Peace Arch Hospice Society

07/21/2026

Community connections make a difference! 🌟🤝

On June 5, PAHS was pleased to attend the Aspira Retirement Living Senior's Health & Wellness Expo at Peninsula Retirement Residences.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteer Sherrie and our PAHS Fund Development Officer, Emiko for representing us at our awareness table and connecting with seniors, families, caregivers, and community partners throughout the day. 💙🕊️

Events like these remind us that supporting health and wellness extends far beyond our walls. By sharing information, building relationships, and having meaningful conversations, we help ensure that more people in our community know where to turn for support when they need it most. 🍎💬

Thank you to Aspira Retirement Living and the Peninsula Retirement Residences team for hosting such a welcoming and informative event and for bringing the community together around health, wellness, and connection. 🏡

Together, we're creating stronger, more connected communities, one conversation at a time. 🙏

07/19/2026

Hear ye, hear ye... we’re already 50% SOLD OUT! ✨🏰

The storybook is filling up quickly for Peace Arch Hospice Society’s 2026 Once Upon A Time Gala, and we’d love for you to be part of the next chapter.

Join us on October 3, 2026 at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club for an enchanting evening where fairy tales meet philanthropy, all in support of our free grief and palliative support programs.

Together, we can help bring comfort and compassion to those in our community who need it most. 💙🕊️

Your happily-ever-after includes:
🍽️ 3-course plated dinner
🎁 Silent & live auctions
📸 Photobooth Fantasy
🎶 Live entertainment by Side One

🎟️ Tickets: $175
👥 Table discounts available

Don't let this magical opportunity turn into a pumpkin... tickets are disappearing faster than a glass slipper at midnight! 👠✨ With 50% already sold, now is the time to reserve your place in the kingdom.

🌐 gala.peacearchhospice.org
📞 604-531-7484

07/14/2026

✨🦋✨ Join us for a beautiful afternoon of remembrance, reflection, and connection at the White Rock Seniors Village Butterfly Release on July 30.

Enjoy refreshments, soothing harp music, and a symbolic butterfly release at 2:30 PM as we honour cherished memories and celebrate the love that continues to surround us.

Butterflies are available for $25 (limited quantities), with proceeds supporting Peace Arch Hospice Society's FREE grief and palliative support programs for individuals and families in our community.

📅 July 30, 2026
📍 White Rock Seniors Village | 1183 Maple Street
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM

Together, we'll honour those we miss, cherish those we love, and find comfort in a shared moment of remembrance. 💗

07/09/2026

Come find us at the White Rock Farmers' Market this summer! 🌞🧺

📅 Sunday, July 19
📅 Sunday, August 16
📅 Sunday, September 20

Stop by our awareness table, ask questions, pick up resources, and spin our prize wheel for a chance to win some fun prizes! 🎡🎁✨

Whether you're looking for support, interested in volunteering, or simply want to learn more about the work we do, we'd love to connect with you!📍🤝

07/06/2026

We're proud to celebrate one of our dedicated volunteers, Dr. Gordon Wallace, whose latest article has been published on Mindful. 📖

Gordon is a retired clinical psychologist, longtime mindfulness teacher, and the creator and facilitator of our mindfulness program for bereavement and palliative care clients. Through his compassionate guidance, he has helped many in our community navigate grief with greater presence, courage, and kindness. 💙🕊️

In "Walking Grief Home: Six Companions for Living With Loss," Gordon shares a thoughtful and deeply compassionate perspective on living with grief, offering six mindful companions that can help us meet loss with greater understanding and care. ✨

We are grateful for Gordon's generosity in sharing his time, expertise, and heart with our hospice community, and we're delighted to see his wisdom shared with a wider audience through Mindful. 🙏

Read the article here:

When we understand grief as a relationship—to what we’ve lost and to ourselves—we can also choose a more relational model of healing. Dr. Gordon Wallace offers six mindful ways to navigate the winding corridors of sorrow without losing ourselves.

07/02/2026

Today, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our former Executive Director, Amanda McNally as she begins a new chapter in her life. 🫶

Over the past six years, her leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication have helped shape Peace Arch Hospice Society in countless meaningful ways. She has been a champion for our mission, a source of support for our staff and volunteers, and a strong advocate for the individuals and families we are honoured to serve.

While she will be greatly missed, we are deeply grateful for the lasting impact she has made on our Society and our community. Her contributions will continue to be felt for years to come.

We wish her every success and happiness in the future. Once a part of the Peace Arch Hospice Society family, always a part of our family. 💙🕊️

📸 Photo 1: Amanda's recent in-office birthday surprise (we sang to her)
📸 Photo 2: One last photo outside the Supportive Care Centre with the PAHS team

06/30/2026

Holiday Hours Reminder 🗓️

Our Supportive Care Centre will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1 in observance of Canada Day. 🫎🍁🦫

If you should need support while we are away, please contact Fraser Health Crisis Line at 604.951.8855 Or Toll Free at 1.877.820.7444. They are available 24/7 to assist you in your time of need. 📞

We wish everyone a safe and happy Canada Day! 💙🕊️

06/24/2026

A few snapshots from our recent Grief N' Giggles event! 📸

From shared stories to shared laughter, it was a beautiful reminder that connection and joy can be found even while navigating grief. 🎭🎤

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this special gathering so memorable. These photos capture just a few of the smiles and moments of joy shared throughout the event.

A huge round of applause to our talented comedians, who had us laughing all evening while helping create a space where grief, healing, and humour could coexist. 👏✨

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, whose partnership and generosity helped bring this event to life. From helping envision the event to graciously hosting both the pre-party and comedy show, their support created a welcoming space for our community to come together. Their hospitality, refreshments, and commitment to making the evening a success were truly appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, donated, and supported Grief N' Giggles. We can't wait to do it again! 💙🕊️

06/18/2026

The story begins today... ✨📖

Ticket sales are officially open for Peace Arch Hospice Society's 2026 Once Upon A Time Gala! 🏰

Join us on October 3, 2026 at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club for an evening where fairy tales meet philanthropy, all in support of our free grief and palliative support programs. 🪄🔮

Guests will enjoy:
🍽️ 3-course plated dinner
🎁 Silent & live auctions
📸 Photobooth Fantasy
🎶 Live entertainment by Side One

🎟️ $175 per ticket
👥 Table discounts available

Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping bring this year's gala to life, including:
Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre | Dignity Memorial, Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services, Elkay Developments Ltd., Team McKnight & Ghinzel, HomeLife Benchmark Realty, Tyson Angus & Mike Grahame- Personal Real Estate Corporation, Ocean Park Flowers, Chartwell Crescent Gardens Retirement Residence, Schill Insurance, Alisha Khan Photography, and Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade.

Turn the page and join us for a magical evening of community, connection, and giving. 💙🕊️

🌐 gala.peacearchhospice.org
📞 604-531-7484

06/16/2026

Our recent Dying to Learn More event focused on exploring funeral traditions, end-of-life practices, and beliefs from different cultures and faiths. It was a fascinating and informative afternoon that encouraged learning, understanding, and meaningful conversations about how communities honour and remember loved ones. ⚱️⚰️

Attendees heard from Sister Pala of the International Buddhist Temple of Canada 🪷, who shared Buddhist perspectives and traditions, Raj Dhanda, who spoke about Sikh beliefs and funeral practices, and Howard Jampolsky, who provided insights into Jewish customs and traditions surrounding death and bereavement ✡️. Dan Baxter of the BC Funeral Association rounded out the presentations with valuable information on funeral options, industry trends, and the importance of pre-planning.

Guests also enjoyed a complimentary lunch provided by Peace Arch Hospice Society and catered by Sheila's Catering 🍽️, followed by a lively Q&A session, closing remarks, and prize draws.

Thank you to our speakers, exhibitors, attendees, volunteers, and staff for making this educational event such a success. 💙🕊️