Valley Hospice Foundation

08/06/2026

A great learning opportunity coming up: how to compassionately support loved ones through dying, death, grief, and bereavement

We’re bringing the Last Aid course to Nova Scotia for the very first time!

Last Aid is a 4-hour public education course designed for everyone. Learn how to compassionately support loved ones through dying, death, grief, and bereavement, with tailored insights specific to Nova Scotia.

🗓 When: Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ADT
💻 Where: Online
🎙 Facilitators: Nel Follosco & Ilena Robertson

Learn how to be there for the people who matter most. Save your spot now: https://loom.ly/Mt7H-N4.

07/18/2026

Heading to college or university this fall? Our partners at CU Financial Management are now accepting applications for their 𝗖𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺.

The details:
✅ Ten $𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬 bursaries
✅ Open to full-time 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 from 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 enrolled in accredited post-secondary programs for September 2026
✅ No age restrictions—mature students and recent grads are welcome

Full details, last year's recipients, and the application form are on their website. Deadline to apply is July 19, 2026. https://bit.ly/bursary-program

06/28/2026

Our volunteer Librarian, Terri, will be taking summer vacation! After Monday, June 29th, the Grief Library will be open:
Wednesdays only, 11 am - 2 pm
July 8 - September 9 inclusive (closed for Canada Day and Labour Day)
At PeopleWorx in Coldbrook, 11 Opportunity Lane
Contact us at [email protected]
902-690-2194 or Toll free 1-844-715-2194
valleyhospice.ca/library

06/23/2026

Join us this evening for the Valley Hospice Foundation Annual General Meeting.
All are welcome to attend, learn about our impact, and connect with our community.
🗓 Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕕 Time: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Kingston Lions Club – 1482 Veterans Ln., Kingston NS

✅ Who can attend: Members of the public are welcome
✅ Who can vote: Members in good standing

Your participation helps guide the work of the organization. We hope to see you there!
📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected] or 902.679.3471

Town of Berwick Town of Annapolis Royal Village of Greenwood Village of Kingston, NS Town of Wolfville Town of Kentville

06/16/2026

📢 Notice of Annual General Meeting
Members are invited to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Valley Hospice Foundation.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕕 Time: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Kingston Lions Club – 1482 Veterans Ln., Kingston NS
Virtual attendance by Teams video conference is available. Please email [email protected] by Monday, June 22 at 5 p.m. to register.

This meeting will include:
✔ Presentation of annual reports
✔ Approval of financial statements
✔ Election of directors
✔ Other business as required
✔ Guest Speaker: Jo-Ann Mead, Palliative Care Volunteer Program Consultant, WZ-Annapolis Valley

✅ Who can attend: Members of the public are welcome
✅ Who can vote: Members in good standing

Your participation helps guide the work of the organization. We hope to see you there!

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected] or 902.679.3471

05/31/2026

📣Time is running out!

If you've been waiting to donate to the Hike for Hospice in support of hospice and palliative care in the Annapolis Valley, do it today!

Every gift, big or small, supports compassionate end-of-life care for individuals and families in our community when it matters most.

Donate online:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/valley-hospice-foundation/p2p/hike-for-hospice-2026/

💖Thank you for supporting this amazing event. We look forward to celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Hike for Valley Hospice and Palliative Care in 2027!

05/28/2026

It's been a few weeks now since the Hike for Valley Hospice and Palliative Care. We were so pleased to see more than 220 people check in on the day of the event and take part in this year’s event on Sunday, May 3rd, even with the blustery weather! 💛

And we've almost reached the $60,000 mark with the fundraising part! 😃🥳🤩

Did you participate in the Hike for Hospice year?

As we wrap things up, we’d love to hear about your Hike for Hospice experience. Please consider sharing your thoughts through our short survey. Your feedback will help us with our planning for the 2027 Hike for Hospice -- the 15th anniverary event!!

📣 Visit the survey here:
https://forms.office.com/r/M1zzLPVbjt

Responses are welcome until June 15, 2026.

05/28/2026

💚 There’s still time to make a difference!

Even if you couldn’t join us for the Hike for Valley Hospice & Palliative Care on May 3rd, you can still help. Donations are open for just a few more days—until May 31st.
Every gift, big or small, supports compassionate, end-of-life care for individuals and families in our community—when it matters most.

✨ Donate here before the deadline:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/valley-hospice-foundation/p2p/hike-for-hospice-2026/

Thank you for being part of such a caring community. 💚

05/26/2026

📅 Save the Date: Valley Hospice Foundation AGM

We’re getting ready for our Annual General Meeting, and you’re invited.

Join us as we come together to reflect on the past year, share updates, and look ahead to the continued impact of hospice care in our community.
🗓 Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Kingston Lions Club – 1482 Veterans Lane, Kingston NS

Whether you’re a supporter, volunteer, partner, or simply interested in our work, we welcome you to attend.

https://valleyhospice.ca/event/valley-hospice-foundation-annual-general-meeting/