What Events are Happening

Highlight near-future HSCD gatherings where you can be involved.

The Hospice Society of Camrose and District (HSCD) will be holding these activities in the near future.

Look below in the next section labeled "HSCD monthly programming" for details and registration.

If needed, contact the office through the following means:
email admin@camrosehospice.com or call 780.608.0636.

HSCD monthly programming

January

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Grief Walk Jan. 8, 14, 22, & 29
Come walk with us. We meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Recreation Centre to walk and then to discuss the thought for the day.

Where? 4412 56 St, Camrose, AB T4V 5K4
When? 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday of the month.
FREE
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Intro. to Grief Jan 9 (4-6p.m.) & Jan 23 (10 to noon).
This two-hour session is limited to 4 or 5 people. Grief and morning beginnings, along with reactions and more, are discussed. After this session, each person's case will be assessed to see how we can serve you through this time.
This step is recommended, but contact the office.

To register: Send an email to admin@camrosehospice.com or call us at 780.608.0636.


Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash
FREE
Adult support group jan cancelled
Postponed Adult Grief Support Group  8 weeks 
Who? -Those who are 18+ and dealing with a lost through death of someone.

When? Apr. 2025 to May, 2025.


What will you learn?
- Understand the facets of grief.
- Recognize the grief journey is different for every single person
- Additional resource to use in comping with grief.

To register send an email to admin@camrosehospice.com or call us at 780.608.0636. Mention your interest in these sessions.


Image by Lothar Baxmann from Pixabay

To view and print off, click on this link.
FREE
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Profession Suicide and Traumatic Grief Workshop Wed. Jan 29th 
Are you working with individuals in a professional capacity who have experienced a suicide or traumatic death of someone they care about?  You are invited to join the Hospice Society of Camrose & District to learn more about supporting these individuals at the time of loss & beyond. Some of the topics that will be covered are:
  • Understanding the basics of grief & mourning 
  • Understanding the unique nature of traumatic & suicide grief 
  • Holding space for those that are grieving 
  • What to say vs. what not to say 
  • Compassion Fatigue/Vicarious Trauma/Burnout 

If you are not working in a professional capacity but you are supporting a friend through their traumatic or suicide grief you are welcome to join us

When? Jan. 29th from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Where?  Hospice Society meeting room (Lower level - 5415 49 ave.)

Minimum: Eight participants to run this session.
To register: 
Send an email to admin@camrosehospice.com or call us at 780.608.0636.

To view and print off, click on this link.
FREE
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Book signing  Jan 29 (3 to 5 p.m.)
Colette (Ruel) Howery has written a book of her grief journey as a mother that went from hopelessness to hope.

When? Wed. Jan 29th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where? Hospice Society office (5415 - 49th Ave. lower level).

Book will be available, payable by cash, cheque, or e-transfer through csmhowery@hotmail.com


To view and print off, click on this link.
Attending is FREE. Book for purchase.
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Death Café Jan. 30.
Through open conversation in a natural comfortable setting, we can bring death out of silence and increase awareness of death while helping people make the most of their lives.

Come join us for a hot refreshment!

Where? Meet on the main level of the Forum (beside Monica's Café) on the Augustana Campus, U of A.

When? January 30, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

To view and print off, click on this link.
FREE

February

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Intro. to Grief - Feb. 20th 4 to 6 p.m.
We are having the Holiday Grief Workshop this month; therefore, we will not be offering the Intro. to Grief session this month.

To register for the Holiday Grief Workshop: Send an email to admin@camrosehospice.com or call us at 780.608.0636.

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Free
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Grief Walk Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26.
Come walk with us. Every Wednesday,  meet us at the Recreation Centre at 9:30 a.m. for a walk and then a short discussion with some coffee.

 Where? 4412 56 St, Camrose, AB T4V 5K4
When? 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday of the month.


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Free
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Suicide/Traumatic Workshop. Feb. 28th 


When? Feb. 28th from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Where?  Hospice Society meeting room (Lower level - 5415 49 ave.)

To register: Send an email to admin@camrosehospice.com or call us at 780.608.0636.


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FREE

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