Past Events and Follow-Up (2006)
Past Events & Follow-Up (2009)
Past Events & Follow-Up (2008)
Past Events & Follow-Up (2007)
Current and Upcoming Events Calendar

Hospice Special Events

2006

Celebrate A Life
At Christmas, every year, hundreds of people visit the Celebrate A Life booth. They may sign a card to be placed on the tree in celebration of the life of that special person. A bulb is then lit on the tree and each person leaving a memory is invited to take a "memory" — a crocheted angel, created by our "Angel Moms" — for their own tree, to remind them of their visit. By Christmas Day, the tree is garnished with memory cards and glowing with the light of remembrance. Abbotsford Hospice Society invites you to celebrate loved ones at our display in Seven Oaks Mall [map], from the 4th through the 16th of December, as you "Leave a Memory and Take a Memory".

BC Bereavement Day
Abbotsford Hospice Society and Henderson’s Funeral Home invite you to join us for a day of Sharing and Caring, as we commemorate BC Bereavement Day, Sunday, 12 November 2006, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at Hospice House, 33134 Marshall Road, in Abbotsford.
Remember the time...
BC Bereavement Day is a chance to publicly acknowledge our grief and the grief of others. We will commemorate this day at Hospice House by sharing resources, with our community, to support the celebrating and memorializing of those we have loved.

Winter Wellness Raffle
Starting November 1st, get your tickets for a basket of "Goodies" to help make winter a lot more fun!

Prizes include:

Restaurant Gift Certificates

Gift Items

Gourmet Food Items

A beautiful hand-knit afghan

Winter "Woolies"

Bath items

Champagne

and so much more...
The minimum value of this fabulous prize is $500, and new items are added every day. Tickets are just $2 each, at Hospice House or from AHS Volunteers and staff.

Draw date: 15 December 2006 – 1:00 pm, at Hospice House.
Gaming Event License No: TR-RG27985

Follow Up —

The winner of our Winter Wellness Raffle basket of prizes is Deborah Holthe.

Thank you to everyone who supported this annual fundraiser.

Shop & Share @ Hospice
Dig out those shopping lists!
Abbotsford Hospice Society has just made it easier to check every name twice and support Hospice at the same time!

On Wednesday, 15 November, from 12:00 noon to 7:30 pm, our House is home to Shop & Share @ Hospice — the perfect opportunity to shop for jewellery, fashion accessories, purses, home décor, clothing, houseware, and more — all under one roof. A percentage of each sale will go to support services of Abbotsford Hospice Society.
Come Join the Fun...
Contact: Kelly or Bonnie, at 604.852.2456.
Email: info@abbotsfordhospice.org

Envision Financial Fashion Fantasy
The Hearts for Hospice Committee will be holding its second annual fashion show on Tuesday October 17, 2006 at the Ramada Plaza, 36035 N. Parallel Rd. As a result of major financial support from Envision Financial, this year's "ramp show" is entitled "Envision Financial Fashion Fantasy". Doors will open at 6:30 with a champagne reception and dessert buffet being offered to the attendees prior to the start of the show. During this reception everyone will be treated to the beautiful voice of Frederick Pleasure II.

The clothes will include both business and festive outfits from Champagne & Lace, Gabby's Plouteo, Howarth's, Pistachio and Ronald Allan. As well, Lee's Fine Jewellery will be supplying some of the models' accessories and Kosmetae will be doing their make-up.

The evening's activities will also include a raffle, balloon prize sales and the awarding of some door prizes. Last year's event at Madison's was a sell-out and we expect the same this year so don't delay... [Read more]
See Poster

Follow Up —
Thank you, Envision Financial, for becoming naming sponsor of the second annual Fashion Fantasy, with proceeds going to Abbotsford Hospice Society. This sold-out Hearts for Hospice Committee event was held on Tuesday, 17 October, at the Ramada Plaza.

Fashions from Champagne & Lace, Gabby's Plouteo, Pistachio Boutique, and Ronald Allan Clothiers were featured, and Kosmetae volunteered their time to do the models' make up.

The event itself included a raffle of twelve items, donated by the participating clothing stores, other businesses, and artists. The evening's "featured raffle prize" was donated by Lee's Fine Jewellery. It was a fabulous, custom-designed pendant of ammonite and diamonds, strung on a lovely pearl necklace. We also had a "Balloon Pop" for prizes; a champagne reception, sponsored by Mr. Paul Esposito Sr.; pre-show entertainment provided by the local duo "White Chocolate" (featuring the voices of Joanne Chiasson and Frederick Pleasure II); and a fabulous dessert buffet.

In addition to those mentioned above, we would like to thank everyone for their support and, in particular, the Abbotsford News, STAR 98.3, AXIS Design Solutions, Bourquin Printers & Signs, the fabulous people at the Ramada Plaza, Sharp's Audio-Visual, and Howarth's Ladies Apparel.

The 2006 Canadian Forces Snowbird Pilot Autograph Session
On Thursday, August 10th, 2006 the Best Western Regency Inn & Conference Centre (32110 Marshall Road) will host the 2006 Canadian Forces Snowbird Pilot Autograph Session. This event is sponsored by the Abbotsford News and in addition to being an excellent opportunity for young and old alike to meet the pilots and get an autograph. The evening starts at 4:00 pm and runs until 7:30 pm. You can call Kelly at 604.852.2456 for more information.
Invitation

Follow Up —
It seems that great joy comes from dunking one’s friends, colleagues and favourite celebrities. This was evidenced by peals of laughter and celebration as dozens of adults and children lined up to try their luck at the dunk tank during the annual Snowbirds Autograph Session on August 10th at the Best Western Regency Inn. Co-sponsored by the Abbotsford News the event provided an opportunity to meet the Snowbirds Pilots as well as members of the Abby Police (Police Chief Ian McKenzie was among the “dunkees”).

In addition, a celebrity dunk tank raised funds for the Abbotsford Hospice Society. AHS wishes to thank the sponsors of the event as well as dunk tank “participants”: Alvin Epp, Rex Leonard, Aird Flavelle, Joe Millican, Milt Walker, MLA, John vanDongen, Ross Brown, Karen Landon, Mark Taylor, Dan Stefanson and Abbotsford Police Chief Constable Ian Mackenzie.

Double Jam @ Hospice
Features musicians "jamming" and the sale of local jam. Second annual event features top level performances and family fun throughout the day. For more information, email info@abbotsfordhospice.org or call Kelly at 604.852.2456.
Media Release

Follow Up —
The Second Annual Double Jam @ Hospice was a huge success. Hundreds of people came out on the hottest day of the summer to enjoy the wonderful entertainment, the gourmet BBQ, and to take home some jars of jam, donated by ED Smith & Sons.

We would like to thank the following for helping us...

Performers:

The Havinga Band

Voices of Harmony Barbershop Chorus

Elvis Tribute Artist, Jeff Bodnar - “The Singing Mountie”

Earthmen

The Dixie Nine

Valley Bluegrass Music Society

The Neighbour’s Bluegrass Band

J.D. Miner and the Panhead
Thanks also to:

The Abbotsford News, Brad Kehler, City of Abbotsford, E.D. Smith & sons, McDonalds Restaurants, Prospera Credit Union, Chef Randy Spark, Re Max, Star FM , Tim Hortons, Martin Silverstein, Kim Nickel and Vera White Phipps from the University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford Police mascot “Constable Cuffs” - Tatton Zanardo, and Abbotsford Hospice Society Staff & Volunteers.

GOLF — Danielle Brown Memorial Golf Tournament
In support of the Abbotsford Hospice Society. Held at Ledgeview Golf & Country Club. To register or for more information, email info@abbotsfordhospice.org or call Bonnie at 604.852.2456.
Media Release

Eighth Annual
DANIELLE BROWN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thursday, 29 June 2006
Ledgeview Golf & Country Club

Ledgeview Golf & Country Club

Follow Up —
Great Things Begin...
with Generosity of Spirit

This year’s “Danielle Brown Memorial” Golf Tournament raised more than $15,000.00 for services to bereaved and palliative clients in our community.

Thank you to all Golfers, Donors, Sponsors and Volunteers for once again supporting this annual Event.

See you next year !

Past Events and Follow-Up (2006) Past Events & Follow-Up (2009) Past Events & Follow-Up (2008) Past Events & Follow-Up (2007) Current and Upcoming Events Calendar

Hospice Special Events

2006

Past Events and Follow-Up (2006)
Past Events & Follow-Up (2009)
Past Events & Follow-Up (2008)
Past Events & Follow-Up (2007)
Current and Upcoming Events Calendar