Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce Inc.
1725 10th Street East N4K 0G5 Owen Sound, ON, Canada

Why Peggy Hikes ..... I am hiking for Hospice in gratitude and in memory of my Mom. She had the privilege of receiving hospice care at Chapman House during her final days , and our entire family will forever remember the kindness and compassion our entire family witnessed and experienced. Our first Mother’s Day without her brings us all many memories and reminds us of the amazing impact she had on our entire family’s lives. We are so grateful that we had her in our presence for 100 years, and feel so blessed that hospice was able to offer her the dignity and care we all deserve at end of life.

The sky’s the limit for the children @queenofheartsnurseryschool they are at $9000.00 of their $10 000 goal for Hike for hospice !! Absolutely AMAZING Keep up the great work. The sun is finally out to wrap up an amazing week of hiking for these guys.

A beautiful write up about why Susanne Campbell Milne Hikes for Hospice : Shortly after losing my Mom last year, the global pandemic hit, then BLM protests began and Trump was out of control. It felt like the world around me was starting to implode. I hadn’t gone for a run in several years but suddenly felt urge to. I didn’t know where I was going. I just walked out the door and started running. I ran, and I cried. I hit 5kms (my farthest) but kept on going. By the time I ha...d hit 10kms I was out of steam, so I dried my tears and started to walk back home. I became more aware of my surroundings on my way. The sun was shining. The birds were chirping, the promise of spring was in the air and the country backroad was still and quiet. I felt a sense of peace and gratitude wash over me and I smiled and soaked it all in, feeling a sense of hope again. Running, walking and hiking has become my therapy. I feel a strong connection to my Mom and grounded with the sun on my face and the wind at my back. I can’t think of a better way to spend mental health awareness month. So, I will follow my big brother’s lead and honour my Mom this Mother’s Day by and raising money for Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce Inc. I am so thankful for the care and compassion my Mom, Anne McColgan-Campbell and our family received during her short time there. I will post my progress each day in my story. Please sponsor me if you can. They need our support.

Zumba for Hospice ! Our amazing volunteer Brenda found a creative and safe way to get her steps in for hospice this year.

So proud of Wendy Stewart for her commitment to this years Hike for Hospice Campaign! Congratulationsatulations Wendy Stewart and thank you sincerely for your support!

Each year Farm Credit Canada supports numerous registered charities, non-profit organizations and schools. This month the team in Owen Sound FCC office choose to support our kitchen at Chapman House with a donation of $1,500 to be used in support of food purchases. This generous gift will help us to provide delicious comforting meals to our hospice residents as well as soups and snacks to their visitors.... Many thanks to Farm Credit Canada

Huge Thank you to Wendy Lawrence, Owen Sound Swiss Chalet / Harvey’s and many anonymous donors for spoiling our front line hospice workers with a special treat from Tupperware

Thank you Metro for your generous donation to help support hospice care in our community.

From the desk of Sunny I don’t always get to come to work with my mom, but when I do I seem to make all the humans very happy. Today I just knew that I needed to go to this one room. The resident has a Chocolate Lab at home and I brought a smile to her loved ones faces just sitting by her bed and licking her hand. I’m still learning to resist temptation. For example, my mom wasn’t very happy when I smelled toast in the garbage and tried to help myself. The humans all l...aughed and told my mom You’ll never train that out of a Lab. I’m so glad my visits make a difference. Until next time, Sunny See more

Happiest of birthdays to our beautiful P.S.W Jess

One of our own so lucky to have this incredible person as part of our team . Congratulations Lisa

Human connection, it is what life is all about. Over the past number of months we've seen people making connections in so many new and unique ways. No matter if the gesture is big or small reach out this weekend. Make a phone call, video call, text, mail a letter, draw/paint a picture or maybe even make a video for someone you love to put a smile on their face. It will make both you and the recipients feel so good!... Earlier this week the grandson of one of our hospice residents emailed our staff this video he made for his Nana. Obviously when we showed her she absolutely loved it. It was such a beautiful and unique way he could show his love for her from afar. Sean thank you for allowing us to share your talents with the whole community and inspiring us! https://vimeo.com/499020576

We are so very excited to included in the 2021 Denis Bester Memorial Shootout. Listen at the link below for the full story. https://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca//denis-bester-memoria/

Sending love, kindness and compassion to one and all through the rest of 2020 and into 2021.

We are so grateful to our friends at the Bluewater Quilters Guild who gifted us this beautiful new quilt this holiday season to use for our honour guard services. Each and every resident who comes to live with us at Chapman House receives a dignified exit through our front door adorned in the comfort of a beautiful quilt. Depending on the wishes of the individual they are also often surrounded by a gathering of caring staff, volunteers, family & friends for a moment of quiet reflection or a song.

Christmas is certainly different for everyone this year. Thankfully the patio doors in each of our resident suites and our new extended walkway ensures visits with G.G.-Pa and other hospice residents can still happen, even through a global pandemic. Thank you to our incredible community for supporting us through this difficult year and ensuring moments like these are still possible.

Thank you Fenwick Family for bringing by holiday cheer for our hospice families.

We are so very grateful to James for his generous support for palliative care in Grey & Bruce. Thank you for the year long commitment to our hospice home and it’s residents. Much love to all of those who found new homes in 2020.

Here is a helpful resource for anyone who might have questions about the Covid-19 Vaccine. These zoom meetings are available each night at 8:00pm Eastern until January 31st, 2021. https://buff.ly/38k0V8W?pwd=SE5kWXdqc1cyMlpKR2VteWwzY1lqUT09

Happy Birthday to our incredible nurse Mar

Thank you to our friend Barbara Avery from Shoppers Drug Mart for treating our staff today to a delicious lunch from Inn on the Bay. Yummy!!!

Thank you to the Grey County Junior Farmers for their support of hospice care this holiday season!

It’s a beautiful day to do a little fall cleaning and see what sort of items you could contribute to The Great Grey Bruce Virtual Garage Sale! Your unwanted new and used item can help us raise much needed funds and get you a charitable tax receipt.

Thanksgiving weekend looks different this year but the difficulties this year has brought have helped us focus on being grateful for what we do have. We are grateful for our wonderful skilled staff and passionate volunteers. We are grateful for the PPE and community cooperation that’s kept us safe, healthy, and thus far Covid free.... We are grateful for the privilege of caring for our residents and their families during their final days and beyond. We are grateful to YOU our community who continue to make our work possible with your generosity. From our hospice home and family to yours we would like to wish you a safe and warm Thanksgiving.

Thank you to T and T Pest Services for assisting us earlier this month with the safe and efficient removal of 2 bee nests. Where would we Bee without you?

We are going WILD for these cute masks that were given to us by the Lora Bay Outreach Committee! They have been making and selling masks for their community. For every mask sold one was given to an organization in need. Last week Shelley brought us these fun samples of their work along with a $500 cheque to support the hospice care provided at Chapman House.... Thank you Lora Bay Outreach!!!

A huge Thank you to Johns Barbershop for donating his time to give some of our male residents beard trims and hair cuts

Tremendous thanks to Marilyn who has sewn over 1,300 face masks which have been sold by Jin and his wonderful staff at Stewart's Pharmacy in Mildmay. All the proceeds are going to support hospice care and we are so very grateful. Thank you all for your time and hard work!

Happy Weekend! It’s the perfect time to post your unwanted items to the new Give Shop App. Items have already started to be posted.

We are in the news! Folks download the app and let's get this Virtual Garage Sale rolling. https://blackburnnews.com//residential-hospice-grey-bruce/

Big Thank You to the South Bruce Penninsula ATV Club for their generous support of hospice care with last Saturday’s Bye Bye Summer Ride. $3,750 raised!!!

The Great Grey Bruce Virtual Garage Sale is here! Help us to begin raising funds for furnishings needing replacement due to Covid 19. https://www.greybrucehospice.com/the-great-grey-bruce-virtu

Today is the Day for BBQ! Pop-out to Fox's Harley Davidson for some delicious BBQ Burgers & Dogs in support of hospice care. Please remember to keep socially distant and wear your masks before and after eating.

What do the dusty exercise bike in your basement and the dress in your closet that you haven’t worn in years have in common? They can both become cash donations to Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce thanks to GiveShop a new and innovative online marketplace that allows users to either donate or purchase gently used items, with the sale proceeds benefiting hospice palliative care across Grey & Bruce. For more details and to download the app visit: https://www.greybrucehospice.com/the-great-grey-bruce-virtu

What a beautiful warm fall day. A perfect day for families at Chapman House to spend time together on the back patio.

We are so grateful for the generous donation made in memory of Bob Mahon. The Western Ontario Foxhound Association presented a cheque for $4,435 to Grey Bruce Residential Hospice. The money was raised at the Bob Mahon Field Trial on Aug. 22. Mahon, who lived in the Southampton area and had the best foxhounds in the country!

Look at this beautiful and perfectly fit custom blind from Sunset Blinds LTD in Port Elgin. The Hub (our nursing station) at Chapman House needed a bit more flexibility in the way this window opened. The team at Sunset blinds were able to outfit us with a perfect fit and perfect colour/decor match to this unique space and need. Thank you Sunset Blinds for helping us improve the function of our space and the homey feel that’s so important here.

This Saturday if you are in the mood for BBQ then head out to Fox's Harley Davidson for their charity BBQ in support of hospice care.

The Countdown is on! Only 2 DAYS remain to get your bids in on this hospice fundraiser hosted by Georgian Shores Marina To participate in the blind auction and support hospice care across Grey & Bruce visit: https://www.greybrucehospice.com/jewelry-for-hospice-auction

Today is the final day to register to attend our Annual General Meeting via zoom coming up this Wednesday September 23rd at 5:00pm. To attend please register by visiting greybrucehospice.com/agm by 11:00pm this evening.

Our friends at Georgian Shores Marina in Owen Sound contacted us because they had some lovely items from D.C. Taylor Jewelers that they wanted to use to support hospice care. To participate in the blind auction and support hospice care across Grey & Bruce visit: https://www.greybrucehospice.com/jewelry-for-hospice-auction

Final Call for Applicants due Wednesday September 30th. The Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce, an organization dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified patient-centered palliative care to residents of Grey & Bruce counties, is seeking three (3) individuals from our service area who are prepared to offer their time, energy and expertise to serve as a volunteer Board member. The Board governs the affairs of the Hospice providing strategic leadership and oversight as well... as support to all fundraising and community outreach efforts. The Board’s composition reflects a mix of skills and experience required for operating a rural health care facility. The Board members individually and collectively act in the best interest of the Hospice at all times and are stewards of the Hospice and abide by the rules of fiduciary conduct. Prospective Directors prepared to commit to the Hospice and its community, are asked to send their resume with a letter outlining your relevant experience and reasons why you would like to join the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce Board of Directors to [email protected].

It was a beautiful crisp morning out with the South Bruce Peninsula ATV Club at their annual Bye Bye Summer Ride. All of the proceeds from today’s ride are supporting hospice care at Chapman House. Have a fun day on the trails everyone!

Here at Chapman House we have been missing our furry friends. Sunny (Amy from fundraising’s dog ) stepped up and made a lot of people happy today at hospice he hopes to come to work again with his mom soon!

Our very own Tracey White was mentioned on a Tim Hortons coffee cup in appreciation of front line workers

Fall is here and it’s time to clean out you closets, garages and attics for The Great Grey Bruce Virtual Garage Sale in support of hospice care! Start cleaning and stay tuned for more details on this exciting virtual event using the Give Shop App.

We are so incredibly proud of our Clincal Coordinator Ann Elford. Despite the Boston Marathon being canceled because of Covid she still conquered it virtually. WTG Ann

We are excited to share that the Sydenham Junior & Adult Optimist Groups are teaming up to MOVE for Chapman House. Join their event by collecting pledges and then Ride, Walk or Run the path at Harrison Park in Owen Sound on Saturday, October 3rd. Register online or make a donation here: https://buff.ly/32RdfcV For more information contact Katie at 519-372-4782 Optimist Club of Sydenham and District

Friday’s Fun-Day’s Staff can wear jeans for a $2 donation converse are optional

To all the ATVers out there! This year the South Bruce Peninsula ATV Clubs annual Bye Bye Summer Ride is a fundraiser for Chapman House and we couldn't be more grateful. We look forward to seeing you at Sauble Motor Sports on the morning of September 19th.

Ooooooh now that is what you call a win, win, win! Email Rachel at [email protected] if you’d like to support us with an owensoundhub.org ad.

Thank you to Rita and Don Grubb who donated the proceeds of yard sales held to raise funds for the South Satellite Build.

Thank you to Saugeen Masonic Lodge, Walkerton and St. Lawrence Lodge, Southampton for their donation to the South Satellite Build.

Happy Happy Birthday to our amazing Chapman House nurse Tiarra!

Thank You to Scott Gilmour Huron Tractor Ltd. in Chatsworth for helping Chapman House acquire our new riding lawn mower. #johndeere #hurontractorchatsworth #happymaintenanceman

We are so grateful to the folks at Ted & Graces for their support for hospice care in memory of Colleen. It was an honour to care for her at Chapman House.

We would like to warmly welcome our community to join us for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday September 23rd at 5pm via Zoom Conference. To attend please register by visiting greybrucehospice.com/agm by September 21st.

The Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce, an organization dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified patient-centered palliative care to residents of Grey & Bruce counties, is seeking three (3) individuals from our service area who are prepared to offer their time, energy and expertise to serve as a volunteer Board member. The Board governs the affairs of the Hospice providing strategic leadership and oversight as well as support to all fundraising and community outreach ef...forts. The Board’s composition reflects a mix of skills and experience required for operating a rural health care facility. The Board members individually and collectively act in the best interest of the Hospice at all times and are stewards of the Hospice and abide by the rules of fiduciary conduct. Prospective Directors prepared to commit to the Hospice and its community, are asked to send their resume with a letter outlining your relevant experience and reasons why you would like to join the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce Board of Directors to [email protected].

On Thursday August 6th. ladies from the Executive of the Hanover Holy Family Catholic Women’s League presented a cheque to the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce Fundraising Committee. The money was a donation from the Community Life fundraising for the Catholic Women’s League, to go toward the new south satellite Hospice build. Pictured left to right are Nancy Boerkamp, Loretta Montag, and Diane Mcnichol-Byers from the church and Steph Burt, Secretary of the Hospice Fundraising committee, Bill Pearson, Chair of the Fundraising committee and Board Member of R.H.G.B.

Thank you to Bernard Cotter of Walkerton who recently donated $500 to the South Satellite Build. Bernard decided to donate the COVID-19 grant he received from the government.

"On June 17, 2017 we lost a dear friend Jiim Niesen to cancer. For the last few years we have held a golf tournament in his honour. This tournament allows Jim's family and friends to get together in Walkerton for some laughter, friendly competition but most importantly a day to remember Jim. We decided to raise money at the golf tournament so that we could donate to a local charity. When we heard of the new construction of a Bruce County Hospice we knew this was the ideal place to donate the money in Jim's name. The hospice will be local to Jim's family and will serve those who are ill in their time of need. We know that the new hospice is an important addition to the Walkerton area."

Happiest of Birthdays to our Donations Associate Amy whom we all love so much we had to mess with her a bit. Check out our stories for a video clip!

Our Spiritual Care Coordinator Jan would like to offer her support to those who are grieving. Please know we are here for you.

We are so grateful to the Island View Ratepayers Association for their fundraising efforts organizing the recent Garden Tour. A total of $7,465.54 cents was raised through event tickets, silent auction and the collection of donations. Many thanks to Sherry Grant, Marie Simpson and association president Ken McPherson for their work organizing this successful event which raised $7,465.54. We are also very grateful to all those who volunteered their beautiful gardens and their t...ime. Thank you to Big Bay General Store for the delicious ice cream for all attendees and to Ice River Springs for keeping everyone hydrated. For over 45 years, the non-profit corporation Island View Drive Ratepayers’ Association has represented up to 300 permanent and seasonal property owners of the Grey Road 1, Kemble, Big Bay and Oxenden areas of Georgian Bluffs. It’s purpose is to bring residents together in an informal, social and mutually beneficial manner to address social, community and environmental issues.

Less than 5 more hours to go! Our online auction will conclude tonight, Monday, August 17th, at 7PM, so make sure you get your bids in! At 7PM we will be closin...g down the auction and will be checking timestamps to ensure no one has bid after 7PM. Once we have seen who our highest bidders are, we will be messaging them directly via Facebook messenger regarding payment (via etransfer) and pickup. Just a reminder that anyone who has not paid for their items by 7PM on Wednesday, August 19th, said items will be passed on to the second highest bidder. We want to thank everyone again for being so supportive of our recent Hospice events, we could not have done it without you!

Today is your final day to bid on some incredible items in this online auction in support of hospice care!

It was an absolute pleasure to attend this months The Rotaract Highlanders meeting to share information about hospice care and to have a heartfelt conversation about advanced care planning. Rachel