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P A G E 0 1THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSGOLDPLATINUMSILVERSPECIAL SPONSORSHole SponsorsAssociated Tire & AutoCampbell River Hot TubsDiscovery Harbour Marine Fuel SalesDiscovery LaserIAFF Local 1668 (Campbell River Professional Fire Fighters)Hole Activity SponsorsP A G E 0 2On Saturday, August 6th, 141 Golfers enjoyed a day filled with food, games, friends andexcitement at the Campbell River Golf & Country Club in honor of David Rennie in supportof the Campbell River Hospice Society. After a round of golf, our guests gathered at theEagles Hall to continue the celebrations with dinner, dancing and auctions! We felt immensecommunity support with over 30 local sponsors and 72 Auction donors!We are proud to announce that this year's tourney raised $63,000 in support of ourChildren's Grief Services and Programs in Campbell River and surrounding areas. We want to give a great big thank you to the Rennie family, our supporters, guests, sponsors and volunteers. Without all of you, this tourney would not be possible. CAMPBELL RIVERHOSPICE SOCIETYF A L L U P DAT E 2 0 2 2The 6th Annual David Rennie Memorial GolfTournament was Another Great Success!PIER STREET VENTURESSAFE RIDE HOMESPONSORVOLUNTEERSPONSORTAILGATEPARTYSPONSORSIGNSPONSORAmbleside Land Ltd. (3)Highland Engineering Services Ltd.Osprey ElectricRiptide Marine PubRiver Sportsman (2)Roset LanyonSeymour Services (Napa)Shoreline Real Estate TeamUpland Contracting Ltd. (2)Willow Street Auto ServiceWired Electrical & DesignMoeller Matthews, CPAPier Street Salon & Day SpaThrifty FoodsVancouver Island SurveyA special thank you to our Golf Committee - Brian Sharpe, Jody Sharpe, Tess Zumkeller,Tracey Cessford, Paula Anderson, Kathy Morrison, Craig Brown and Fiona Brooks.David RennieJody and Brian Sharpe

CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 0 26TH ANNUAL DAVID RENNIE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

END-OF-LIFE COMPANIONING As part of our support team at Hospice, we have several highly trained volunteersavailable to provide comfort, support, companionship, and an emotional connectionto those at end-of-life. Our compassionate, kind and selfless volunteers are available to join a family andtheir loved one at the Hospice Beds in Yucalta, the Hospice Suites at Evergreen, inthe Hospital or the privacy of a person's home. For more information on Hospice Beds and Volunteer Companions, please callHospice at 250-286-1121.GRIEF SUPPORT WALKING GROUP"You will find the way, daughter of the forest. Through grief and pain, through manytrails, through betrayal and loss, your feet will walk a straight path" - Juliet Marillier.Walk beautiful local trails and be present with your grief in a safe environmentsupported by our Lead Clinical Counsellor, Leslie Haynes-Hodgins M.S.W., R.S.W. andknowledgeable volunteers. Feel the open space of nature around us and release yourgrief with others experiencing loss. Our volunteer trail expert, Marcus, will help younavigate new and accessible trail systems in the community. Every Tuesday, meet at 10 am at 440 Evergreen Rd. Please dress for the weather. This group is open to everyone, welcomes all mobility levels, is pet friendly andis provided at no cost. CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 0 3SERVICESGRIEF SUPPORT GROUP"When one person is missing, the whole world seems empty" - Pat SchwiebertJoin our trained volunteer companions and those also grieving in a safe and confidential environment as they follow alongside you through yourgrief journey and provide you with resources and a place to share. This group is open to those affected by the loss of a loved one and is heldevery 3rd Friday as a drop-in group, located at our Hospice Care Centre 440 Evergreen Rd at 1:00 pm. Upcoming dates - Friday, September 16th,Friday, October 21st and Friday, November 18th. Leslie Haynes-HodginsHospice Serenity Garden

FAMILY CAREGIVERS DROP IN SUPPORT GROUP"You have two hands. One to help yourself and one to help others" - Audrey HepburnNavigating community resources can be difficult while supporting a lovedone diagnosed with chronic illness. The CRHS Family Caregiver SupportGroup supports caregivers by providing access to information, education and resources in a safe andconfidential environment. Attendees will also find support from others with similar caregiving experiences.The group meets on the second Friday of each month from 10 am - 12 pm atthe Campbell River Hospice Care Centre, 440 Evergreen Road. Upcoming Dates - Friday, September 9th and Friday, October 14th. CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 0 4SERVICESFor more information on any of our services please contact us at theHospice Care Centre by phone 250-286-1121 or email at liz@crhospice.ca. All of our services are featured in our Activity Calendar located at www.crhospice.ca.ZENTANGLEJoin experienced Certified Zentangle Teachers and Hospice Volunteers twice a month (first and third Tuesdays) from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on ZOOM to relax and “find your Zen” as you draw simple designs which combine to look quite elegant. Focusing on drawing simple repetitive shapes may provide some“downtime” from all the other things going on in your world. There is no cost, registration is required please call Hospice at 250-286-1121.Upcoming Dates Tuesday September 6th and 20th, Tuesday October 4th and18th, Tuesday November 1st and 15th.

In the home where Cindy lives, no dogs are allowed, so she mustbundle puppy up when she goes to work as a cleaning woman in theHospice. One patient is so blind with illness that he can barely see thedog; it looks like a smudge. But, oh, how nice to hold the puppy.CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 0 5RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OUR LENDING LIBRARYHaving recently graduated from Columbia Journalism School and landed herdream job at 20/20, the last thing 27-year-old Geralyn expects to hear is abreast cancer diagnosis. And there is one part of the diagnosis that no one willdiscuss with her: what it means to be a young girl with cancer in a beauty-obsessed culture. Also a MovieWhat do you tell children when a parent has been diagnosed with a seriousillness? What should you do? What should you talk about? When do you tellthem? What words do you use?This book provides parents and other caregivers with suggestions on how toapproach children with the information that their parent is seriously ill. Thereare lots of examples of how and what to say to children and teens.In Consciousness Beyond Life, the internationally renowned cardiologist Dr. Pim vanLommel offers ground-breaking research into whether or not our consciousnesssurvives the death of our body. If you enjoy books about near-death experiences,such as those by Raymond Moody, Jeffrey Long, and James Van Praagh; watchtelevisions shows like Ghosthunters, Touched by an Angel, and Ghost Whisperer; orare interested in works that explore the intersection of faith and science, such asSpiritual Brain, Signature in the Cell, and When Science Meets Religion; you’ll findmuch to ponder in Consciousness Beyond Life.The authors explain in simple language the feelings people may haveregarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory ofsomeone who has died.Family FriendlyFamily Friendly

CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 0 6"Some things in life cannot be fixed.They can only be carried." - Megan Devine

CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 0 7VOLUNTEER APPRECIATIONMeet CarolCarol Foort For over a year, Carol has been aRelaxation Therapist at Hospice! Sheshows calming compassion for thoseshe meets. Her kind nature and gentlepersonality give our clients a sense ofsafety and peace. Carol is an irreplaceable asset toHospice as she provides Reiki, as aCertified Reiki Practitioner, to ourclients from the comfort of ourHospice Care Centre. "I was drawn to Hospice because Iwould like to offer the support andcomfort to others that I would hope tohave at the end of my own life." -Carol.Thank you to all of our wonderfulvolunteers who gave their time toassisting Hospice with Events andFundraising this summer!

Do you have an interest in the Hospice concept and have the desire to help others? Do youhave some awareness of what is drawing you to Hospice work and are willing to explorethis in-depth?Are you sensitive to the special needs of dying patients and their families and have chosento work to support them?You are aware of the losses you have experienced, your way of grieving and have a senseof perspective about life and death, loss and grief. If you have experienced a significantpersonal loss within the past year, one which you are still actively grieving, please considercarefully your present ability to take on a demanding training program. This work canintensify your own grief. We will review each applicant individually in this regard.This fall, we will be hosting our annual Hospice Volunteer training session with our LeadClinical Counsellor, Leslie Haynes-Hodgins M.S.W., R.S.W. Are you interested in becoming a Direct Volunteer? A Direct Volunteer is an individual who provides compassionate psychosocial support tothose facing end-of-life or grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information or to apply for our Fall Training contact our Volunteer and EventCoordinator prior to Sept. 30th, Hannah at hannah@crhospice.ca or 250-201-3714.CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 0 8FALL HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Left to right: Kathleen Arnold, Paula Anderson, Bruce Wood, Glen Clark, Kelly Fisher,Sandra Rushton , Rob Arnold, Terry Jacques (sitting). Not Present: Barry Peters, Erika KellerhalsCAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 0 9The C.R. Soul Cyclers have done itagain! A huge congratulations to theteam as they rode over 150km in twodays for Children's Grief Support at theCampbell River Hospice Society. This year the team has raised anoutstanding $32,586 for CR Hospice;what an amazing feat! The Campbell River Hospice Society isso grateful for every team member andall their hard work throughout the year! NEWSDo you like to Cycle? Enjoy raising funds for your community? Contact us for more details on joining the C.R. Soul Cyclers!

CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 1 0It all started five years ago when seven dedicated community leaders saw a need in ourcommunity and formed the Hospice Build Team. Brian Stamp, D'Arcy Frankland, JimDobinson, George Stuart, Garry Griffin, Brett Giese and Jill Hanson. At the time, theCampbell River Hospice Society struggled to offer services due to a flood in a rentedbuilding. The Hospice Build Team understood the critical need to provide Bereavement and PalliativeCare in our community, so they made it happen! Because of their commitment, CRHS hasbeen successfully providing exceptional quality care since. The outstanding commitment ofthese individuals will continue to support thousands of individuals well into the future. The Hospice Care Centre Project will forever be a pillar example of a compassionatecommunity and the importance of caring for each other at end-of-life. The Hospice CareCentre is an incredible gift to our organization and has enabled us to grow exponentially,enabling us to pivot our services to meet our communities needs. The beautiful propertyoffers a relaxing and comfortable environment for our clients to heal. This is the house thatlove built. The dedication and commitment of the Hospice Build Team and the generousbuilding donors will leave a lasting legacy in our communityMORE GREAT NEWS5-year Hospice Building Anniversary

CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 1 1LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES A free international festival that lifts the lid on everythingdeath & dying through conversation, interactive events,expert workshops, art & music. Online 19th-21st November 2021.As of right now, registration is not yet open for the festival.Coordinators are busy curating Lifting the Lid 2022. To bethe first to see who is on the line-up for 18-20 November,don’t forget to sign up to their mailing list athttps://linktr.ee/Liftingthelid.Lifting The Lid is an annual, online, international festival ofdeath and dying that is free for all to attend. For moreinformation about LTL 2022, November 18-20, please emailus at liftingthelid2021@gmail.comLifting The Lid Festival of Death and DyingHave you recently lost a loved one? Are you looking for support and guidance or help at end-of-life? At Hospice, we have an easy-to-use resource page available in the privacy of yourown home. Including information ranging from Children's Grief Support to Palliative Care.Visit www.crhospice.ca for more information.

CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 1 2HOSPICE STATISTICS UPDATE Since 2020 the need for Grief Support at CRHospice has increased by 81%. The need for Children's Grief Support at CRHospice is higher than ever. Part of our Children'sSupport includes Art Therapy Counselling,Children's Grief Packages and ClinicalCounselling all at no cost to the family.Our volunteers currently provide over 600 hours permonth directly to clients, events, training and ourThrift Store, Second to None.In Canada 203,000 children per year will experiencethe death of a loved one Around one in ten elderly people will experiencethe death of one of their adult-aged children Paying it forward through a legacy gift of compassion.Building The FoundationThe Legacy of Compassion program has recently been established toenable donors to invest in our organization to build a foundation fortoday, tomorrow, or the future, ensuring Hospice Care continues to beavailable to anyone in Campbell River and the surrounding area at nocost.The current lack of available and affordable professional support inour community is detrimental to our youth and to the mental healthand well-being of our citizens who are at end-of-life or grieving theloss of loved ones.Relationships developed through the Legacy of Compassion program,partnered with committed funding, will empower Hospice to achievethe high-priority needs in our community.Learn more at www.crhospice.ca or phone Louise at 250-286-1121

SECOND TO NONE THRIFT STOREOur Second To None Thrift Store is brimmingwith fantastic items. We have so many wonderfuldonations and now is a great time to shop andsupport the CR Hospice Society. For regularupdates from the store, including when our bagdays are, follow us on Social Media. Open Mon. to Sat. 10 am - 4 pm. 4-582 South DogwoodCampbell River, V9W 6R4CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 1 3Purchase a $5 Re-Usable Campbell RiverHospice Society shopping bag for achance to find one of 3 Golden Tickets and win a 3 Minute Thrifty3 Minute Thrifty Dash!Dash!Dash!Win a3 Minute Shopping Spree at3 Minute Shopping Spree at3 Minute Shopping Spree at Second to None!Second to None!Second to None! EXTENDED!“I never leave Second to Noneempty handed and I’m reducing mycarbon footprint, while supporting Hospice!” - Mandy Everyone knows my name, just like Cheers!” “I always find something I never knew I needed!” - ColleenRuth’s whole family love to shopat Second to None and seewhat one of a kind treasures they can find! All the volunteers have grown toknow Ruth, and she enjoys hervisits very much.“Second to None have the best selection of scarves! And always have new items in store!”- AuraThank you to all who supportHospice by donating andshopping at Second to None!

CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 1 4During this year's Win BIG for Hospice Care Raffle, over 25lucky winners received locally donated prizes! More than 800tickets were sold this year, thanks to our community for itsamazing support, and congratulations to our winners.

CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 1 5CHANGES TO OUR DONOR SYSTEM As a valued Donor to the Campbell River Hospice Society, you may notice some changes toour donation management system. We have joined the Non-Profit provider Canadahelps forall of our donation, membership, and sponsorship management needs. This change hasgreatly reduced our administrative costs and time, allowing us more time to focus on ourclient services. Donations made for $20 or more to Hospice will generate a digital tax receipt throughCanadahelps, this will be sent to you by email, please remember to check your spam foldersthe first few times. If you do not provide us with an email we will send your receipt by mail.A Little About CanadahelpsFor more than 21 years, CanadaHelps has been the trusted charity, informing,inspiring and connecting charities and donors, with the causes they care about. What Canadahelps DoesCanadahelps supports all Canadian charities, no matter how big or small. Offering muchmore than just donation processing, they enable the fastest disbursements, and providerobust reporting and the best fundraising technology to charities nationwide.To Donate Online Visit www.crhospice.caTo Donate by Mail or Overthe Phone Please See Our Donation Form Below

CAMPBELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETYP A G E 1 6 Date: ________________________ Amount : $ ____________________________Cheque __Cash __Visa __MastercardCredit Card : # _______________________________________________________Expiry Date:_________3 Digit Code(back of card):_______________Name on Card (please print):______________________________________________Signature:__________________________________________________________Email: ___________________________________________________________ Please make cheques payable to:Campbell River Hospice Society440 Evergreen Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 0C7 Please check one:__ One Time Donation__ Monthly Donation__ In Memory Donation__ In Memory of (please print name) _______________________Address of the Family if you would like Hospice to send them letter ____________________________________ Please mail my tax deductible receipt to:Name: _______________________________________________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________Postal Code: __________________ Phone: _______________________________ Thank you for your support!Campbell River Hospice Society Donation FormReturn by Mail or Call Hospice at 250-286-1121 to Donate Over the Phone