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Auxiliary to Cowichan District Hospital

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We provide hospital services, and volunteers operate a Gift Shop and Thrift Store. All proceeds are used to purchase equipment and patient comfort needs.

HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP
Open Tuesday to Saturday 11 AM to 2 PM. Our Gift Shop offers a unique assortment of gifts for all occasions including an excellent selection of cards, magazines, baby gifts and confectionery. HATS THRIFT STORE
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM. Our dedicated volunteers create a new home for gently used items. Every item is washed, ironed, dusted and primped to appeal to our customers. Opened on May 5, 2009. From the dream of one volunteer -- a store was born!!! With lots of convincing and LOTS of hard work, the Hospital Auxiliaries Thrift Store is a success. We could not do it without our wonderful volunteers and the support of the Community. Thank you everyone! H.A.T.S. volunteers are members of the Auxiliary to Cowichan District Hospital, Lake Cowichan Auxiliary and South Cowichan Auxiliary to Cowichan District Hospital. Our volunteers also perform the following services:
Tea and Visiting
Knitting toques for newborns
Magazine Service
Santa Project
Knitting a myriad of quality items to sell in the Gift Shop
Newborn Layettes
Surgical Sponge Service
Tray Favours
Grooming Kits
Staff Appreciation Day
Cairnsmore Place - residential care facility

10/28/2026

Another little Emotional Support Chicken all ready to join the flock. We'll have a couple of dozen for sale at Christmas Chaos starting on November 12th.

10/28/2026

The speaker at our monthly meeting on October 26, was Cindy Lise, the Regional Facilitator for OUR COWICHAN Communities. She spoke on the power of partnerships and collective impact in Cowichan. Her focus was on information for seniors and on Fall Reduction since November is Fall Prevention month.
For more information about fall prevention go to the following website: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/living-well/getting-older/preventing-falls-you-age

10/26/2026

💙 DID YOU KNOW? 💙
The Auxiliary to the Cowichan District Hospital has 196 dedicated members, including 14 lifetime members!
Our volunteers give their time at Cairnsmore Place, the hospital gift shop, The Needlers and our H.A.T.S. thrift store. Through their service and fundraising, they help provide comfort and support for hospital patients, residents at Cairnsmore Place, and other important programs throughout the Cowichan Valley.
🎉 Together, our volunteers have contributed an incredible 50,000 hours!
Every hour helps make a difference by supporting patient comfort, resident well-being, and care programs in our community. ❤️
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for making this impact possible!

10/25/2026

This eye-catching RAINBOW Emotional Support Chicken comes with this little poem.
When you're feeling sad or blue, hold
this RAINBOW close, and know that
I love you!
Always look on the bright side!

10/20/2026

A Wonderful Day of Learning and Connecting! 🌷
On October 7th, six members of our Hospital Auxiliary attended the Vancouver Island Area Conference of the BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries in Courtenay.
It was a full and rewarding day, filled with opportunities to meet members from other auxiliaries, share ideas, and learn more about how other groups operate.
The morning included an informative presentation from the BC Cancer Foundation, followed by an AED demonstration by the Comox Fire Department.
After lunch, we enjoyed a presentation from the Comox Valley Hospital Association on the importance of storytelling and how healthcare auxiliaries can strengthen community engagement.
The day wrapped up with roundtable discussions, giving us the wonderful opportunity to sit with members from different auxiliaries across Vancouver Island, exchange experiences, and learn from one another.
It was an enjoyable and inspiring day, and we returned home with new ideas, fresh perspectives, and a greater appreciation for the incredible work that healthcare auxiliaries do in their communities.
There is always something new to learn when we come together! ❤️
We are proud of our dedicated volunteers and grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many others who share our commitment to supporting healthcare in our communities.

10/15/2026

Handcrafted Cross-Stitch Christmas decorations and cards
Add a special handmade touch to your Christmas celebrations! Our charming cross-stitch creations include delightful Santa ornaments, perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree, along with beautiful Christmas cards featuring festive designs and colourful stitched details.

Each piece showcases the care and creativity of needlework, making these items lovely little treasures to give as gifts or keep for yourself.

❤️ Support our Hospital Auxiliary Needlers at Christmas Chaos Nov 12 to 15 at the Cowichan Community Centre and discover these unique handmade creations — perfect for sharing a little Christmas joy!

10/14/2026

🏍️ A Little Rider’s Dream! 🧶

This charming hand-knitted blue-grey sweater features a colourful motorcycle design on the front, making it a wonderful choice for the little motorcycle enthusiast in your life! With its cozy knit, classic ribbed neckline, cuffs and hem, it’s perfect for keeping warm while adding a touch of personality to any outfit.

A unique, lovingly crafted sweater that would make a special gift for a little adventurer! 💙

10/11/2026

🧦 Colourful Children’s Socks – Available at Our Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop! 🧦

Keep little feet warm and cozy with these lovely knitted children’s socks! Featuring bright colours, cheerful stripes, and pretty patterns, including a vibrant pink cable-knit pair, there’s something to brighten every child’s day. Soft, warm, and full of charm, they make a practical and thoughtful gift for little ones. 💕

10/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating Two Wonderful Years on Craig Street! 🎉
Today, we celebrated the second anniversary of the move to and opening of our Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store on Craig Street — and what an incredible two years it has been!
We are so grateful for the exceptional patronage and continued support we have received from our wonderful community. To everyone who has walked through our doors, browsed our treasures, made a purchase, donated, or simply stopped by to say hello — thank you! ❤️
Every purchase made at HATS helps support the care and comfort of patients throughout the Cowichan Valley, making every visit to our store a meaningful contribution to our community.
Our celebration was made even sweeter with a beautiful cake lovingly created by one of our outstanding volunteers. 🎂 It was a wonderful a luncheon filled with smiles, friendship and appreciation — and a very special way for our volunteers to celebrate all that has been accomplished together over the past two years.

From all of us at HATS, thank you for your incredible support. Here's to many more years of giving back to our community! 💙

10/04/2026

Handmade with care — a warm and unique gift for a baby or toddler. Perfect for the hospital auxiliary gift shop.

Address

79 Station Street
Duncan, BC
V9L1M2

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 3:30pm
Thursday	10am - 3:30pm
Friday	10am - 3:30pm
Saturday	10am - 3:30pm

Telephone

250-597-1428

Website

http://www.cowichanhospitalauxiliary.com/

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