Mission Hospice Society

Individual/Family One on One

Our trained Bereavement Coordinator provides short term individual and family support to anyone who needs the support. Services are designed to meet the individual’s specific needs and we help people of all ages. We also make referrals to specialized professionals, if further support is needed.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Memorial Services

We host a memorial services once a year to remember your loved ones. Please contact Mission Hospice for more information and dates.

Pathways, Adults Support Group

It’s not easy to understand or accept the death of someone we love. A grief support group is a group of people who come together to help each other through their grief journey. Some of the benefi ts of attending can include connecting with others who have gone through similar situations, associating with people who will listen without judgement, new ideas to help you cope and heal, time to share memories of the person who passed, and understanding what responses are natural and normal during grieving

Women's Support Group

The Mission Hospice Society hosts an ongoing weekly widow’s support group called Tea and Company, which is a weekly support group for women who have lost a spouse. This program runs Thursday at 10am in the resource room of the Mission Hospice Society

Circle of Friends, Children’s Grief Support Group

This group is aimed at helping children deal with their grief and how to channel their grief in a positive way through crafts and sharing they learn to accept their loss and how to move on. The winter session begins January 24 and runs on Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:15pm in the Mission Hospice Society resource room

Children's Grief Camp

After working with the children’s grief for a year they attend a children grief camp, often with animals and expressive art therapy activities.

Walking Group

Our walking group provides an opportunity to walk and talk, while meeting new people who share a common experience that can provide mutual support and acceptance. This program combines informal support with fresh air and exercise.

Youth Children Support Groups - In School

This group is for children between the ages of 12-14 who attend Middle School and have experienced some kind of loss, such as a person, pet, change in community or school, separation or divorce, or health. This support group is once a week for 8 weeks from 2-3pm. After the formal 8-week sessions, this group will convert to drop-in, and we will be available to further the discussion and offer support as the children require. We will have a therapy dog attend on one or more sessions and have activities, arts, and discussions relevant to this age group. This group will also enjoy a field trip and invitations to our other day camps.

WHAT’S ON!

April 5 – May 10

Mission Hospice Society’s Circle of Friends (Children’s Grief and Loss Support Group), Wednesdays 3:30 –5:30pm, Mission Hospice Society. This is a 6-week grief and loss support group for children ages 6-12 who have experienced the loss of a family member or friend through death. Register 604-826-2235, ext.13 or childandyouth@missionhospice.bc.ca

April 6

Take It to The Limit - A Tribute to The Eagles, 7:30pm, Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave. www.clarketheatre.ca

April 8

EASTER EGG HUNT! 10am1pm, Griner Park on Cherry Ave. Free event. Everyone welcome. RSVP stefanyt@uwbc.ca

April 8 & 9

Future Moto BC Motocross Championship Series Round 1! Mission Raceway www.futurewestmoto.ca

April 8 & 9

White Rabbit Easter Weekend,11am – 3pm, Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills, www.Kilby.ca 604-796-9576 or info@kilby.ca

April 11 & 25

Holding Hope Mission, a safe space for anyone with a loved one struggling with substance, 7 - 9pm, Fraser House, 33063 4th Ave. Downstairs in the front. For more information, holdinghopemissionbc@gmail.com

April 11 – 29

"Brush & Quill, Sunlight & Shadow”, an Exhibition of Watercolours and Pen & Ink Drawings by Yvonne Dale and Mike O’Leary. A collection of watercolours of water and landscapes aside a collection of ink drawings with washes of colour and shades of gray of landscapes and structures. Opening reception: Saturday, April 15, 1 – 4pm. For more information, 604-826-0029 www.missionartscouncil.ca

April 14

Nordic Walking Refresher course (tbc). Call Lifetime Learning Centre for details and to register, 604-820-0220 or lifetimelearningcentre.org

Fraser Valley Blues Society’s Friday Night Blues Jam Session, Eagles Hall, 33868 Essendene, Abbotsford. www.FVBlues.com

April 15

Soroptimist Int’l Abbotsford Mission Monthly Club meeting,

10am – 12pm, 33860 Pine St, Abbotsford. Guests welcome! Contact 604-613-2334. Follow on Facebook & Instagram

Finding Connection - How to trust and follow your intuition, 1 – 3pm, The Natural World Crystals & Gifts, 33130 1st Ave. Cost $25. We will be exploring ways and tools for you to connect to your intuition and inner guidance using meditation, oracle cards, pendulums and more! Register with Nicole @ 604-302-7550

Rotary & M.A.S.H. Burger and Beer Fundraiser, 6pm, 14th Avenue Pub, 32516 14th Ave. $25 for a burger & beer (or wine or pop). Tickets: 604-826-5517, staff@accountantsoffice.ca

Mission Coffee House presents “Duane Watson Music”, 7pm, Clarke Theatre

Cafetorium, 33700 Prentis Ave. Info at 778-878-5903 or missionconcertseries@gmail.com

April 15

Live Band Night Features Rockson Road Plus Guests, 8pm-12am, The Captain’s Cabin Pub, 33331 Harbour Ave. 19+

April 16 - 22

National Volunteer WeekNational Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers. Learn more at www.Volunteer.ca

April 17

Decluttering Workshop (Online), 10am – 12pm, Call LLC for details at 604-820-0220

April 18

Spirit of the Coast Travelogue, 6–7:30pm, Mission Library, 604826-6610

April 21

Drag Strip Opens for Test and Tune, 10am - 4pm, Mission Raceway. Spectators are $15, kids 12 & under are free with a paid adult. (Weather dependent)

April 20

Genealogy Club-Mission, 1–3pm, Lifetime Learning Centre, 32444 – 7th Ave. We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month for Jan –Jun, Sep, and Oct. Guest speakers when available. For more info or to register, 604-8200220 lifetimelearningcentre.org or www.missiongenclub.com

April 21

Gallery 7 Theatre presents PANIC SQUAD & FRIENDS, 7:30pm, Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. Super-clean, super-funny comedy improv. https://www.gallery7theatre.com