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Our March Newsletter

Posted on March 17, 2026 by CEH Hospice
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Wondering what is so special about Hospice? 🌻 Lea Wondering what is so special about Hospice? 🌻 Learn more about us at https://cehhospice.org. Thank you to Tim, Andrea, Carol, and Liz for sharing and being part of this project, and to Dylan from Sonder Creative Co. for capturing their stories so beautifully.
March is National Social Work Month, and we'd like March is National Social Work Month, and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank our social workers, Emma Gogan and Shanda White for all they do! 🌻
We are searching for a Grief and Bereavement Progr We are searching for a Grief and Bereavement Program Lead to join our team. To apply -> https://ca.indeed.com/job/grief-bereavement-program-lead-da9c42015ad3d9fb. The successful applicant will have a post secondary education in Social Work or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent work experience, and a minimum of two years clinical experience with working specifically in a family centred care model is required. This position will support the development and delivery of family centred grief and bereavement programs. This will be achieved by active community outreach and creating collaborative partnerships while working closely with our team and volunteers. All of our grief and bereavement programs fall under The HUG Centre, where our philosophy is to offer a space to help those that are struggling with their grief journey. This space is in the communities we serve. We actively create relationships and partnerships with groups and organizations in the community to provide timely and informative support. With an increasing number of volunteers trained to do group facilitation we are excited to be building this capacity in our community. Working closely with the team, the Grief and Bereavement Program Lead will identify community needs, promote and deliver programs that support individuals. You will also work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and our team of over 40 trained volunteers that support the Palliative Care Unit at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Learn more about us at www.cehhospice.org.
Together with Tender Tails , we are hosting Coping Together with Tender Tails , we are hosting Coping with Grief: Pet Loss. Tuesday, April 9 6pm-7:30pm East Hants Family Resource Centre This is an opportunity to talk about the grief surrounding the loss of a beloved pet with Hospice staff and special guest Kathleen Dunbar, MSW, RSW-Clinical Specialist, RVT. Please contact us at 902-893-3265 or info@cehhospice.org to register.
Grief is a natural emotional and physical reaction Grief is a natural emotional and physical reaction to loss and is different for everyone. Our grief groups offer a space for collective sharing of emotions and experiences. Our Grief Group for Men will run for 8 weeks this spring, starting on Thursday, April 2 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Hospice office. If you are interested in registering, please contact us at 902-893-3265 or info@cehhospice.org.
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at 9 Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at 9am at East Hants Sportsplex for our Walk & Talk sessions. *Note the date change for March to accommodate March Break activities.* Wednesday, March 25 Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, May 20 Wednesday, June 17 It's an opportunity for you to talk with Hospice staff about anything grief-related, and no registration is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact us info@cehhospice.org or 902-893-3265.
Help us grow our HUG Tree! We're embarking on a co Help us grow our HUG Tree! We're embarking on a community project to create a tree from granny squares, with every square telling a story. And we need your help! Drop in to the Hospice office and crochet a square to add to the tree between 1:30pm and 3pm on the following dates: Tuesday, March 24 Tuesday, April 14 Tuesday, April 28 Tuesday, May 12 Tuesday, May 26 We'll have yarn available or you can bring your own. No registration is required. Contact us at 902-893-3265 or info@cehhospice.org for more information.
Grief is a natural emotional and physical reaction Grief is a natural emotional and physical reaction to loss and is different for everyone. Our grief groups offer a space for collective sharing of emotions and experiences. If you are interested in participating in one of our grief groups this Spring, please reach out to info@cehhospice.org or call 902-893-3265 for more information.
Our next Social Drop-in Session is this Wednesday, Our next Social Drop-in Session is this Wednesday, March 18 at our office (89 Queen Street in Truro). The drop in is free, and no registration is required. These sessions are an opportunity for anyone who is grieving to meet new people and find support in an informal social setting. Please reach out to info@cehhospice.org or call 902-893-3265 for more information.
Did you know ... Colchester East Hants Hospice Soc Did you know ... Colchester East Hants Hospice Society has 44 active volunteers who contributed 88 visiting hours, 54 baking hours, and 385 client visits during January and February! Our volunteers are incredible! We offer our volunteer training twice a year in April and October. If you are interested in participating, please contact us at info@cehhospice.org or call 902-893-3265 for more information.
Colchester East Hants Hospice Society is seeking i Colchester East Hants Hospice Society is seeking individuals for the roles of Volunteer Coordinator and Grief & Bereavement Program Lead. Join us for the opportunity to make a contribution to a community that values our programs and services. Link to Volunteer Coordinator job description: https://ca.indeed.com/job/volunteer-coordinator-26e0fe068c97e602 Link to Grief & Bereavement Program Lead job description: https://ca.indeed.com/job/grief-bereavement-program-lead-da9c42015ad3d9fb Colchester East Hants Hospice Society provides care and support to families as they face serious illness, death and grief. Our team and volunteers work under a philosophy that values quality of life until death and person/family centered care.
Mark your calendar for our upcoming Social Drop-In Mark your calendar for our upcoming Social Drop-In Sessions! Wednesday, March 18 Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, May 20 Wednesday, June 17 The drop in is free, and no registration is required. These sessions are an opportunity for anyone who is grieving to meet new people and find support in an informal social setting. Please reach out to info@cehhospice.org or call 902-893-3265 for more information.
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