short walk through the forest trail and a ceremonial petal release at the river side.

🌿The event includes a free pizza lunch from Dominos, face painting, memorial rock painting and a lovely yoga warm up with Free Spirit Yoga and Pilates https://freespirityoga.ca/

There is still time to register (there is no cost)
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ridge-meadows-hospice-society/events/hike-for-hospice-2/

The patio at McKenney Creek Hospice is a beautiful and peaceful place for families and patients We would like to thank our volunteer gardener Dieter for his years of service and upkeep of this area. 🌿🌺

🩵 There is still time to register for our Hike for Hospice coming up on Sunday, May 26th, 10am-1pm at Allco Park. Hike for Hospice is a very special, free, community event to help raise awareness about hospice/palliative care, and grief and loss. All are invited!

🌲 gentle 1.3km walk through the forest
🌸ceremonial petal release at the river side
🎵harp music by the river
💚pizza lunch provided by Dominos after the walk
🩷 memory rock painting and face painting

✅✅REGISTER HERE (so we know how much pizza to get ;) https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ridge-meadows-hospice-society/events/hike-for-hospice-2/

We are thinking of everyone today who is holding close the grief around their mother, or a special mom in their world. We hope you make room for your precious memories and the love it brings.🤍

To the moms who carry their child closely in their heart this Mother's Day and always🤍