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We've had lots of interest about lapghans from kni We've had lots of interest about lapghans from knitters and crocheters, so here are some more details!

Our volunteers distribute approximately 150 lapghans each year on the Palliative Care Unit at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, and we're in need of lapghans (cozy blankets for the lower body) for the coming months!

Lapghan requirements are:
🌻a minimum of 3ft x 4ft
🌻made of soft yarn
🌻any colour or pattern
🌻knitted or crocheted

You can drop your creations off at our office at 89 Queen Street in Truro, or contact us at 902-893-3265 or info@cehhospice.org for more information.
Our office is closed on Wednesday, July 1 for the Our office is closed on Wednesday, July 1 for the Canada Day holiday.

We will reopen on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 8:30am.

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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 Fall, please reach out to info@cehhospice.org or call 902-893-3265 for more information.
We're pleased to offer our Grief Summer Camp (ages We're pleased to offer our Grief Summer Camp (ages 6-12) once again this summer!

Middle Stewiacke (July 6-9)
Truro (July 13-16)
Noel (July 28-31)

Contact us to learn more or to apply at 902-893-3265 or info@cehhospice.org. These programs are offered free of charge thanks to the support of our community.
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 a Perinatal Loss Peer Grief Support Group this Fall, please reach out to info@cehhospice.org or call 902-893-3265 for more information.
If you are looking for a summer project, we're in If you are looking for a summer project, we're in need of lapghans for the coming months!

We distribute an average of 150 lapghans annually on the Palliative Care Unit at CEHHC. 

If you would like more information, contact us for details at 902-893-3265 or info@cehhospice.org.
We're pleased to share that Penny Wesley has joine We're pleased to share that Penny Wesley has joined the Hospice team as our new Grief & Bereavement Program Lead.

Welcome, Penny!

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We're pleased to share that Jennifer Stewart has j We're pleased to share that Jennifer Stewart has joined the Hospice team as our Volunteer Coordinator.

Welcome, Jennifer!

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We wish a very happy retirement to Cindie Smith, w We wish a very happy retirement to Cindie Smith, who stepped back from her role as Program Support Coordinator at the end of May.

A big thank you to Cindie for all she's done for Hospice, our programs, and our volunteers during her time with us!

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Drop in to 89 Queen Street, enjoy a chat and a sna Drop in to 89 Queen Street, enjoy a chat and a snack, and crochet a granny square to add to our HUG Tree community project from 1:30pm until 3pm on the following days this summer:

Tuesday, June 23
Tuesday, July 14
Tuesday, July 28
Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday, August 25

We’ll have yarn available or you can bring your own. And we have instructions available for crocheting newbies.

No registration is required.

Contact us at 902-893-3265 or info@cehhospice.org for more information.
We're pleased to offer our Grief Summer Camp (ages We're pleased to offer our Grief Summer Camp (ages 6-12) once again this summer!

🌻Middle Stewiacke (July 6-9)
🌻Truro (July 13-16)
🌻Noel (July 28-31)

Contact us to learn more or to apply at 902-893-3265 or info@cehhospice.org. These programs are offered free of charge thanks to the support of our community.

Please note: We will set up interviews with parents/guardians and potential campers.
Our next Social Drop-in Session is Wednesday, June Our next Social Drop-in Session is Wednesday, June 17 at 1pm at our office (89 Queen Street in Truro).

Please note that Social Drop-in Sessions will take a break over the summer and return in September.

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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