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Various Dates: Richmond Hospice Society Support Groups
Ongoing drop in support groups for those who have completed a structured program. Further information can be found at http://www.richmondhospiceassociation.com/
Where: please visit website
When: ongoing
Cost: please visit website
Contact: please visit website
Bereavement Support Group
• Have you lost someone close to you?
• Are you feeling alone in your grief?
• Would you like to connect with others experiencing loss?
Where: Please contact
When: Kerrisdale: 6 Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm February 7 – March 13, 2012 West End: 6 Monday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm February 27 – April 2, 2012
Cost: Please contact
Contact: 604.643.9637
Stress and Growth Over Time: Caregiving and Bereaved Parents of Children with Life-Limiting Illnesses
A study is being conducted by Drs. Susan Cadell (Wilfrid Laurier
University), Hal Siden/Lynn Straatman (Canuck Place Children’s Hospice), Rose Steele (York University), Betty Davies (University of Victoria), Stephen Liben (Montreal Children’s Hospital) and David Hemsworth (Nipissing University) and is funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Bereaved Cohort – Study Overview for Organizations
The information provided by those who partake in the study will help caregivers, social workers, and medical staff better understand and support families during the care and death of a child.
Where: Please see poster
When: Please see poster
Cost: Please see poster
Contact: Please see poster
Infant and Child Loss Remembrance Service
Prayers for parents and family members who wish to honour the lives of all children gone-too-soon, including;
~ Children of any age
~ Infants and toddlers
~ Babies who have died during pregnancy or shortly after birth for any reason
Couples who are trying to conceive and those struggling with infertility; parents who are expecting and those on a waiting list to adopt; as well as parents who lovingly chose to give up and/or welcome children through adoption and fostering will also be remembered on this day.
Where: St. Nicholas Parish - 20675 87th Ave., Langley
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 1pm
Cost: No fee
Contact: Ann & Donna – info(at)littlelightofheaven.com
Mission Hospice Society: 7th Annual Gala Event
The Mission Hospice Society invites you to their 7th Annual Gala Event. This year’s theme “Pirates on Board” promises to be the social event of the year!
Where: Best Western Mission: 32281 Lougheed Highway, Mission
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 5:30pm
Cost: Tickets are $85 each or purchase a table of eight for $640
Contact: 604-826-2235 or jcooper [at] missionhospice [dot] bc [dot] ca