‘Grieving Through the Holidays’ Workshop
2024-12-11 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Join us if you are bereaved following a death of someone important, and want to be supported in your grief through the holidays.
Are you wondering how to get through the holiday season after the loss of an important person in your life? Facilitated by a bereavement counsellor and bereavement volunteer, join us for this in person workshop to discuss grief, and learn tips to help you cope with and navigate grief during the holidays. Along with other people who are also grieving someone important in their life, you and other participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and learn about how to care for yourselves as you grieve through this holiday season. This is a one-time, interactive and educational workshop.
This is an in-person workshop offered at our Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way. Please do not attend if you have signs of illness/infection. We appreciate your attention to this matter. Please arrive on time.
Please note that when registering you are confirming your spot in a workshop with a limited number of spots available, so please do your best to only register if you feel you are able to come. Please Register on our Eventbrite page here.
If you have further questions, please call Bereavement Services at 250-519-3040 or email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca

This workshop is free of charge. Although never expected Victoria Hospice gratefully accepts all donations.

‘Grieving Through the Holidays’ Workshop (online)
2024-12-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Join us if you are bereaved following a death of someone important, and want to be supported in your grief through the holidays.
Are you wondering how to get through the holiday season after the loss of an important person in your life? Facilitated by a two bereavement counsellors, join us for this online Q&A to discuss grief, and learn tips to help you cope with and navigate grief during the holidays. Along with other people who are also grieving someone important in their life, you and other participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and learn about how to care for yourselves as you grieve through this holiday season. This is a one-time, interactive and educational Q&A based workshop.

This is an online Q&A offered using the Zoom video platform to a limited number of participants. Instructions to participate on Zoom will be given with registration. Please arrive on time.
Please note that when registering you are confirming your spot in a workshop with a limited number of spots available, so please do your best to only register if you feel you are able to come. Please Register on our Eventbrite page here

If you have further questions, please call Bereavement Services at 250-519-3040 or email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca

This workshop is free of charge. Although never expected, Victoria Hospice gratefully accepts all donations.

St Mary's Oak Bay Advent Series - Christmas Spirit
2024-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 5L7, Canada
St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church’s Notes of Joy Christmas concert series is a fundraiser for Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services.
The December 18th concert, Christmas Spirit, features a studio ensemble of students from the Canadian College of Performing Arts.
Attend by donation at St. Mary’s Church on 1701 Elgin Road.

Victoria Hospice Grief Café
2024-12-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Do you want to meet other grieving people? Are you ready to share and listen to peoples’ experiences with grief? Join Victoria Hospice for a Grief Café.
A grief café is a social gathering of people in bereavement who wish to share their own experience and listen to others.
When you arrive at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, you will be greeted by one of the volunteer facilitators. You’ll be invited to choose a drink or a snack, and find a seat at one of the tables. The volunteers will go over the format for the session and provide some short prompts to help guide the conversation at the tables. You’ll have an opportunity to share your own story if you wish and listen to the experience of others..
Please be aware that these sessions are intended to be social in nature and are not a substitute for medical care or counselling.
Please note the session has a defined start time; is not a drop-in session.
There is no cost to participants, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Register to attend on Eventbrite

Turnabout Luxury Resale VHS account
2024-12-31 00:00 | British Columbia
Refreshing your designer wardrobe? Turnabout Luxury Resale in Oak Bay has generously opened a resale account for Victoria Hospice!

How it works: Bring your designer, gently used clothing to Turnabout and mention you would like the resale to go to Victoria Hospice. 60% of the price, when sold, will go to Victoria Hospice.

Donations: Items should be 2 years or newer, in like new condition, and very branded.

Preferred items are recognizable contemporary labels.

Best sellers include: Aritzia, Lululemon, Eileen Fisher, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Club Monaco, Vince, Sarah Pacini
Luxury designer labels like Chanel and Louis Vuitton also sell well

Click here for more on the Victoria (Oak Bay) location of Turnabout Luxury Resale

Victoria Hospice Grief Café
2025-01-08 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-01-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-05 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-03-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-02 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-14 16:30 - 18:00 and 1 more date | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
A grief cafe is a social gathering of people experiencing bereavement who wish to talk about their own experience and listen to the experiences of others.
When you arrive at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, you will be greeted by one of the volunteer facilitators. You’ll be invited to choose a drink or a snack and find a seat at one of the tables. The volunteers will introduce the format of the session and provide some short prompts to help guide conversation at the tables. You’ll have an opportunity to share your own story, if you wish, and to listen to the experience of others.
Please be aware that these sessions are social in nature and not a substitute for medical care or counselling.
There is no charge to attend, however seats are limited and sessions fill up quickly, so please do not request a ticket unless you plan to attend. If you have a ticket but can’t attend, please call and let us know (250-519-3040) so that we can offer your seat to someone else.
Also, this is not a drop-in event so, please arrive prior to the start so that you have time to settle in.
Seats may be reserved through the EventBrite link below.

Living with Grief: Adjusting to Life After Loss (in person)
2025-01-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
A one-time, interactive workshop covering the basics of grief and mourning, and ways to cope for those who are bereaved following the death of a loved one. This is an interactive workshop that encourages sharing from participants while learning about different ideas around grief and mourning. Although we will not be screening participants, we recommend that you give yourself at least one month after your loss before attending this workshop due to the potentially overwhelming nature of grief.
Have you recently lost someone important to you? Are you surprised by your grief and wondering what is normal and how best to cope? This workshop, developed by the grief counsellors at Victoria Hospice, will help you understand your grief, as well as offering a chance to connect with other grievers in our community. Join us as we:

Share and support one another in your grieving experiences
Better understand grieving and mourning
Explore the many ways that grief can impact our lives
Explain how grieving naturally works to help us live with our losses
Identify ways to support healthy adjustment to loss
Explore your continued connection to the person who has died
Have opportunities for you to reflect and share on the material
Answer your questions

This workshop will take place at our Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way. Masks are optional. Please do not attend if you have signs of illness/infection. We appreciate your attention to this matter.
The workshop is free of charge. Please only register if you feel will be able to attend the workshop. As there are a limited number of spaces available, confirming a ticket means you are claiming one of these spaces. Please register at the EventBrite link below.
Please email Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services or call 250-519-3040 if you have any questions.

Victoria Hospice Grief Café
2025-02-05 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS GRIEF CAFE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER***

A grief cafe is a social gathering of people experiencing bereavement who wish to talk about their own experience and listen to the experiences of others.
When you arrive at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, you will be greeted by one of the volunteer facilitators. You’ll be invited to choose a drink or a snack and find a seat at one of the tables. The volunteers will introduce the format of the session and provide some short prompts to help guide conversation at the tables. You’ll have an opportunity to share your own story, if you wish, and to listen to the experience of others.
Please be aware that these sessions are social in nature and not a substitute for medical care or counselling.
There is no charge to attend, however seats are limited and sessions fill up quickly, so please do not request a ticket unless you plan to attend. If you have a ticket but can’t attend, please call and let us know (250-519-3040) so that we can offer your seat to someone else.
Also, this is not a drop-in event so, please arrive prior to the start so that you have time to settle in.
Seats may be reserved through the EventBrite link below.

Walking Through Grief Support Group (8 weeks)
2025-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The ‘Walking Through Grief’ Support Group is an 8-week walking support group, open to all adults in the Greater Victoria Community who are bereaved after the death of someone important in their life.
While walking at a relaxed pace in the area near the Chatterton Way Community Support Centre, with the facilitation of a Victoria Hospice Bereavement Counsellor and Bereavement Volunteer, this support group is a way to explore your grief through the movement of walking, being outdoors in nature, and by sharing with and supporting other grievers.
MORE DETAILS
When: Saturdays, 1030am to approximately 12pm (the first session will be longer) February 8th to March 29th, 2025
Where: Walks will begin at the Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way and will follow the Rithet’s Bog loop.
Who: Limited number of registered participants (adults) who are bereaved following the loss of someone important in their life. Participants will be required to sign a self-declaration form stating they are capable of walking for an hour and have checked in with their doctor if needed. If you are unsure if you can walk this location for this long, please walk the full Rithet’s Bog loop to see if this is possible for you at this time before signing up for this support group.
Sessions: Each session will open and close with participants gathering in a circle with a brief discussion round. In between, participants will head out on an approximately hour-long walk. Except for inclement weather, sessions will run rain or shine.
How: A pre-group intake conversation with a counsellor may be required to discuss your needs, answer any questions you may have, and determine whether the group is a good fit for you at this time.
Fee: There is no charge to attend this group. As we are a donor-funded organization, though not expected, should you be in a position to donate, please follow the link here: Your support is needed | Ways to donate to Victoria Hospice
To Register or to obtain more Information:
Please call bereavement services at 250-519-3040 or Email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca

Online Bereavement Support Group (8 weeks)
2025-02-13 16:30 - 18:30 | British Columbia
Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services is offering an 8-week support group in an online environment for adults who are bereaved after the death of someone important in their life. Facilitated by a bereavement counsellor, this group incorporates grief education, discussions, sharing and support, and therapeutic activities.
The group aims to enhance one’s sense of community and belonging, create space to grieve, explore grief education, promote discussions between members, and support the healing and adaption process in each of the group member’s grief.
MORE DETAILS
When: Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm February 13th to April 3rd, 2025
Where: Online on Zoom. A camera, microphone, and a larger device (not a phone) that can support the Zoom platform is required.
Who: A limited number of pre-registered participants to enhance comfort (A commitment to attend all 8 sessions is requested)
How: A pre-group interview with a counsellor is required to discuss your needs, answer any questions you may have, and determine whether the group is a good fit for you at this time. We have a variety of grief support options and want to ensure we are best meeting you needs at this time.
Fee: There is no charge to attend this group. As we are a donor-funded organization, though not expected, should you be in a position to donate, please follow the link here: Your support is needed | Ways to donate to Victoria Hospice
To register or to obtain more information:
Please call bereavement services at 250-519-3040 or email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca

Goddess Run 2025: Victoria Hospice is a charity of choice
2025-03-02 07:30 - 11:15 | Beaver Lake
Walk, run, or skip your way to the finish line at the 14th annual Goddess Run on Sunday, March 2 at Beaver Lake Park.
The Goddess Run is a community of women and girls who come together to celebrate their stories, goals, and challenges. More than just a run, it’s an opportunity to connect and inspire each other throughout the year.
It’s also a way you can support Victoria Hospice patients and families by selecting Victoria Hospice when you register or by joining the Victoria Hospice team! Let’s go

Family Memorial Lantern Making Workshop
2025-03-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion, 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt, British Columbia, V9A 2A1, Canada
Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services invites you to a
Family Memorial Lantern Making Workshop
on Thursday March 13 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00pm at the Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion.
Lanterns will be created in a facilitator guided workshop. Once they are completed, affixed to poles, and illuminated, participants will gather to form a procession, and will make their way to the Gorge Waterway to participate in a memorial ritual.
This offering is for families with children and/or teens grieving the loss of an important person in their lives. Registration is open to any family configuration of up to four individuals, with at least one child or teen aged six and up. Please ensure that there is at least one adult per family group to supervise and support the lantern making process.
Registration is available through emailing hospice.bereavement@islandhealth.ca or calling 250 519 3040. Please let us know the names of the members of your family group, and which group member(s) are children or youth.
Instructions, including the use of a memorial photo in the lantern making process, will be forwarded to registered family groups. There are spots for 12 family groups of up to four people. Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Due to demand, we request that families register only if they are able to commit to the date and time.
Supplies and light refreshments will be provided.
There is no fee for this workshop. We hope to see you there.

Inspiration Festival 2025
2025-03-29 13:00 - 18:30 | Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Get Your Tickets Now: Inspiration Festival 2025
We are honoured to be a charity of choice for the Inspiration Festival, a one-of-a-kind event designed to ignite motivation, spark personal and professional growth, and share life-changing ideas. Organized by Alphonso Franco, this inspiring festival brings together an exceptional lineup of speakers who will share their transformative stories, expert insights, and actionable steps to help you achieve lasting success.
Event Details:

Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Victoria Conference Centre
Tickets: $75 +$1 shipping charge (100% of proceeds from tickets sold through our website benefit Victoria Hospice)

This year’s festival will feature six extraordinary speakers:

Dr. James Maas
Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Kaplan Mobray
Solomon Hicks
Steve Donohue
Panos Leledakis

Each speaker will share unique insights and practical tools to inspire transformation in your personal and professional life. Don’t miss the chance to hear from these renowned thought leaders!
For more details about the event and to learn more about each speaker, visit: https://inspirationfestival.ca/
Get your tickets below and be part of an unforgettable day of inspiration and growth!

How to Support your Grieving Child (4 weeks in-person)
2025-04-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
This spring Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services is offering a four-week group for adults supporting children and youth who are grieving the loss of a parent or caregiver, hosted by child and youth counsellor, Jessie Lane.
The group is open to any adult who is the primary caregiver for a grieving child or youth, including parents, extended family, foster parents, or other guardians.
Topics covered will include an overview of child and youth bereavement, grief at various developmental stages, how to talk about grief as a family, and activities and resources for the grieving family. There will also be dedicated time for connecting with other parents and caregivers each week.
This group will run from 4-6pm on Thursdays April 3rd-Apr 24th at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way. As spaces are limited, participant attendance is required at all four sessions.
If you are interested in registering, please call the bereavement office at 250-519-3040 for more information.

Anneswer to Cancer Soccer Tournament 2025
2025-04-09 00:00 | British Columbia
May 10, 2025
The World Cup Soccer Camp’s annual Anneswer to Cancer Soccer Tournament is back, bringing together friends, families, and soccer fans to support Victoria Hospice. Now in its 13th year, this event has raised over $570,000 to provide compassionate end-of-life care for those in need!
This exciting event will feature a 12-team round-robin soccer tournament, along with plenty of fun activities for all ages, including juggling contests, a bouncy castle, bubble soccer, a photo booth, and more!
The action kicks off at 11:00 AM at Tyndall Turf Soccer Field, with registration for the tournament starting at 12:00 PM. It’s a day filled with fun for the whole family!
Participants are encouraged to raise funds by collecting pledges online or in their local community before the event.
Here’s how you can support this amazing cause:
Sponsor: The Anneswer to Cancer team is looking for sponsors! Your logo could be featured on event t-shirts, the event website, and social media. Interested? Reach out to Meredith at AnneswertoCancer@gmail.com.
Donate: Can’t make it to the event? You can still support this incredible fundraiser by donating online: 2025 Anneswer to Cancer – Victoria Hospice
Volunteer: Volunteers are essential to making this event a success. If you’d like to lend a hand, please contact Meredith at AnneswertoCancer@gmail.com.
Let’s come together to make a difference for Victoria Hospice while having a blast on the field!

ON SALE NOW-Get Your Victoria Hospice Spring 50/50 Raffle Tickets!
2025-05-03 | British Columbia
Buy single tickets for $10, a three-pack for $25, 10 for $50 or 50 for $200. The anticipated jackpot is $15,000 with proceeds split between the raffle winner and Victoria Hospice (tickets available online only)
Whatever the amount, you’re a winner when you support Victoria Hospice patients and families.
Tickets will be on sale until Saturday, May 3 at 4pm. The winner will be drawn on Saturday, May 3 at 5pm.
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW
Chances are 1 in 20,400 to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold. Know your limit, play within it. 19+ to play. BC Gaming Event License #159187

Hike for Hospice 2025
2025-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Willows Park, Willows Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
We’re thrilled to invite you to our annual Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at its new location – Willows Park in Oak Bay! Join us to help raise critical funds and awareness for Victoria Hospice while enjoying an impactful morning walk with your community.
The scenic 3.5 km loop starts and ends at Willows Park, taking you along beautiful Beach Drive to the Oak Bay Marina and back.
There are so many ways to participate: Encourage your workplace to join the Workplace Challenge, bring along a four-legged friend for their chance to win the “Best Dressed Dog” award, or Hike on Your Site – wherever suits you best. And if you’d like to volunteer, your help is appreciated!
And don’t forget to pick up your ticket for the 50/50 draw!
Check-in and entertainment at Willows Park begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremonies are at 9:45 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m.
Registration is open! Once you register, your supporters will be able to pledge/donate to your fundraising page so be sure to share the link. You can also host fundraising events such as bottle drives, bake sales, jeans day and more. Need ideas? Visit our Fundraising Tips page for ways you can fundraise before the event.
Don’t miss your chance to walk in memory of a friend or loved one while raising funds in support of compassionate end-of-life care at Victoria Hospice.
Contact Debbie Greenway for more information.

Walking Through Grief Support Group (8 weeks)
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The ‘Walking Through Grief’ Support Group is an 8-week walking support group, open to all adults in the Greater Victoria Community who are bereaved after the death of someone important in their life.
While walking at a relaxed pace in the area near the Chatterton Way Community Support Centre, with the facilitation of a Victoria Hospice Bereavement Counsellor and Bereavement Volunteer, this support group is a way to explore your grief through the movement of walking, being outdoors in nature, and by sharing with and supporting other grievers.
MORE DETAILS
When: Saturdays, 1030am to approximately 12pm (the first session will be longer) May 10th to June 28th, 2025
Where: Walks will begin at the Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way and will follow the Rithet’s Bog loop.
Who: Limited number of registered participants (adults) who are bereaved following the loss of someone important in their life. Participants will be required to sign a self-declaration form stating they are capable of walking for an hour and have checked in with their doctor if needed. If you are unsure if you can walk this location for this long, please walk the full Rithet’s Bog loop to see if this is possible for you at this time before signing up for this support group.
Sessions: Each session will open and close with participants gathering in a circle with a brief discussion round. In between, participants will head out on an approximately hour-long walk. Except for inclement weather, sessions will run rain or shine.
How: A pre-group intake conversation with a counsellor may be required to discuss your needs, answer any questions you may have, and determine whether the group is a good fit for you at this time.
Fee: There is no charge to attend this group. As we are a donor-funded organization, though not expected, should you be in a position to donate, please follow the link here: Your support is needed | Ways to donate to Victoria Hospice
To Register or to obtain more Information:
Please call bereavement services at 250-519-3040 or Email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca

Anneswer To Cancer Soccer Tournament
2025-05-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Tyndall Turf Soccer Field, Victoria, British Columbia, V8N 3L3, Canada
The World Cup Soccer Camp’s annual Anneswer To Cancer Soccer Tournament brings friends, families, and soccer fans together to support Victoria Hospice. Now in its 13th year, the event has raised more than $650,000 for compassionate end-of-life care!
Family, friends, and soccer players will gather for an action-packed day that includes a 12-team round robin soccer tournament and various other events including penalty shots, a radar machine, juggling contests, cut-throat keeper — and back by popular demand…the obstacle course challenge!
Victoria Hospice is incredibly grateful to all the friends, family, sponsors, and community that repeatedly come together to help support compassionate end-of-life care in our community. Thank you to everyone who organizes and participates in this great community initiative. Your efforts are making a positive difference in the lives of patients and families in our community!
Anneswer to Cancer is always held the Saturday before Mother’s Day.
Participants are encouraged to raise funds by collecting pledges online or in their community prior to the event.
How to support this great event:
Sponsor: The Anneswer to Cancer team is looking for sponsors! Get your logo on the event t-shirts, website and on the Anneswer to Cancer socials! Interested? Please reach out to Meredith at AnneswertoCancer@gmail.com.
Donate: Can’t make it to the event but want to donate? You can support this amazing group’s fundraising efforts by donating online.
Volunteer: Lots of volunteers are needed to help run this incredible event. If you would like to help out on the day, please contact Meredith at AnneswertoCancer@gmail.com

Spinathon cyclists ride for donations
2025-05-24 09:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
Cycle of Life Tour riders spin for donations to support hospice care on Vancouver Island
A team of cyclists are going the distance to support compassionate end-of-life care at Victoria Hospice. In August, they’ll ride more than 200 km over two days around southern Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island in the annual Cycle of Life Tour fundraising ride.
But on Saturday, May 24 and Saturday, May 31, the Breaking Wind for Victoria Hospice team will be at Canadian Tire at the Hillside Centre to raise donations for their team.
Drop by Canadian Tire on Hillside on May 24 or 31 between 9 am and 3 pm to show the cyclists your support! You can also contribute to the team’s efforts on their fundraising page.

Victoria Hospice Fundraiser Garage Sale & Bottle Drive
2025-05-24 10:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
Come one, come all and donate your household goods and bottles for a good cause! Or pick up a few treasures to take home. All proceeds go to Victoria Hospice to support compassionate care and bereavement services.
Bottle drive: Drop off @1034 Loma Linda Drive or bring day of sale. The organizer would be happy to pick up any large donations.
Garage Sale: If you have items that would would like to contribute to the sale, please drop off between Sunday May 11 and Saturday May 17.
Call 250-478-3518 to arrange pick up or drop off.
