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".
12 November 2006
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.
1 November to 15 December 2006
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.
15 November 2006
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
17 October 2006
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.
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.
NOTICE OF AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Abbotsford Hospice Society will be held at Abbotsford Hospice House — 33134 Marshall Road,
on Thursday, September 28th, 2006. Call to order 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30).
20 September 2006
Memorial Service
The Palliative Care Team Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 20th, at 7:00 pm.
Calvin Presbyterian Church — 2597 Bourquin Crescent.
12 August (10am - 4pm) & 13 August (11am - 4pm) 2006
Art & Lifestyle in the Garden
Features inspiring and well known local artists and artisans who'll be exhibiting all kinds of lifestyle treasures for your home
and garden. No reservations required. Free admission. Concession available. Donations graciously accepted for Hearts for Hospice.
Tanglebank Country Gardens, 29985 Downes Road, Abbotsford. 604.856.9339. See Poster
10 August 2006
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.
23 July 2006
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.
29 June 2006
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 !
2 May 2006
Bike for Life Community Welcome BBQ
At Hospice House - 33134 Marshall Road. To welcome "bikers" Mike Conway and Conrad Nickels as they pass through Abbotsford
on their fundraising bike tour across Canada. Bring a donation of $10 or more and receive a free hamburger and soft drink.
