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Arts and Aging Day in Canada
Hospice Waterloo Region is proud to participate in the 2023 Arts and Aging Day in Canada on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Arts and Aging Day Canada is presented by Kate Dupuis, Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging at Sheridan Centre for Elder Research...
Join Us for Hike for Hospice!
Hospice Waterloo Region is celebrating its 11th Annual Hike For Hospice event on Sept. 24th, in support of the exceptional service and care provided to hospice clients and their families. Every September for the last decade, our community has come together to lace up...
Watch the award-winning 2023 #YODOContest Films!
Watch the Winning #YODOContest FilmsHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) partnered with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) in 2023 for its third-annual short-film competition — You Only Die Once: #YODOContest. This short film contest calls on filmmakers and storytellers to...
Celebrating 30 Years of History
As we celebrate this 30th anniversary year it would appear we are a completely different organization today, than we when we started 30 years ago. However, all the core values and philosophies on which we built and grew this organization remain the same – attracting...
Celebrating Our Volunteers!
On a warm evening in June, staff, volunteers, donors, board members and community supporters gathered for our annual Volunteer Recognition Evening & Annual General Meeting. We have so many to thank for this wonderful event, including: Moser Landscape Group for...
Complementary Therapies at Hospice Waterloo Region
In the field of palliative care today, there is an increased focus on the importance and benefits of holistic therapies. Several of our volunteers are trained and certified practitioners in Reiki, Therapeutic Touch and Reflexology. These healing methods can help...
‘Palliative’ is Not a Four-Letter Word
When people hear the word ‘hospice’ or ‘palliative care’, the reaction is often one of sadness, fear, or perhaps even anger. These words carry a lot of meaning for people and may bring up past triggers, and so it is understandable that people shy away from them...
Honouring loved ones and healing at the Family Ceremonial Space
Throughout the year when sunlight enters the silo, something special happens at Hospice. In the Family Ceremonial Space located in the centre of the facility, light radiates through the single vertical window pane and fills the space with gentle warmth. In the summer...
Congrats to the 2023 #YODOContest Winners!
Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to announce the winners of the 3rd annual short film competition — You Only Die Once: #YODOContest. The winning films will be screened at the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) starting the week of May 9th. You Only Die Once:...
Meet The 2023 #YODOContest Judges
Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is excited to launch its 3rd annual short-film contest – You Only Die Once: #YODOContest — in partnership with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF). We were thrilled to receive submissions from a variety of talented, local filmmakers. The...