Greetings! Fall is a time for tilling the soil of our efforts. We harvest what will sustain us. We till back under what will not, hoping it will ferment to nourish us at another time. At Hospice, we are taking the time to look back over the past few months and to look forward to the coming season.

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Our 4th annual Hike for Hospice raised over $17,000! Donations go towards our end-of-life and bereavement programs to ensure they remain free of cost. We are honoured to do this work and grateful for your support.

Meet our music therapy intern! We are pleased to welcome Julia Adam as our music therapy intern. Julia has completed four years of her music therapy degree and is well-known in Powell River as the founder and director of the One Voices Choir. Music therapy has been used in hospices to ease perception of pain, enhance emotional expression and increase relaxation. Julia supports children and adults in palliative care or who are grieving. Contact us for more information.

FALL PROGRAMS

CAREGIVER CIRCLE NEW 8-Week Group Are you, or someone you know, caring for a friend or relative who is elderly, living with dementia, or who has a chronic or acute illness? This group is for caregivers to come together to share experiences, gain support and take time for themselves. A limited number of volunteers are available to provide respite to allow caregivers to attend.  Participation is free. Call to register. GRIEF EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP 8-Week Group The Grief Education & Support Group is a nonjudgmental space for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one to come together for support & fellowship.  This group offers free information and confidential discussion through support from trained volunteers. 7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.  8 consecutive Wednesdays: October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21, 28 Participation is free. Call to register.

For a full list of our programs: prhospice.org

We have 15 new volunteers!

Our volunteers bring their unique gifts and strengths to this work, caring for others with compassion, humility and a sense of humour.

October 13th, 2018 World Hospice and Palliative Care Day This year's theme is: Because I Matter. Stay tuned for resources.

November 20, 2018 National Bereavement Day is a day to "reflect on the importance of relationships past and present...and to help advocate for supports...for grieving Canadians."

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Please take our 5-minute survey to help us improve and enhance the services we provide. All answers will be kept confidential.

Connect With Us! www.prhospice.org

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604-223-7309 [email protected] PO Box 33 Powell River, BC V8A 4Z5