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Charity of Choice for BOWDA December Luncheon

We were very fortunate to be selected by BOWDA (Bow Valley Builders & Developers Association) as one of their two charities of choice for 2024/25 and benefit from their annual Holiday luncheon fundraiser on December 12th. It was so wonderful to see the commitment to the two of charities from all of the 180 people in the room and the organizations that they represent. Along with a lot of fun and laughter, they raised just under $90,000 and it continues to grow!

We are blown away by our community’s generosity and are so excited that we get to be part of it, continuing to grow our programs and supports to meet the increasing demand and to look ahead to a space that can benefit even more of our friends and neighbours in the Valley!

Thank you BOWDA and your members and thank you to our Bow Valley community who have supported us throughout!

READ OUR CURRENT MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: March 2025

PCSBV Newsletter March 2025

Well it's true what they say – If you don’t like the weather in Alberta, just wait 5 minutes! From polar vortex to plus double digits in a day or two! With the fresh snow and warmer weather, it's great to see our community back out enjoying their favourite winter pastimes. At PCSBV, we are fortunate to have a wide range of volunteers from our community who love the activities that the Bow Valley has to offer and many more besides.

At our first meeting with someone looking for support, we focus on listening to better understand what matters most to a person as well as the questions they have. This helps us to bring like-minded individuals together, pairing volunteers and clients who have the best fit. The result can be amazing - clients and volunteers doing activities or hobbies together that they both enjoy from snowshoeing to picture framing!

The Centre for
Palliative Care & Hospice

Each day drawing closer to breaking ground, we are finalizing the floor plan and internal layout of the Centre for Palliative Care and Hospice. We are surrounded by the real beauty of nature from the native plants and wildlife to the majestic mountains that soar above us. Our focus is to optimize the light coming into the building, bringing the outside in. Embracing nature and its distinct seasons is an important consideration as we welcome our community into our space.

As well as inside the building, we are giving careful consideration to the outdoor spaces, providing areas where people can gather or quiet spaces for contemplation and reflection. Our approach will be to maintain as natural a surrounding as possible, continuing a strong connection with nature and the land on which we reside. As we progress our plans for the outside, we hope to engage the creativity of local artists to create these unique and natural spaces for those visiting our Centre.

Click HERE to read more about the Centre for Palliative Care & Hospice

Did You Know?
Donations sent by mail that were postmarked on or before
February 28, 2025, are eligible for 2024 taxation year claims.

March Volunteer Wellness Series
Drop in Social & Games Night!

Feel free to bring your favourite card or board game, enjoy some light refreshments and get to know your fellow volunteers.

The PCSBV’s Monthly Volunteer Wellness Series is a PCSBV volunteer-led series that offers an opportunity for volunteers to come together, while sharing knowledge and tools for self-care and wellness.

Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location: In person at the PCSBV Office Boardroom - #202-1080 Railway Avenue Canmore

Registration needed as space is limited.

Click HERE to register

Caregiver Wellness Session

Join us on National Caregiver Day for a short virtual training session geared to caregivers and care partners. In this session we will learn about how caregiver fatigue and empathic strain affect the health and well-being of care-partners. We will also cover strategies to manage stress and to be aware of one’s wellness tank and monitor its level.

On this day, we honour and celebrate people in Canada who provide personal care, physical and/or emotional support to those in need. Caregivers make a difference in the lives of many people across the country.

Date: Tuesday April 1, 2025
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Bill Harder – PCSBV Program Manager

Click HERE to register

Exciting News!

Who Cares - A podcast about caregiving in Canada

This podcast produced by the Canadian Center for Caregiving Excellence is in its first season! The eight-part series shines a spotlight on the unseen realities of caregivers and care providers across Canada. Episodes are as short as 32 minutes and some as long as 47. The podcast explores the many different perspectives and challenges of caregiving.

Check out the episodes today: https://canadiancaregiving.org/who-cares/

Our new YouTube channel is here!

Embark on a journey through our completely revamped video library where you can dive into video content about captivating stories and education opportunities. We’ve got something on our channel just for you!

Curated Collections: Explore curated collections that cater to different themes and interests —from around the palliative care world.

In-Depth Insights: Delve into education opportunities with interviews from experts on many different subjects.

Experience: Enjoy a seamless, user-friendly experience across all your devices with new videos continually being added. Be sure to check our channel frequently for new content!

Click HERE to check out our new YouTube channel

PCSBV supports are offered barrier-free, and at the present time this includes financially. Our range of programs and services are wholly dependent on the support of our community through donations, grants, and fundraising initiatives.

The demand for palliative and grief supports in the Bow Valley is increasing and your support is needed. Please consider donating today and help us to work with those in our community to live their best lives on their terms with comfort, dignity and excellence.