Ridge Meadows Hospice Society
22320 119th Ave V2X 3C1 Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

Time to Remember will be Dec. 2nd at 7pm. The entire service will be live-streamed, and will be available on St. George's web-site that evening at https://stgeorgemapleridge.ca/ Please still submit your photos to [email protected] to have them included in the photo tribute slideshow. We will light a candle for all of those included. You can also email Susanne, [email protected] to ask her to light a candle on your behalf for a loved one that evening.

The magnitude of grief and loss can feel that much larger when we are separated. These days are challenging, and no one has to walk this road alone. If you are wondering how the Hospice Society can offer support during this time please give us a call at 604-463-7722

On this stormy day, let us remember everyone is facing their own storm. The storms of illness, caregiving, loss and grief. When you feel you cannot offer much; offer compassion.

UPDATE: Time to Remember will be completely VIRTUAL and live-streamed this year, on Dec. 2nd at 7pm. When we planned and started promoting this very special evening the current provincial orders were not in place, and we are choosing to offer this format instead this year. We know this completely live-streamed format will be a beautiful and accessible option for all. The service will be available on St. Goerge's web-site that evening at https://stgeorgemapleridge.ca/ Please still submit your photos to [email protected] to have them included in the photo tribute slideshow. We will light a candle for all of those included. You can also email Susanne, [email protected] to ask her to light a candle on your behalf for a loved one that evening.

Hang in there everyone, 2021 is coming! Our very popular calendar is HERE! Available at our Thrift Store at 12011 224th st for only $10.00...all proceeds go to support our grief support programs and groups. Thanks to Manion & Associates Financial Services for your help!

https://youtu.be/0ZnqEmp_A7k The third Tuesday in November is National Bereavement Day in Canada. As a society, we often give very little thought to what happens at the end of our journeys including to those who are left behind. Here at the Hospice Society, we would like to remind people to allow time to grieve, to remember, and to heal. We all handle bereavement and grief differently and helping each other understand that would go a long way to improving the ends of one’s life for those who are dying, their family caregivers, and other loved ones. We are sharing this video below of a Hospice Volunteer sharing her thoughts around grief, and suggestions for those who are apart right now from loved ones.

Please follow the link to choose a light and celebrate a life! https://visufund.com/celebrate-a-life We wanted to share what this very special tree looks like when you choose your light. Thank you to those of you who have already participated in ths fundraiser, and for sharing your photos and messages. This virtual option will run until Christmas, along with our real trees at our Thrift Store. Please remember to reach out to the Hospice Society, we understand how these days may feel long and dark when you are grieving during this season.

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, MARCH 6th, 2021! We are more than excited to announce our upcoming celebration of 25 years of serving our community! We are creating a heartfelt, accessible virtual evening full of stories and song for you to enjoy along with all the fundraising elements of an in-person gala! We hope anyone and everyone who has been a part of the Hospice Society story over the last 25 years will join safely from the comfort of their own home and participate in this unique and wonderful fundraising event! Much more information to come, and many ways to be involved from sponsorship to sharing your story. Stay tuned....

In these new Provincial orders, the isolation and loneliness some are feeling in their grief may become even more difficult. Please think of those in your world who may be grieving and reach out. Please remember people in your world who are dealing with life-limiting illness in their family this Christmas. Now more than ever we need to care for each other. The Hospice Society is here to support our community.

Please remember that you welcome to light up the tree virtually at https://visufund.com/celebrate-a-life or come and hang an ornament in memory of someone in our Thrift Store!

Please stop by the Thrift Store today at 12011 224th st, to hang an ornament in memory of a loved one. OR try our virtual option where you can light the tree and leave a message without leaving home. https://visufund.com/celebrate-a-life