Victoria Hospice Grief Café
2025-07-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-08-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-03 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-01 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-10-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-05 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) and 2 more dates | 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.

Room to Grieve, Space to Heal (8 weeks)
2025-08-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Begins August 6 (8 weeks)
Recognizing the impacts of the opioid crisis and substance use on individuals and families, Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services offers an eight-week support group for adults who are grieving someone who has died by a toxic drug/substance-related death. Co-facilitated by two bereavement counsellors, the group incorporates grief education, sharing and support, therapeutic activities and exploration.
The group aims to enhance one’s sense of community and belonging, explore unique features of grief in response to a substance use-related death, and support the healing process of grief.
When:
Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm from August 6 to September 24, 2025. A commitment to attend all eight sessions enhances the value of the group experience.
Where:
We will meet in an outdoor park close to the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre on Chatterton Way, weather permitting. If weather is poor on any group date, the group will meet virtually via Zoom or in our group at the centre.
Who:
Limited number of registered participants (adults) who are bereaved following the loss of someone important in their life to a toxic drug or substance use-related death.
To Register:
A pre-group intake call with a counsellor is required in order to discuss your needs, answer any questions you may have, and determine whether the group is a good fit for you at this time
Cost:
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
Please contact us at Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca or call 250-519-3040 for more information.

50th Annual Hugh Carbery Pro-Am Tournament
2025-08-25 | British Columbia
Since its creation in 1974 by Don Billsborough, Bryan Carbery, and a group of close friends, the Hugh Carbery Pro-Am Tournament has been a cherished tradition honoring the memory of Bryan’s father. For five decades, this special day of golf has brought the community together and raised more than $200,000 in support of Victoria Hospice. This year marks the 50th edition of the tournament, taking place at Uplands Golf Course on August 25.
Support the Hugh Carbery Pro-Am fundraising efforts for Victoria Hospice by donating here.

IMIRA Golf Tournament
2025-09-05 | British Columbia
IMIRA Golf Tournament is back again for another year after a very successful 2024 tournament. It’s sure to be a memorable day at the beautiful Royal Colwood Golf Club. From the first tee to the last putt, golfers can look forward to friendly competition, a lively putting challenge, and a delicious dinner to wrap up the day. Every swing helps support compassionate care.
Support their fundraising efforts here:

Save the Date - Shred-A-Thon September 6
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Reynolds Secondary School, 3963 Borden St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 3H9, Canada
Clear out your clutter for a cause! Bring your old confidential documents for safe shredding by Record X Press Shredding and support end-of-life care in our community.
Join us on Saturday, September 6, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Reynolds Secondary School.
Shredding is by donation, with a suggested donation of $10 per box.
All proceeds supporting Victoria Hospice, and thanks to McCall Gardens, our sponsor, every dollar you give will be matched up to $5000 to double your impact!

Victoria Hospice Society 2025 Annual General Meeting
2025-09-25 15:30 - 16:15 | Victoria Golf Club, 1110 Beach Drive, Victoria, British Columbia, V8S 2M9, Canada
Everyone is welcome to attend the Victoria Hospice Society 2025 AGM in person at the Victoria Golf Club, or online via Teams.
Victoria Hospice Society members in good standing are entitled to vote at the AGM (VHS Bylaw #2.8). The deadline for a new or renewed membership is August 26, 2025. Anyone over the age of 19 who is not employed by the Victoria Hospice Society is eligible for membership in the society.
The annual membership fee is $10. Download the membership form here
Or become a new member/ renew online
Register here to attend this AGM, in person or on Teams. The Teams link will be emailed to all registrants on the day of the event for those who are not able to attend in person.
The 2024-2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements are now available!
Online Annual Report
Annual Report pdf for download
VHS Financial Statements pdf for download

Royal Victoria Marathon 2025- Registration now open!
2025-10-12 | British Columbia
If you’re planning to run in the 2025 Royal Victoria Marathon Oct. 12, make your steps count for compassionate end-of-life care at Victoria Hospice!
Make sure to select Victoria Hospice as your charity of choice when you register to run and join our team!
Lace up those running shoes!
2025 — 2025 Royal Victoria Marathon — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising

CLEWS Charity Golf Tournament
2025-10-22 | British Columbia
The 14th annual Clews Charity Golf Tournament is happening at the Uplands Golf Course on Wednesday, October 22nd. Join us for another round of fun and fundraising!
Organized by Kim (Victoria Hospice Foundation board chair) and Justin Clews (an Uplands Golf pro and UVic Vikes golf coach), the tournament has raised more than $300,000 for compassionate end-of-life care at Victoria Hospice.
Support Justin and Kim Clews’ fundraising efforts by making a donation below.

Parents Supporting Grieving Children and Youth (4 weeks)
2025-10-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services is offering a four-week support group for adults supporting children and youth who are grieving the loss of a parent or caregiver .
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
•an overview of child and youth bereavement
•grief at various developmental stages
•how to talk about grief as a family
•activities and resources for the grieving family
•time for connecting with other parents and caregivers

If you are interested in registering, please call our office at 250-519-3040 or by emailing hospice.bereavement@islandhealth.ca
When: Thursdays 4-6 pm Oct 23-Nov 13, 2025
Where: Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre102-4450 Chatterton Way.
Spaces are limited so participant attendance is required at all four sessions.
There is no childcare available on-site, and children and youth cannot be left unaccompanied in the reception area.

Online Bereavement Support Group (8 weeks)
2025-10-23 16:30 - 18:30 | British Columbia
Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services is offering a virtual 8-week support group 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, share about your person, and support the healing and adaption process for each group member.
MORE DETAILS
When: Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm, October 23rd to December 11th, 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 your 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

Fashion for Compassion- SOLD OUT!
2025-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Delta Ocean Pointe Resort, 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria, BC, V9A0G1, Canada
TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!
Join Victoria Hospice for an unforgettable afternoon of fashion, food, and philanthropy at the beautiful Delta Ocean Pointe Resort on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Fashion for Compassion, sponsored by McCall Gardens, brings together community, couture, and compassion in a meaningful way. Enjoy a dazzling fashion show featuring fabulous styles and accessories from Turnabout Luxury Resale, modeled by our dedicated volunteers and hospice care team members.
Gather your friends for an afternoon featuring a delicious lunch in an elegant setting, a runway show highlighting must-have fashions, pop-up boutique shopping for stylish finds and exciting prizes and a silent auction.
All proceeds support Victoria Hospice, providing essential end-of-life care and bereavement support to our community.
This signature fundraising event sells out quickly every year, so mark your calendars as tickets are on sale now.
Don’t miss this special celebration of style and generosity—we can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters:
Title Sponsor – McCall Gardens
Lunch Sponsor – Amica Senior Lifestyles
Door Prize Sponsor – Pharmasave Broadmead
Volunteer Sponsor – Peninsula Co-op
Wine Sponsor – VanderRuyt Wealth Management
Welcome Drink Sponsor – Horne Coupar
Fashion Show Sponsor – Turnabout Luxury Resale
Silent Auction Sponsor – BMO Commercial Banking and Private Wealth
Hair and Makeup – Ten Fifteen Beauty

Art with Heart: Sharon Lam’s Fundraiser for Victoria Hospice
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30 | British Columbia
This November, local artist Sharon Lam is once again donating 10% of all online sales to Victoria Hospice in honour of her mother, Margaret Ng—a hospice unit clerk who spent her final days in our care.
Sharon’s annual fundraiser is a touching tribute to Margaret’s legacy and the compassionate support their family received. Her artwork, inspired by Victoria’s beauty, helps raise funds for end-of-life care in our community.
To support Sharon and her fundraiser please visit her website: Art By Sharon Lam

Support Victoria Hospice with Every Purchase at One Stop Furniture & Mattress This November
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 | One Stop Furniture and Mattress
Throughout the month of November, One Stop Furniture & Mattress is proud to support patients and families at Victoria Hospice. When you make a donation in-store, you’ll receive exclusive discounts on every purchase — a meaningful way to give back while furnishing your home.
Visit them at #202 – 9768 Fifth Street, Sidney, BC, and be part of a community that cares.

Living with Grief: Adjusting to Life After Loss (in person)
2025-11-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
A one-time 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 the same content used in previous offerings of this workshop). This is an education-focussed but 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.

Are you grieving the death of 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 to deepen your understanding of 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

To register, please complete the Eventbrite link

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. If you have to cancel your registration, please contact us at the information below.

This workshop will take place at our Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way. Please do not attend if you have signs of illness/infection.

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

SOLD OUT-Victoria Hospice Grief Café
2025-11-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

‘Grieving Through the Holidays’ Workshop
2025-11-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
‘Grieving Through the Holidays’ Workshop (IN PERSON)
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:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grieving-through-the-holidays-tickets-1924609331319?aff=oddtdtcreator
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.

All That Glitters XIII: The Avenue Gallery’s Jewellery Fundraising Exhibition for Victoria Hospice
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31 | British Columbia
The Avenue Gallery’s highly anticipated 13th annual jewellery exhibition and fundraiser for Victoria Hospice, All That Glitters XIII, showcases stunning, wearable art from Canada’s finest boutique jewellers.
From December 1st to 31st, a percentage of each jewellery sale will be donated to Victoria Hospice, offering each of us the opportunity to acquire a little gem while supporting this invaluable community treasure. Looking fabulous has never felt so rewarding!
Canadian Jewellers | Jewellery at The Avenue Gallery | Victoria BC

‘Grieving Through the Holidays’ Workshop
2025-12-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre, 102-4450 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
‘Grieving Through the Holidays’ Workshop (IN PERSON)
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.

Celebrate a Life: a memorial time of reflection and remembrance
2025-12-07 13:30 - 14:45 | University of Victoria Multifaith Chapel, Finnerty Gardens, Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 2R5, Canada
A gathering to commemorate the lives of loved ones who have died. Led by Spiritual Care Practitioner Elizabeth Barnard, it will be an afternoon filled with music, words and candle lighting. This event is free of charge and light refreshments will be available after the program. All are welcome

Notes of Joy: Advent Noon Concert Series at St Mary's Oak Bay
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 5L7, Canada
December 10 – Reflections of Sound
Bennett Chiu (violin), Jany Lu (violin), and Alex Chernata (clarinet) present works by traditional and contemporary composers.
Presented by St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in support of Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services
Celebrate the season of Advent with the gift of music! The beloved Notes of Joy concert series returns to St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Oak Bay, offering a beautiful way to pause, reflect, and prepare for Christmas. Each Wednesday at noon, talented local musicians will share uplifting performances that bring warmth and joy to the holiday season.
All donations from the series will support Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services, helping individuals and families navigate grief with care and dignity.

Notes of Joy: Advent Noon Concert Series at St Mary's Oak Bay
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 5L7, Canada
December 17 – Joyful Noise
Pianist and singer Tony Booker performs Bach and Brahms and sings traditional Spanish, Russian, and German favourites.
Presented by St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in support of Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services
Celebrate the season of Advent with the gift of music! The beloved Notes of Joy concert series returns to St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Oak Bay, offering a beautiful way to pause, reflect, and prepare for Christmas. Each Wednesday at noon, talented local musicians will share uplifting performances that bring warmth and joy to the holiday season.
All donations from the series will support Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services, helping individuals and families navigate grief with care and dignity.
