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2021: A Milestone Year
A Look Back at 2021The year 2021 was a significant one for Hospice Waterloo Region. We celebrated the grand opening of our new home, The Gies Family...
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Coping with Special Days and Holidays Holidays and special days can be challenging and stressful, especially when grieving the death of a loved...
Lights of Love: Linda’s Story
It Was My Time With My DadHospice Waterloo Region’s Lights of Love is a wonderful way to become part of our compassionate community by helping to...
A Look Back: Lights of Love
A Look Back At Our Inaugural Lights of Love Outdoor Lighting and Memorial CeremonyOn Sunday, Nov. 28, we hosted our inaugural Lights of Love outdoor...
Shortlist for the 2022 #YODOContest
#YODOContest: Announcing the Shortlist of Filmmakers!Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) and the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) have partnered on a...
A History of Hospice Palliative Care
A Look at Hospice Palliative Care in Canada You probably already know that Canadians are well-regarded the world over as a polite and friendly...
Grief in the Digital Age
Grief in the Digital AgeHumans have used technology to record and remember the past since the advent of hieroglyphs, cuneiform, and the earliest...
Announcing the 2nd Annual #YODOContest!
Attention Filmmakers and Storytellers in Waterloo Region!Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to partner once again with the Grand River Film...
Summer at The Gies Family Centre
Looking Back at our First Summer in The Gies Family CentreThe Gies Family Centre Hospice Waterloo Region officially opened in March 2021, including...
Come Hike and Bike With Us!
Join us for this year's Hike and Bike for Hospice of Waterloo Region!Every September, hundreds of people lace up their hiking shoes, pump up their...
Visit the Gardens at The Gies Family Centre
Our Gardens: The First SummerSince the grand opening of The Gies Family Centre in March of this year, we have been busy opening the Cook Family...
2021 #YODOContest: Winning Films
Watch the Winning #YODOContest FilmsHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) partnered with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) in 2020/2021 for the inaugural...
Send Messages of Love and Hope
The community is invited to participate in Hands to HeartsWe all love to receive cards in the mail. And in this time of COVID, it feels even more...
Supporting the LGBTQ2+ Community
Hospice Waterloo Region is proud to support Pride Month Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to support members of the LGBTQ2+ community with...
Opening the Cook Family Residence
When I began working at Hospice Waterloo Region in September 2020, I walked in knowing that we were building — and opening — a 10-bed hospice in the...
Announcing the #YODOContest Winners!
Announcing the Winners of Hospice Waterloo Region's Inaugural Short Film Contest, #YODOContestHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to announce the...
Meet the #YODOContest Participants
Meet the Filmmakers Participating in Hospice Waterloo Region's Inaugural Short Film Contest, #YODOContestYou Only Die Once: #YODOContest is about...
Conversation Cafés: Advance Care Planning
It's Never Too Late... Until It Is. What's Holding You Back? Let's Get This Conversation Started.Imagine you are lying in a hospital bed too ill or...
Not Just a Building… It is a Home
Thank you for joining us at this very important moment in the history of Hospice Waterloo Region, at the opening of The Gies Family Centre When...
Don’t Forget to Register For Our Grand Opening!
We Can't Wait to Celebrate the Virtual Grand Opening of The Gies Family Centre!Presented by TIRECRAFTJoin Us!Building on our 26-year legacy of care,...
Meet the #YODOContest Judges
Hospice Waterloo Region is pleased to announce the judges for our short film competition, You Only Die Once: #YODOContest.When Hospice Waterloo...
Grand Opening Special Guests
Hospice Waterloo Region is pleased to announce Grand Opening Special Guest David Chilton and Performances by Drayton EntertainmentPresented by...
Hands to Hearts
Help us send messages of love and hopeWe all love to receive cards in the mail. And in this time of COVID, it feels even more important to reach out...
Lisa LaFlamme to Host Our Grand Opening!
Hospice Waterloo Region is pleased and excited to introduce the host of our Virtual Grand Opening Celebration Lisa LaFlamme! Join Us on Mar....
Join Us For Our Virtual Grand Opening!
Hospice Waterloo Region is excited to invite you to The Gies Family Centre Virtual Grand Opening Celebration!Presented by TIRECRAFTJoin Us!Building...
Thank you for supporting Making Hospice a Home
Thank you for your generosity!Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s “Making Hospice a Home” virtual housewarming party. This online...
Learn about Advance Care Planning
We Are Here to HelpIt’s important to discuss your wishes for your own healthcare in the event you are too ill or injured to make those decisions for...
The Gies Family Centre: Photo Update
The Gies Family Centre: Photo GalleryIn anticipation of the opening of The Gies Family Centre Hospice Waterloo Region, we wanted to share a few...
Join Our Online Book Study
Join Mark and Martina of Hospice Waterloo Region as they explore and discuss With the End in Mind: Death, Dying & Wisdom in the Age of Denial by author Kathryn Mannix in this online Book Study.
Looking Towards 2021
Continuing Our MissionThe year 2020 was a significant one for Hospice of Waterloo Region, including the launch of our new logo and colours, and the...
#YODOContest Shortlist
#YODOContest – Announcing the shortlist of filmmakers!In August, Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) and the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) partnered...
Community Survey: Caring for the Dying
Caring For the Dying: How Can We Help You?For over 26 years, Hospice of Waterloo Region has been a community outreach hospice focused on working...
Help us make our new hospice a home
Help make The Gies Family Centre, Hospice Waterloo Region feel like a home by adding touches of kindness, warmth and hospitality.Coming to hospice...
The Gies Family Centre: October photo update
The Gies Family Centre: Photo GalleryIn anticipation of the opening of The Gies Family Centre Hospice Waterloo Region, we wanted to share some...
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
On Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, something extraordinary is going to happen. People from around the world who have been impacted by a life-limiting...
Celebrating long-serving volunteers
Volunteers Celebrating 20 and 25 Years-of-Service MilestonesThis year, we are thrilled to be celebrating seven individuals who have been volunteers...
Excitement for new home grows
Hospice Staff Tour the New BuildingIn anticipation of the opening of the Gies Family Centre Hospice Waterloo Region, Hospice staff donned...
Quilts will provide warmth, comfort at new home
Waterloo County Quilters' Guild Donates Handmade Quilts for Hospice Waterloo Region's New Facility In anticipation of the opening of the Gies Family...
Hike and Bike for Hospice of Waterloo Region
Join us for this year's Hike and Bike for Hospice of Waterloo Region!Since 2008, Hike for Hospice has been an annual tradition that raises funds and...
Donation Supports New Build
Civitan Apartments Kitchener-Waterloo Leaves a $2-Million Legacy with Hospice of Waterloo Region Hospice of Waterloo Region is pleased to announce...
HWR’s Bereavement Walking Group Brings Solace
The journey through grief does not have to be a solitary one. There are volunteers at Hospice of Waterloo Region who are willing to accompany the bereaved on that journey wherever it may lead them.
#YODOContest: Ask Me Anything
Hospice of Waterloo Region has partnered with the Grand River Film Festival to launch a new short film contest that calls on filmmakers and...
The Benefits of Forest Therapy
In June, HWR volunteer Peggy Hallman offered us the wonderful opportunity of guiding some of the staff on a Forest Therapy Walk at Laurel Creek...
Managing Your Digital Legacy
Every day we log into dozens of online accounts. But what happens to these accounts when we die? And how can we prepare? There are some important steps to take.
You Only Die Once: #YODOContest
Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to be partnering with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) for the first time to present a short film...
Understanding Substitute Decision Making
My Uncle Jim is one of the wisest men I know. People figure this out very quickly and he is often the “go to” for intelligent and insightful...
Hospice of Waterloo Region named a “Positive Space”
Hospice of Waterloo Region announced today that it has achieved a Positive Space designation. A Positive Space refers to an organization that is...
Hospice of Waterloo Region unveils a new look and feel
The theme of this year’s Annual Report is New Home. New Look. New Normal. This reflects many of the updates Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is...
Meet the Shortlist of #YODOContest Filmmakers
You Only Die Once: #YODOContest is about living well until you die. This short film contest, being hosted in partnership with the Grand River Film...
2021: A Milestone Year
A Look Back at 2021The year 2021 was a significant one for Hospice Waterloo Region. We celebrated the grand opening of our new home, The Gies Family...
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Coping with Special Days and Holidays Holidays and special days can be challenging and stressful, especially when grieving the death of a loved...
Lights of Love: Linda’s Story
It Was My Time With My DadHospice Waterloo Region’s Lights of Love is a wonderful way to become part of our compassionate community by helping to...
A Look Back: Lights of Love
A Look Back At Our Inaugural Lights of Love Outdoor Lighting and Memorial CeremonyOn Sunday, Nov. 28, we hosted our inaugural Lights of Love outdoor...
Shortlist for the 2022 #YODOContest
#YODOContest: Announcing the Shortlist of Filmmakers!Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) and the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) have partnered on a...
A History of Hospice Palliative Care
A Look at Hospice Palliative Care in Canada You probably already know that Canadians are well-regarded the world over as a polite and friendly...
Grief in the Digital Age
Grief in the Digital AgeHumans have used technology to record and remember the past since the advent of hieroglyphs, cuneiform, and the earliest...
Announcing the 2nd Annual #YODOContest!
Attention Filmmakers and Storytellers in Waterloo Region!Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to partner once again with the Grand River Film...
Summer at The Gies Family Centre
Looking Back at our First Summer in The Gies Family CentreThe Gies Family Centre Hospice Waterloo Region officially opened in March 2021, including...
Come Hike and Bike With Us!
Join us for this year's Hike and Bike for Hospice of Waterloo Region!Every September, hundreds of people lace up their hiking shoes, pump up their...
Visit the Gardens at The Gies Family Centre
Our Gardens: The First SummerSince the grand opening of The Gies Family Centre in March of this year, we have been busy opening the Cook Family...
2021 #YODOContest: Winning Films
Watch the Winning #YODOContest FilmsHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) partnered with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) in 2020/2021 for the inaugural...
Send Messages of Love and Hope
The community is invited to participate in Hands to HeartsWe all love to receive cards in the mail. And in this time of COVID, it feels even more...
Supporting the LGBTQ2+ Community
Hospice Waterloo Region is proud to support Pride Month Hospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to support members of the LGBTQ2+ community with...
Opening the Cook Family Residence
When I began working at Hospice Waterloo Region in September 2020, I walked in knowing that we were building — and opening — a 10-bed hospice in the...
Announcing the #YODOContest Winners!
Announcing the Winners of Hospice Waterloo Region's Inaugural Short Film Contest, #YODOContestHospice Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to announce the...
Meet the #YODOContest Participants
Meet the Filmmakers Participating in Hospice Waterloo Region's Inaugural Short Film Contest, #YODOContestYou Only Die Once: #YODOContest is about...
Conversation Cafés: Advance Care Planning
It's Never Too Late... Until It Is. What's Holding You Back? Let's Get This Conversation Started.Imagine you are lying in a hospital bed too ill or...
Not Just a Building… It is a Home
Thank you for joining us at this very important moment in the history of Hospice Waterloo Region, at the opening of The Gies Family Centre When...
Don’t Forget to Register For Our Grand Opening!
We Can't Wait to Celebrate the Virtual Grand Opening of The Gies Family Centre!Presented by TIRECRAFTJoin Us!Building on our 26-year legacy of care,...
Meet the #YODOContest Judges
Hospice Waterloo Region is pleased to announce the judges for our short film competition, You Only Die Once: #YODOContest.When Hospice Waterloo...
Grand Opening Special Guests
Hospice Waterloo Region is pleased to announce Grand Opening Special Guest David Chilton and Performances by Drayton EntertainmentPresented by...
Hands to Hearts
Help us send messages of love and hopeWe all love to receive cards in the mail. And in this time of COVID, it feels even more important to reach out...
Lisa LaFlamme to Host Our Grand Opening!
Hospice Waterloo Region is pleased and excited to introduce the host of our Virtual Grand Opening Celebration Lisa LaFlamme! Join Us on Mar....
Join Us For Our Virtual Grand Opening!
Hospice Waterloo Region is excited to invite you to The Gies Family Centre Virtual Grand Opening Celebration!Presented by TIRECRAFTJoin Us!Building...
Thank you for supporting Making Hospice a Home
Thank you for your generosity!Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s “Making Hospice a Home” virtual housewarming party. This online...
Learn about Advance Care Planning
We Are Here to HelpIt’s important to discuss your wishes for your own healthcare in the event you are too ill or injured to make those decisions for...
The Gies Family Centre: Photo Update
The Gies Family Centre: Photo GalleryIn anticipation of the opening of The Gies Family Centre Hospice Waterloo Region, we wanted to share a few...
Join Our Online Book Study
Join Mark and Martina of Hospice Waterloo Region as they explore and discuss With the End in Mind: Death, Dying & Wisdom in the Age of Denial by author Kathryn Mannix in this online Book Study.
Looking Towards 2021
Continuing Our MissionThe year 2020 was a significant one for Hospice of Waterloo Region, including the launch of our new logo and colours, and the...
#YODOContest Shortlist
#YODOContest – Announcing the shortlist of filmmakers!In August, Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) and the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) partnered...
Community Survey: Caring for the Dying
Caring For the Dying: How Can We Help You?For over 26 years, Hospice of Waterloo Region has been a community outreach hospice focused on working...
Help us make our new hospice a home
Help make The Gies Family Centre, Hospice Waterloo Region feel like a home by adding touches of kindness, warmth and hospitality.Coming to hospice...
The Gies Family Centre: October photo update
The Gies Family Centre: Photo GalleryIn anticipation of the opening of The Gies Family Centre Hospice Waterloo Region, we wanted to share some...
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
On Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, something extraordinary is going to happen. People from around the world who have been impacted by a life-limiting...
Celebrating long-serving volunteers
Volunteers Celebrating 20 and 25 Years-of-Service MilestonesThis year, we are thrilled to be celebrating seven individuals who have been volunteers...
Excitement for new home grows
Hospice Staff Tour the New BuildingIn anticipation of the opening of the Gies Family Centre Hospice Waterloo Region, Hospice staff donned...
Quilts will provide warmth, comfort at new home
Waterloo County Quilters' Guild Donates Handmade Quilts for Hospice Waterloo Region's New Facility In anticipation of the opening of the Gies Family...
Hike and Bike for Hospice of Waterloo Region
Join us for this year's Hike and Bike for Hospice of Waterloo Region!Since 2008, Hike for Hospice has been an annual tradition that raises funds and...
Donation Supports New Build
Civitan Apartments Kitchener-Waterloo Leaves a $2-Million Legacy with Hospice of Waterloo Region Hospice of Waterloo Region is pleased to announce...
HWR’s Bereavement Walking Group Brings Solace
The journey through grief does not have to be a solitary one. There are volunteers at Hospice of Waterloo Region who are willing to accompany the bereaved on that journey wherever it may lead them.
#YODOContest: Ask Me Anything
Hospice of Waterloo Region has partnered with the Grand River Film Festival to launch a new short film contest that calls on filmmakers and...
The Benefits of Forest Therapy
In June, HWR volunteer Peggy Hallman offered us the wonderful opportunity of guiding some of the staff on a Forest Therapy Walk at Laurel Creek...
Managing Your Digital Legacy
Every day we log into dozens of online accounts. But what happens to these accounts when we die? And how can we prepare? There are some important steps to take.
You Only Die Once: #YODOContest
Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is proud to be partnering with the Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) for the first time to present a short film...
Understanding Substitute Decision Making
My Uncle Jim is one of the wisest men I know. People figure this out very quickly and he is often the “go to” for intelligent and insightful...
Hospice of Waterloo Region named a “Positive Space”
Hospice of Waterloo Region announced today that it has achieved a Positive Space designation. A Positive Space refers to an organization that is...
Hospice of Waterloo Region unveils a new look and feel
The theme of this year’s Annual Report is New Home. New Look. New Normal. This reflects many of the updates Hospice of Waterloo Region (HWR) is...